Welcome to the Misquamicut lifestyle! This enormous split-level contemporary home is the perfect place to begin making your family’s beach memories. A bright and open floor plan with indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate the largest family gatherings. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, just a short walk to your own private Misquamicut Fire District beaches. Property includes: Exclusive beach rights to the three, private MFD beaches, including; parking, pavilions, lifeguards and more. 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus two “bonus” rooms means never having to say no to more guests. A huge yard with an expansive bluestone patio, hot tub, screened in gazebo and plenty of room for volleyball, wiffleball or even an inground swimming pool if you wanted. A gracious circular driveway with an additional parking area and a two car garage – unheard of in Misquamicut! A beautifully landscaped yard with an in-ground sprinkler system, mature plantings, gardens and an old-fashioned grape arbor. Outdoor balconies off both the east and west sides of the home – ideal for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail. And of course, an outdoor shower to freshen up after a day in the surf. This is one of the few MFD homes that can comfortably accommodate 10+ people. * * Be sure and click on the Virtual Tour link below for a 3-Dimensional tour of the home - this amazing new technology will allow you to explore every inch of the home right from your computer or device.
2 LEVEL CONTEMP, 4BR, 3BA, 2 BLOCKS FROM PRIV. BEACH 12 X 19 RAISED FLOWER & VEG. GARDEN, MATURE PLANTINGS, LISTEN TO OCEAN FROM DECK, MBR HAS SLIDERS TO PRI. DECK WOOD STOVE IN FR, GAS FP IN LR, OVERSIZED 2 CAR GAR.
Smart MLS #E125792
Apr 20, 2002
Listed
$499,000
$200/sq ft
RIS #613561
Nov 20, 1996
Sold
$220,000
$88/sq ft
Jul 10, 1996
Listed
$239,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,346 (−3.1%)
$675,200 + $498,600
$1,173,800
2024
$8,616 (+2.0%)
$483,600 + $394,700
$878,300
2023
$8,449 (−1.4%)
$483,600 + $394,700
$878,300
2022
$8,573 (+12.3%)
$483,600 + $413,200
$896,800
2021
$7,633 (+1.9%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2020
$7,494 (+1.0%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2019
$7,421 (+3.6%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2018
$7,166 (+4.3%)
$318,800 + $284,400
$603,200
2017
$6,871 (−0.8%)
$318,800 + $274,000
$592,800
2016
$6,924 (+3.5%)
$318,800 + $274,000
$592,800
2015
$6,689 (+6.8%)
$338,800 + $279,400
$618,200
2014
$6,266 (+1.0%)
$338,800 + $250,100
$588,900
2013
$6,201 (−0.9%)
$338,800 + $250,100
$588,900
2012
$6,260
$375,900 + $266,800
$642,700
Tax history for 72 Benson Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,346 (−3.1%)
$675,200 + $498,600
$1,173,800
2024
$8,616 (+2.0%)
$483,600 + $394,700
$878,300
2023
$8,449 (−1.4%)
$483,600 + $394,700
$878,300
2022
$8,573 (+12.3%)
$483,600 + $413,200
$896,800
2021
$7,633 (+1.9%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2020
$7,494 (+1.0%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2019
$7,421 (+3.6%)
$350,600 + $312,000
$662,600
2018
$7,166 (+4.3%)
$318,800 + $284,400
$603,200
2017
$6,871 (−0.8%)
$318,800 + $274,000
$592,800
2016
$6,924 (+3.5%)
$318,800 + $274,000
$592,800
2015
$6,689 (+6.8%)
$338,800 + $279,400
$618,200
2014
$6,266 (+1.0%)
$338,800 + $250,100
$588,900
2013
$6,201 (−0.9%)
$338,800 + $250,100
$588,900
2012
$6,260
$375,900 + $266,800
$642,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,499
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
237533
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
MDR-20
Medium-Density Residential 20 District
The Medium-Density Residential 20 Zoning Districts are generally intended for single-family neighborhoods adjacent to high-density areas. These zoning districts are designed to conform to existing development patterns rather than encourage major expansions beyond defined neighborhoods. Most areas within this district are connected to municipal water but not to municipal sewers. Specific provision is provided for alternative residential development of certain property of substantial size in the R-30 Zoning District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Water related
Jul 1, 2022 • Active
Building
Remodel
May 2, 2018 • Active
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Built In
# of Parking (Total): 12
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Gas, Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Cedar Closet(s), Skylights, Cable TV