Be first! Don't miss this 3 - 4 bedroom Colonial touched by tradition! Bright updated open kitchen with walk in pantry and island. Multi purpose den could serve as a master bedroom suite on the first floor. Spacious living room and dining area. Polished hardwood floors throughout. Abundant closet space. The covered front porch welcomes neighbors and friends. Large back yard has white picket fence and stone patio. Walk to town, park, theatre, dining and shopping. !
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Jane DiMaio Caraway• RE/MAX South County
Bought with Joseph Spada• Century 21 Access America
Modernized 2009, new ceramic tile, kitchen, pantry, refinished hardwoods, new appliances, laundry, 1st FLR MBR w/ Bath, fenced yard, paved driveway, corner lot, boiler 2004, wired alarm system. See this & be WOWED! Walk to town, park, theatre, shopping!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,904 (−3.8%)
$137,100 + $236,200
$373,300
2024
$3,018 (+2.9%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2023
$2,934 (+0.6%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2022
$2,917 (−2.3%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2021
$2,987 (+1.8%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2020
$2,935 (+0.9%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2019
$2,908 (+6.4%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2018
$2,733 (+2.9%)
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2017
$2,656
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2016
$2,656 (+4.4%)
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2015
$2,545 (+1.6%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2014
$2,504 (+1.4%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2013
$2,470 (−1.8%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2012
$2,514
$102,100 + $146,600
$248,700
Tax history for 79 John St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,904 (−3.8%)
$137,100 + $236,200
$373,300
2024
$3,018 (+2.9%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2023
$2,934 (+0.6%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2022
$2,917 (−2.3%)
$98,100 + $190,700
$288,800
2021
$2,987 (+1.8%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2020
$2,935 (+0.9%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2019
$2,908 (+6.4%)
$85,400 + $162,300
$247,700
2018
$2,733 (+2.9%)
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2017
$2,656
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2016
$2,656 (+4.4%)
$85,400 + $135,900
$221,300
2015
$2,545 (+1.6%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2014
$2,504 (+1.4%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2013
$2,470 (−1.8%)
$87,100 + $139,500
$226,600
2012
$2,514
$102,100 + $146,600
$248,700
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,593
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
465416
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
HDR-6
High-Density Residential 6 District
High-Density Residential 6 Zoning Districts are intended primarily for areas of existing residential development. These zoning districts are designed for areas where existing densities are high, close to saturation, which include a variety of housing types. These areas are served by municipal water. Also except Misquamicut, they are served by municipal sewers
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Water related
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 5
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Tub Shower
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 7,840
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 52
Zoning: R6
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,461
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $244,300
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,733
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Steam
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,593
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 465416
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
State Street School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Westerly Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Westerly High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$462,000 – $559,000
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