Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds912 sqft
20 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$4,057/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Discover "The School House," a truly iconic piece of Watch Hill history. The essence of Watch Hill living is captured in "The School House," a historic cottage that began its life in 1852 as a schoolhouse for local farm children. After serving as Miss Stevenson's Little Shop for over three decades, the home was later transformed into a private residence. Inside, the home's history is beautifully preserved with a vaulted ceiling and hand-hewn beams exposed during its 2013 renovation. The open-concept...Discover "The School House," a truly iconic piece of Watch Hill history. The essence of Watch Hill living is captured in "The School House," a historic cottage that began its life in 1852 as a schoolhouse for local farm children. After serving as Miss Stevenson's Little Shop for over three decades, the home was later transformed into a private residence. Inside, the home's history is beautifully preserved with a vaulted ceiling and hand-hewn beams exposed during its 2013 renovation. The open-concept layout creates an airy space, connecting the living room, full kitchen, and dining area, all with fantastic water views. Balcony doors open to a private porch, while a lovely landscaped side yard provides a serene spot for a drink or al fresco dining with views of the beach and ocean. This charming icon is part of the esteemed Ocean House Cottage rental program and was even recognized by Architectural Digest as one of 15 incredible former schoolhouses you can spend the night in. Its as if you are in your own private hotel suite! Sheer perfection
Listing closed: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1393370

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,495,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

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Location

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Property Information for 20 Westerly Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,500 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: WATCH HILL
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Historic/Antique
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Walk To Water
  • View: Saltwater, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Westerly
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina
  • Postal City: Westerly
  • Postal Code: 02891
  • Postal Code Plus4: 5739
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $19,500.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 2640800
  • Tax Lot: 74
  • Tax Map Number: 179
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 912.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 912.0
  • Living Area: 912.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 6098.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 20WESTERLYRDWEST
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Arm, Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • C L I P: 2,326,222,744
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Rooms Total: 4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 20 Westerly Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1393370

$3,700,000
Sep 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914974925

$3,700,000

+13.1% / yr

Aug 25, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1393370

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1393370

$3,700,000
09/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914974925

$3,700,000

+13.1% / yr

08/25/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1393370

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Westerly Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,269,900Additions$370,900Total$2,640,800
Tax Record2025$18,776 ($1,565 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,900 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyWASHINGTONAPNWEST M:179 B:74

Schools near 20 Westerly Road

This home is within Westerly School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
State Street School
PublicK to 4

Westerly Middle School
Public5 to 8

Westerly High School
Public9 to 12

Dunn's Corners School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Westerly Road, Westerly, RI 02891
$3,700,000
2
912
6,098
4
3
2,195
9,800
$279,000
7
4.5
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