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Curious what homes are selling for in Charlestown? Over the past 30 days, roughly 8 homes have sold here, at a median price of $710,000 and an average of $695,026. That represents a decrease of $390,000 from the previous period. Charlestown has around 7,806 residents, with about 84% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Charlestown, Rhode Island

What is Charlestown, Rhode Island like? Charlestown is a coastal town in South County, between Westerly and South Kingstown along the Atlantic shore. It's defined by water and open space — the beaches, Ninigret Pond (the largest salt pond in the state) and the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, and Burlingame State Park and its campground — with a mix of shoreline and rural inland areas.

Charlestown is also the ancestral home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, whose historic Indian Church stands in the town. For buyers it offers coastal cottages, waterfront, and rural homes on larger lots. Below is a look at the area, how property taxes work, and where the market stands now. For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page.

The Areas of Charlestown

The Beaches & Shore. Charlestown Town Beach, Blue Shutters, and East Beach along the Atlantic, with cottages and seasonal and year-round homes.
Ninigret Pond & Refuge. The salt pond, wildlife refuge, Ninigret Park, and Frosty Drew Observatory, with nearby coastal homes.
Quonochontaug (Quonnie). A coastal pond and beach community on the Westerly side.
Burlingame & the north. The state park, campground, and rural inland areas with homes on larger lots.
Cross Mills & Carolina. Inland village areas with historic and single-family homes.

Charlestown Property Taxes

Rhode Island communities set their property-tax rates every year, and the amount that applies to a given home depends on its assessed value and how the town classifies the property. Because the rate is reset annually, confirm the current Charlestown figure and your property's classification with the Charlestown Tax Assessor before relying on it.

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Charlestown, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Charlestown, RI?

Charlestown's areas include its Atlantic beaches, the Ninigret Pond and refuge area, the Quonochontaug pond community, the Burlingame State Park area, and inland villages like Cross Mills and Carolina.

What is Charlestown, RI known for?

Charlestown is known for its beaches and salt ponds, Ninigret Pond and the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Burlingame State Park and campground, Frosty Drew Observatory, and its history as the ancestral home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe.

What types of homes are in Charlestown, RI?

Charlestown's homes range from coastal cottages and waterfront on the ponds and shore to seasonal and year-round beach homes and rural houses on larger inland lots.

How far is Charlestown, RI from Providence?

Charlestown is roughly 35 miles southwest of Providence, generally about a 45-minute drive via Route 1, depending on traffic.

Who is the best real estate agent in Charlestown, RI?

That's for you to decide, but Alexander Parmenidez works with both buyers and sellers across Rhode Island — in English and Spanish — and knows the Charlestown market well, from the beaches to the inland woods. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Charlestown

Charlestown rewards local knowledge — pricing a cottage on Ninigret Pond is a different exercise than pricing a home on acreage inland. Whether you're buying a coastal or rural home, or selling, I can help you read it accurately. I work with buyers and sellers here in English and Spanish, with no pressure.

Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
401-426-4857 · alexparmenidez.realtor

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