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Curious what homes are selling for in Westerly? Over the past 30 days, roughly 18 homes have sold here, at a median price of $389,583 and an average of $649,321. That represents a decrease of $132,084 from the previous period. Westerly has around 27,007 residents, with about 72% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Westerly, Rhode Island

What is Westerly, Rhode Island like? Westerly is a coastal town in the far southwestern corner of Rhode Island, on the Pawcatuck River at the Connecticut line and the Atlantic shore. Its downtown is a walkable historic district of granite buildings — Westerly was famous for its quarries — around Wilcox Park, while its shoreline runs from the busy public beach at Misquamicut to the historic resort village of Watch Hill.

For buyers, Westerly spans everything from downtown and in-town homes to coastal cottages and higher-priced waterfront on the Watch Hill peninsula. Below is a look at the neighborhoods, 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. I work with buyers and sellers across Westerly, and I'm here to help in English or Spanish whenever you're ready.

The Neighborhoods of Westerly

Downtown Westerly. The walkable historic center of granite architecture around Wilcox Park, with in-town homes nearby.
Watch Hill. A historic resort peninsula at the mouth of the Pawcatuck, known for the Flying Horse Carousel, the Ocean House, and higher-priced waterfront homes.
Misquamicut. The town's busy public-beach area along the Atlantic, with cottages and seasonal and year-round homes.
Weekapaug & Shelter Harbor. Coastal residential areas on the ponds and shoreline to the east.
Avondale. Waterfront and near-water neighborhoods along the Pawcatuck River and coves.
Bradford, White Rock & Dunn's Corners. Inland residential villages with single-family homes.

Westerly 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 Westerly figure and your property's classification with the Westerly Tax Assessor before relying on it.

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Westerly, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Westerly, RI?

Westerly's areas include Downtown Westerly, the Watch Hill and Misquamicut shoreline, Weekapaug, Shelter Harbor, Avondale, and inland villages like Bradford and Dunn's Corners.

What is Westerly, RI known for?

Westerly is known for its beaches — Misquamicut and the Watch Hill peninsula with the Flying Horse Carousel and Ocean House — its historic downtown of Westerly granite around Wilcox Park, and its setting on the Pawcatuck River at the Connecticut line.

What types of homes are in Westerly, RI?

Westerly's homes range from historic downtown and in-town houses to coastal cottages, seasonal and year-round shore homes, and higher-priced waterfront properties around Watch Hill and Weekapaug.

How far is Westerly, RI from Providence?

Westerly is roughly 45 miles southwest of Providence, generally about a 50-minute drive via Route 78 and I-95, depending on traffic; it also has an Amtrak station on the Northeast Corridor.

Who is the best real estate agent in Westerly, 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 Westerly market well, from downtown to the Watch Hill shore. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Westerly

Westerly rewards local knowledge — pricing a downtown home is a very different exercise than pricing waterfront on Watch Hill or a cottage at Misquamicut. Whether you're buying a coastal home, a year-round place, 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

Selling a home in Westerly? See Alexander Parmenidez's Westerly seller guides — Best Listing Agent in Westerly RI, Top REALTOR for Home Sellers, Best REALTOR for Sellers, and Sell My House Fast in Westerly — or request a free home valuation.

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