Ask anyone who lives by the ocean and they'll tell you "Life's a Beach"! If you're ready to live the Salt Life with your toes in the sand, the smell of salt in the air, the rhythmic sounds of breaking waves and ocean breezes, your time has arrived. This modern home has been beautifully updated and meticulously maintained. With three bedrooms and two full baths plus an outdoor shower, it offers all the amenities you need. The open floor plan ensures that everyone is part of the fun. It centers on a rustic stone fireplace to take the chill off the autumn evenings. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances. An expansive wrap-around deck encourages outdoor entertaining and summer fun. It's just a few minute walk to the Lawton Beach, part of the private Misquamicut Fire District. There you'll enjoy the exclusive well-maintained beach with lifeguards, bath house, showers and views spanning from Block Island to Montauk Point. Love long walks on the beach? Who doesn't! You're right in the middle of one of the most beautiful, unobstructed 5+ mile stretches of sandy beach in RI. Walk to Taylor's place in Watch Hill to the west or the Weekapaug Breachway to the east. Explore the variety of oceanside dining & shopping venues you can get to without picking up your keys. Some are even "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem". This idyllic beach house is ready for you to enjoy this summer, if you move quickly. It won't be around for long.
For sale
Price cut: $45.1K (7/6)
$1,549,900
17 Lawton Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
3beds
1,427sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,086/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rustic stone fireplaceKitchen features custom cabinetryThree bedroomsOpen floor planGranite countersExpansive wrap-around deckOutdoor shower
- 17 days |
- 2,002 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Babich 860-212-8680,
REMAX Revolution
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1415557
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,427
- Total interior livable area: 1,427 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,427
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach, Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: WESTM165B146
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Near Shopping, Near Swimming
- Subdivision: Misquamicut Fire District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westerly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,086/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,047,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,451
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $1,549,900-2.8%$1,086/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+215.8%$1,118/sqft |
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| 4/28/2011 | Sold | $505,000-21.1%$354/sqft |
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| 2/25/2011 | Price change | $640,000+8.5%$448/sqft |
Source: iseemedia #957058 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2010 | Price change | $590,000-7.8%$413/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Cahoone, Realtors #957058 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $640,000$448/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Cahoone Realtors #957058 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,451 -2.7% | $1,047,900 +34.2% |
| 2024 | $7,660 +2.6% | $780,800 |
| 2023 | $7,464 | $780,800 |
| 2022 | $7,464 +10.7% | $780,800 +33.4% |
| 2021 | $6,745 +1.9% | $585,500 |
| 2020 | $6,622 +1% | $585,500 |
| 2019 | $6,558 +1% | $585,500 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $6,496 +2.5% | $546,800 |
| 2017 | $6,337 -0.8% | $546,800 |
| 2016 | $6,387 +6.2% | $546,800 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $6,014 +1.7% | $555,800 |
| 2014 | $5,914 +1% | $555,800 |
| 2013 | $5,853 +3.6% | $555,800 -4.2% |
| 2012 | $5,651 | $580,200 |
| 2011 | $5,651 +0.4% | $580,200 |
| 2010 | $5,628 +0.6% | $580,200 -8% |
| 2009 | $5,592 | $630,400 |
| 2008 | $5,592 +3.2% | $630,400 |
| 2007 | $5,421 +17% | $630,400 +45.7% |
| 2006 | $4,633 +4.2% | $432,600 +0.2% |
| 2005 | $4,447 +37.2% | $431,700 +104.4% |
| 2003 | $3,242 | $211,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02891
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Westerly Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Westerly High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
- 5/10Dunn's Corners SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Westerly
- 02891
- 17 Lawton Ave






