Sweet as can be, this quintessential coastal cottage is ideally located less than a 5 minute walk to one of Rhode Island’s most beautiful beaches. Nestled within the coveted Misquamicut Fire District, this charming home offers private beach access, along with all the wonderful amenities that make Misquamicut such a beloved destination. Enjoy movies on the beach, summer events, and endless days of sun and sand -all just moments from your front door. When you’re ready to explore, you can easily walk to Maria’s Restaurant, The Andrea Seaside Beach Bar & Restaurant, fabulous pizza, coffee, ice cream, and so much more. As the saying goes, wonderful things truly do come in small packages! This delightful three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath cottage offers an inviting retreat that can be enjoyed not only as a summer getaway, but all year long. The thoughtfully updated kitchen blends modern touches with a relaxed coastal flair, creating the perfect space for preparing meals and gathering with family and friends. Step outside onto the expansive deck, where summer memories are waiting to be made — from family barbecues and post-beach dinners to games of bocce and evenings spent laughing together under the stars. Move-in ready, this special cottage is the perfect place to begin creating your forever memories at the beach. Whether you’re looking for a year-round home, a vacation retreat, or a place to gather generations of family and friends, this little gem is ready to welcome you home.
For sale
$895,000
23 1st St, Westerly, RI 02891
3beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private beach accessThree-bedroom one-and-a-half-bath cottageExpansive deckThoughtfully updated kitchen
- 18 hours
- 362
- 17
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Joyal 401-742-1225,
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1422301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,128
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Waterfront features: Beach, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: WESTM165B86
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Hospital, Marina
- Subdivision: Misquamicut Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westerly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $824,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,030
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000+488.8%$793/sqft |
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| 10/29/1999 | Sold | $152,000$135/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,865 -1.9% | $824,900 +35.4% |
| 2024 | $5,976 +3% | $609,200 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $5,802 | $606,900 |
| 2022 | $5,802 +13.7% | $606,900 +37% |
| 2021 | $5,103 +2% | $443,000 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $5,004 +1% | $442,400 |
| 2019 | $4,955 +4.6% | $442,400 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $4,738 +2.5% | $398,800 |
| 2017 | $4,622 -0.8% | $398,800 |
| 2016 | $4,658 +4% | $398,800 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $4,479 +1.7% | $414,000 |
| 2014 | $4,405 +1.1% | $414,000 |
| 2013 | $4,359 -5.3% | $414,000 -12.4% |
| 2012 | $4,602 | $472,500 |
| 2011 | $4,602 +0.4% | $472,500 |
| 2010 | $4,583 -5.2% | $472,500 -13.3% |
| 2009 | $4,833 | $544,900 |
| 2008 | $4,833 +3.1% | $544,900 |
| 2007 | $4,686 +16.7% | $544,900 +45.3% |
| 2006 | $4,017 +4.1% | $375,100 +0.2% |
| 2005 | $3,857 +42.7% | $374,500 +112.7% |
| 2003 | $2,703 | $176,100 |
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