A truly special offering in Quonnie, fondly known as Nuns Beach. This quintessential seaside cottage captures the essence of coastal living, with beautiful vistas of Block Island, Montauk, Fishers Island, and beyond. Set within a unique seaside enclave of just eight homes, the property offers a wonderful sense of community with neighbors. The charming cottage features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths and is set on .63 acres with 60 feet of oceanfront. The porch provides an ideal setting for morning coffee or evening cocktails while enjoying expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean. A fabulous fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, making the cottage an inviting retreat in the fall and winter months. Located outside the flood zone, flood insurance is not required. A rare opportunity to own a special piece of Quonnie, offering oceanfront living, beautiful views, and the timeless appeal of this cherished seaside community.
For sale
$3,950,000
9 Ashaway Colony Ln, Charlestown, RI 02813
3beds
1,686sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
0.63 Acres Lot
$3,830,900 Zestimate®
$2,343/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quintessential seaside cottageBeautiful views
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Joyal 401-742-1225,
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1423050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,686
- Total interior livable area: 1,686 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,686
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Access, Beach, Ocean Front, Saltwater Front, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: CHARM1L5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingles
- Foundation: Unknown
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Marina
- Subdivision: Quonnie West Beach Quonochontaug
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,130,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,705
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
Estimated market value
$3,830,900
$3.64M - $4.02M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+17.9%$2,343/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/11/2007 | Sold | $3,350,000+2133.3%$1,987/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1997 | Sold | $150,000$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,634 +2.6% | $2,130,500 |
| 2024 | $12,314 +0.7% | $2,130,500 |
| 2023 | $12,229 +14.4% | $2,130,500 +62.8% |
| 2022 | $10,690 -0.1% | $1,308,400 |
| 2021 | $10,703 -0.6% | $1,308,400 |
| 2020 | $10,768 -6% | $1,308,400 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $11,458 -4.3% | $1,241,400 |
| 2018 | $11,967 +0.5% | $1,241,400 |
| 2017 | $11,905 -2.8% | $1,241,400 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $12,251 +1% | $1,199,900 |
| 2015 | $12,131 +2.1% | $1,199,900 |
| 2014 | $11,879 -10.7% | $1,199,900 -14.7% |
| 2013 | $13,305 +1.7% | $1,406,500 |
| 2012 | $13,080 +2.6% | $1,406,500 |
| 2011 | $12,743 -43.7% | $1,406,500 -53.6% |
| 2010 | $22,652 +0.5% | $3,028,300 |
| 2009 | $22,531 +3.9% | $3,028,300 |
| 2008 | $21,683 +77.8% | $3,028,300 +86.5% |
| 2007 | $12,196 +10.4% | $1,624,000 |
| 2006 | $11,043 +21.4% | $1,624,000 +124.7% |
| 2004 | $9,098 +5.4% | $722,600 |
| 2003 | $8,635 | $722,600 |
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