55 Ward Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
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SOLD
OCT 10, 2025

55 Ward Ave
Westerly, RI 02891

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,900 sqft

$420,000

Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
8% below list $459K
$221/sqft

$420,000

Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
8% below list $459K
$221/sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,900 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Living Area
1,900 sqft
Price/Sqft
$221/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Charming Mid-Century Cape Cod on Ward Ave. in Westerly Built in 1950, this classic 2-story Cape exudes timeless charm with original finishes in solid shape Approximately 1,900 sq ft across 7 rooms, offering spacious living across two levels Lot size: ~10,356 sq ft (~0.24 acres), ideal for gardening, play, or future additions Cozy hot-water/oil baseboard heating with cast iron radiators, preserving the classic feel. 2 Bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor! Thoughtful layout of 3 bedrooms and 1 bath across two floors, maintaining its original Cape Cod identity. Hardwood floors under carpets on first floor dining, living and bedrooms. Includes space for a two-car garage, a rare and desirable feature in the neighborhood is part of the original structure. Driveway parking in addition to garage capacity, accommodating multiple vehicles easily. Well-maintained, with original character intact—ideal for anyone seeking a vintage home with opportunities to modernize. Good bones and classic finishes allow for an elegant restoration, customizing upgrades while respecting the era. On a generous lot, offering privacy and outdoor room for entertaining. Mature trees and lawn create a welcoming, established yard with seasonal beauty. Located in central Westerly, close to Wilcox Park, downtown shops, and the train station Short drive to Westerly's amazing downtown area and beaches—Misquamicut, Watch Hill, and local amenities of a coastal community
55 Ward Ave, Westerly, RI 02891 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,900 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $420,000 on Oct 10, 2025 (8% below the $459,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $435,000, with a rent estimate of $2,574/month.

Home Details for 55 Ward Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1900 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1176
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Tankless Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Oil,BaseboardNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Detached
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1900 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Dry Wall, ClapboardNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $459,000Price Per Sqft: $221/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Westerly

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1900 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, TennisNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Conventional/Market Value

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1390761Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1900

Additional Information

Near Public TransportCommuter BusGolfHighway AccessHospitalInterstateMarinaPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolRailroadRecreational FacilitiesRestaurantsSchoolsNear ShoppingNear SwimmingTennis
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Lori Moore, (401) 741-6686
Northeast Property Group
Bought with: Jeffery Valentine, (860) 912-7223, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: StateWide MLS RI, MLS#1390761

Price History for 55 Ward Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/10/2025$420,000Sold
StateWide MLS RI #1390761
09/13/2025$459,000PendingStateWide MLS RI #1390761
09/05/2025$459,000ContingentStateWide MLS RI #1390761
08/15/2025$459,000PriceChange
StateWide MLS RI #1390761
07/23/2025$475,000Listed For SaleStateWide MLS RI #1390761

Market trends in Westerly

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$581K
$71.97KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$329
$70MoM
Available listings
67
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,074
Assessment$395,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 55 Ward Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
52 Bellevue Ave, Westerly, RI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$610,000
05/01/26
3
1.5
2,054
21 Linden St, Westerly, RI
0.11
Single-Family Home
$600,000
03/31/26
3
1.5
1,766
9 Ward Ave, Westerly, RI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$408,000
11/25/25
2
1.5
1,224
39 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI
0.52
Single-Family Home
$419,900
08/28/25
3
1
1,233
5 Marion St, Westerly, RI
0.45
Single-Family Home
$379,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,093
6 Tidewinds Ln, Westerly, RI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$560,000
12/05/25
4
2
1,954
35 George St, Westerly, RI
0.65
Single-Family Home
$550,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,529

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What Locals Say about Westerly

At least 172 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Trever625
    "Great place to live, I would recommend doing some research and driving around to find the best area suitable for kids. But all in all it’s a great town with close proximity to the beaches and plenty to do. "
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  • Stuart Whitcomb
    "There are many outdoor opportunities nearby, like short hikes; activities through our beautiful library and in the adjoining park; and of course the ocean is a short drive from downtown. For older children there are many summer job opportunities nearby, and the downtown is safe and offers a few good options for window shopping and coffee drinks."
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    "Westerly is a great town with beautiful Wilcox Park, beaches, great restaurants, great schools, churches, well kept roads and sidewalks. Downtown Westerly has lots to offer with great jewelry stores, gelato shop, women’s clothing, children’s clothing, bookstores, and a movie theater, "
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    "More dog parks friendly places to bring a dog . I don’t have a dog but family members do. More trash cans for disposables "
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    " It’s beautiful. You feel the energy of the ocean every day and are subject to Mother Nature’s will. "
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  • Erich.h.fischer86
    "love living so close to the downtown area, friendly neighborhood, close to the beach, close to Mystic and Stonington "
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  • Heidi P.
    "Highway driving for about 25 minutes; Very easy on and off and not hilly just very straightforward."
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  • Mary G.
    "Summer pops, downtown shutdown, beach events, movies in the park, drive in, duck races, ice skating ring, "
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  • Mary G.
    "Side walks and people clean up after their dogs..... friendly people and the Wilcox park is a nice place to walk"
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  • Scott G.
    "Nice downtown area, close to beautiful beaches and plenty of shopping. Something for everyone with small town charm"
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    "Great areas for walking dogs. Quiet and private. Walking trails and beaches abound along with parks. Beautiful weather."
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  • Bain682
    "Quiet streets to walk your dog up and down. Plenty of other dog owners around the neighborhood. Dog park in town and other parks plus the beach. Lots of fun items."
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  • Kathy M.
    "No dogs allowed at my condo, not even to visit. Hard to find apartments that allow dogs also. Nice area to take walks with the dog. There is a dog park also"
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  • Jean P.
    "We have community fairs.. plays functions either in our park or plenty of summer activities down and around the beaches. extremely family oriented. "
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    "Nosy neighbors!!! Otherwise very great neighborhood. Not fond of the school system and local sober homes."
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  • Julia
    "The beach town is absolutely gorgeous and so much fun and it’s a great family area to raise kids. Everyone is related in this small Italian town which makes it a special place"
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  • Davisphilip1717
    "Do you see dogs being walked on a regular basis. They do not seem to be any issues. I have never seen anyone not clean up after their dog."
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  • Townshorerentals
    "Great place Beautiful beach community everybody would love living here I am a realtor I sell a lot of homes. Come to westerly "
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  • Malu27
    "Very friendly neighborhood close to town. People take pride in the community and it has a small town feel. Great place to raise a family."
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  • CC
    "It’s clean. Everyone is nice. You live by the water. "
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  • Gabriela A.
    "My commute is an 8 minute drive to Watch Hill. I do not see any public transportation during the winter. "
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  • Morgan K.
    "Nice quaint small town. Amazing ymca and beautiful park right in the center of town. The town decorates for Christmas which is nice. Also the beaches here are accessible and pretty"
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  • Jovani H.
    "Safe, quiet , and respectful Communtiy. Very clean and beautiful areas around. Summer is always best with beaches and parks."
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  • Christina C.
    "bus stop is close, mcquades is near by and it's a great local grocery store with delicious foods. also near downtown where there are lots of shops, restaurants, bars, the public library, and most importantly the Wilcox Park. "
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  • Johnrestelli
    "good quiet community small town living friendly decent taxes great in the summer for beaches can get a little overcrowded "
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    "Westerly is a BEACH COMMUNITY! 😄👙😄. You can be at any corner of this town but u are never a 15 car ride away from the beach ! "
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  • Jean P.
    "I lived in this neighborhood for one year and absolutely love it I am now looking to stay in this location. searching to rent a home home or renting a larger apartment or possibly purchasing."
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  • Rory d.
    "Close to beach & river. Very friendly people. Walking distance to cafe, docks, nature preserve; biking distance to village, ice cream, and beaches."
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Frequently asked questions about 55 Ward Ave

  • What is 55 Ward Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 55 Ward Ave in Westerly, RI is $435,000.
  • What is the price history for 55 Ward Ave?
    55 Ward Ave in Westerly, RI last sold for $420,000 in October 2025.
  • Is Westerly a buyer's or seller's market?
    Westerly is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Westerly?
    The median sale price in Westerly is $581K. That is down $71.97K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 55 Ward Ave?
    The lot at 55 Ward Ave in Westerly, RI is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).
  • Does 55 Ward Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 55 Ward Ave in Westerly, RI has a garage.
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