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$999,000

49 Benson Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
Listed by Courtney Grady
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1940

About this home

Located in one of Westerly’s most sought-after coastal neighborhoods, this rare two-family beach cottage presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, vacation homeowners, or those seeking a premier beach retreat. Just a short stroll from the sandy shoreline of Misquamicut and Benson Avenue Beach, this property offers the coveted coastal lifestyle that makes this area one of Rhode Island’s most desirable seaside destinations. The existing structure features two separate units, each offering 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a half bath, providing flexible rental or family-use options. Two outdoor showers make it easy to rinse off after a day at the beach, while the property's location allows residents and guests to enjoy the charm, exclusivity, and limited inventory that define this highly desirable beach community. Situated on a cesspool system and notably not requiring flood insurance, the property offers a unique investment opportunity in a location where beach-area properties are tightly held and consistently in demand. Whether you're looking to renovate, maximize rental income, or create the ultimate coastal getaway, the possibilities are abundant. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding property condition, future use, redevelopment potential, and all municipal requirements. Property is being sold as-is.

Property details

MLS #
1422019
Property type
Multi Family
Subdivision
Misquamicut
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
September 2, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.21 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Dunn's Corners School
2.64 mi away · Grades 0-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
275
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Westerly
Middle
Westerly Middle School
2.28 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
740
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Westerly
High
Westerly High School
3.53 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
726
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
District
Westerly

Walkability

Blended score for Westerly's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

44
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
45 / 100
Restaurants & cafes10
Grocery stores1
Parks4
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Westerly, from live MLS data.

On the market 10 days -- 35 fewer days than Westerly's current average of 45 days.
For reference, the median list price across 230 active listings in Westerly right now is $587,500.

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Est. monthly payment
$6,166/mo
$199,800 down
$799,200 loan
Principal & interest$5,184
Property tax (est.)$833
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 22 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.