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$1,489,281$621 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $605,000 on May 2, 2016

242 AMERICA WAY

JAMESTOWN, RI 02835
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,398 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$605,000 · May 2, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,272 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,289,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$475,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$813,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$897,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.86
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Melrose Avenue SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.3 mi
M
Lawn Avenue SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
H
North Kingstown High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Jamestown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02835These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,479
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

242 America Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Newport County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Newport County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Newport County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Newport County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Newport County

What homes are worth in Jamestown 02835

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$575K$6M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Jamestown 02835.

How it measures up in Jamestown 02835

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jamestown 02835.

Estimated value$1,489,281
CheaperTypical $1,180,748Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$621
CheaperTypical $679Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,398 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,861 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.86 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 242 America Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamestown 02835Newport County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,489,28165% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$62138% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,398 ft²68% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.86 ac85% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than199576% of homes81% of homes

About 242 America Way

How much is 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI is $1,489,281 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,326,497 to $1,652,065. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI last sell?

242 America Way, Jamestown, RI last sold on May 2, 2016 for $605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI?

242 America Way, Jamestown, RI has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,398 square feet of living space and a 1.86-acre lot.

When was 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI built?

242 America Way, Jamestown, RI was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI?

242 America Way, Jamestown, RI is assigned to Melrose Avenue School (elementary), rated B-; Lawn Avenue School (middle), rated A-; North Kingstown High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Jamestown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI compare to other homes in Jamestown 02835?

Among the 2,918 homes in Jamestown 02835, it is worth more than 65% of them ($1,489,281 against a typical $1,180,748), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($621 against a typical $679), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,398 ft² against a typical 1,861 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.86 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1995 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Newport County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 America Way, Jamestown, RI was $7,272. The county assessed it at $1,289,400.

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