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$823,135$752 / 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 85How 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 $745,000 on Jul 6, 2023

261 CAPSTAN ST

JAMESTOWN, RI 02835
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,095 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$823K
$699K low$948K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$745,000 · Jul 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,464 (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.$614,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$283,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$330,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,000

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.Raised Ranch
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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(1)

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 · 3.2 mi
M
Lawn Avenue SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.3 mi
H
North Kingstown High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

261 Capstan St 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 less than 80% of homes in Jamestown 02835
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Newport County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Jamestown 02835
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Jamestown 02835

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
$585K$6.3M

This home is worth more than 20% 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$823,135
CheaperTypical $1,180,693Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$752
CheaperTypical $677Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,856 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 261 Capstan St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamestown 02835Newport County
Estimated valuepricier than$823,13520% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$75261% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,095 ft²15% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than196938% of homes54% of homes

About 261 Capstan St

How much is 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI is $823,135 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $698,616 to $947,654. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI last sell?

261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI last sold on Jul 6, 2023 for $745,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI?

261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,095 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI built?

261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI?

261 Capstan St, 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 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI compare to other homes in Jamestown 02835?

Among the 2,918 homes in Jamestown 02835, it is worth more than 20% of them ($823,135 against a typical $1,180,693), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($752 against a typical $677), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,095 ft² against a typical 1,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1969 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Newport County, it is worth more than 53% 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 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Capstan St, Jamestown, RI was $3,464. The county assessed it at $614,100.

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