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$424,634$442 / 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 94How 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 $205,000 on Mar 29, 2019

281 CHESTNUT ST

WARWICK, RI 02888
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$425K
$400K low$449K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Mar 29, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,338 (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.$341,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$294,215

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.Ranch
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool
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(6)

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
Norwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Pilgrim High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Warwick School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02888These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,919
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,814 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,516
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

281 Chestnut 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Kent County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Kent County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Kent County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Warwick 02888

What homes are worth in Warwick 02888

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

This home
$270K$790K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Warwick 02888.

How it measures up in Warwick 02888

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Warwick 02888.

Estimated value$424,634
CheaperTypical $413,947Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,254 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 281 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarwick 02888Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,63455% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44290% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²20% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac31% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than197287% of homes62% of homes

About 281 Chestnut St

How much is 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI is $424,634 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $399,978 to $449,290. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI last sell?

281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI last sold on Mar 29, 2019 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI?

281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI built?

281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI?

281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI is assigned to Norwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Pilgrim High School (high), rated B+; Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Warwick School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI compare to other homes in Warwick 02888?

Among the 7,552 homes in Warwick 02888, it is worth more than 55% of them ($424,634 against a typical $413,947), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($442 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 20% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,254 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1972 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 47% 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 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Chestnut St, Warwick, RI was $4,338. The county assessed it at $341,600.

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