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$1,151,272$350 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $516,000 on Jun 13, 2019

5 ESSEX DR

WESTERLY, RI 02891
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,290 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$516,000 · Jun 13, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,614 (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.$930,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$285,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$644,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$748,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,293,237

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(16)

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.

M
Westerly Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Dunn's Corners Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.3 mi
H
Westerly High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Westerly School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02891These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,875
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.710 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,075
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,216
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

5 Essex Dr 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 87% of homes in Westerly 02891
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Washington County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Westerly 02891
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Westerly 02891

What homes are worth in Westerly 02891

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

This home
$256K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Westerly 02891.

How it measures up in Westerly 02891

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westerly 02891.

Estimated value$1,151,272
CheaperTypical $578,221Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $366Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area3,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 5 Essex Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWesterly 02891Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,151,27287% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35041% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than3,290 ft²92% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac70% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198766% of homes64% of homes

About 5 Essex Dr

How much is 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI is $1,151,272 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,097,430 to $1,205,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI last sell?

5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI last sold on Jun 13, 2019 for $516,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI?

5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,290 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI built?

5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI?

5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI is assigned to Westerly Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dunn's Corners Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Westerly High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Westerly School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI compare to other homes in Westerly 02891?

Among the 10,296 homes in Westerly 02891, it is worth more than 87% of them ($1,151,272 against a typical $578,221), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($350 against a typical $366), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,290 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1987 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Washington 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 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Essex Dr, Westerly, RI was $6,614. The county assessed it at $930,300.

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