Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $135,000 on Sep 29, 2014

5 JAMES ST

WESTERLY, RI 02891
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,850 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Sep 29, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,108 (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.$399,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$419,847

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Springbrook Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Westerly High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Westerly Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.6 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 James 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Westerly 02891

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

Living area1,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 5 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWesterly 02891Washington County
Living areabigger than1,850 ft²59% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac37% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than190910% of homes7% of homes

About 5 James St

When did 5 James St, Westerly, RI last sell?

5 James St, Westerly, RI last sold on Sep 29, 2014 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 James St, Westerly, RI?

5 James St, Westerly, RI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,850 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 5 James St, Westerly, RI built?

5 James St, Westerly, RI was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 James St, Westerly, RI?

5 James St, Westerly, RI is assigned to Springbrook Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Westerly High School (high), rated B+; Westerly Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Westerly School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 James St, Westerly, RI compare to other homes in Westerly 02891?

Among the 10,296 homes in Westerly 02891, it is bigger than 59% of them (1,850 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1909 against a typical 1975). 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 James St, Westerly, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 James St, Westerly, RI was $3,108. The county assessed it at $399,500.

More homes on James St

Closest homes

More homes in Westerly 02891

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5 James St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map