$2,900,000
SOLD APR 12, 2013

37 Avondale Rd Westerly, RI 02891

8 Beds
8 Baths
4,695 Sq Ft
1.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$618 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

1,330 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Guest House
  • River Access
  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • 1.04 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Sunset House is a beautifully restored 1800's home with carriage house forming the quintessential family compound on the Pawcatuck River. Waterfront, dock permit, and 2 protected moorings. Minutes to Watch Hill, Block Island Sound, Stonington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Morgan Hollenbeck

Westcott Properties License #RES.0031524 Listed on: 07/21/2009

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Lambrecht

Olga B. Goff Real Estate License #RES.0032379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 4,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Thermal Windows
  • Water Views
  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Water Heater
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Mooring
  • Screened Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property near a hospital

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 37AVONDALERDWEST

Community Details

Overview

  • Avondale Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,096

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • Subdivision Name: AVONDALE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4695.0
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Solar Hot Water, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Wet Bar, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Cable TV
  • Living Area: 4695.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded
  • View: Saltwater, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Dock Access, Mooring, River Access, Water Access, Walk to Water
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Plaster, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.0

Utilities

  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Hydro Air, Radiant, Steam, Solar
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45302.0
  • Parcel #: 37AVONDALERDWEST
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 25096.0
  • Tax Lot: 1A
  • Tax Year: 2009

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Oconnor Thomas D
Bought by
Atkinson William and Atkinson Jacqueline S
Seller's Agent
Leslie Lambrecht
Olga B. Goff Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Olga Goff
Olga B. Goff Real Estate
List Price
$9,350,000
Sold Price
$8,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$975,000
-10.43%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2022
Sold by
Oconnor Susan K
Bought by
Oconnor Thomas D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,133,700
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Oconnor Thomas D
Bought by
Oconnor Susan K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Oconnor Thomas D
Bought by
Cottrell Lydia T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2009
Closed on
Apr 12, 2013
Sold by
Hollenbeck Douglas W
Bought by
Oconnor Thomas D
Seller's Agent
Morgan Hollenbeck
Westcott Properties
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Lambrecht
Olga B. Goff Real Estate
List Price
$3,950,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,050,000
-26.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2010
Sold by
Hollenbeck Douglas W
Bought by
Lloyd Susan L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $8,375,000 --
Warranty Deed $8,375,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,900,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,900,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,167,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $8,375,000 -10.4% $1,417 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $9,350,000 +222.4% $1,582 / Sq Ft
04/12/2013 04/12/13 Sold $2,900,000 -26.6% $618 / Sq Ft
03/13/2013 03/13/13 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2009 07/21/09 For Sale $3,950,000 -- $841 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $40,248 $4,102,800 $2,859,400 $1,243,400
2023 $38,501 $4,002,200 $2,859,400 $1,142,800
2022 $38,261 $4,002,200 $2,859,400 $1,142,800
2021 $33,999 $2,951,300 $2,036,000 $915,300
2020 $33,379 $2,951,300 $2,036,000 $915,300
2019 $33,055 $2,951,300 $2,036,000 $915,300
2018 $32,091 $2,701,300 $1,908,800 $792,500
2017 $31,308 $2,701,300 $1,908,800 $792,500
2016 $31,551 $2,701,300 $1,908,800 $792,500
2015 $29,416 $2,718,700 $1,945,700 $773,000
2014 $28,927 $2,718,700 $1,945,700 $773,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Lambrecht

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Leslie Lambrecht

    Olga B. Goff Real Estate

    (401) 440-1844

    30 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Leslie Lambrecht
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Olga Goff

    Olga B. Goff Real Estate

    (401) 212-7402

    16 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Olga Goff
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  • Morgan Hollenbeck

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Morgan Hollenbeck

    Westcott Properties

    (401) 212-6313

    3 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Morgan Hollenbeck
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 945299

State-Wide MLS

APN: WEST-000136-000001A

Rhode Island Washington County Westerly 02891

37 Avondale Rd, Westerly, RI

This home is located at 37 Avondale Rd, Westerly, RI 02891 and is currently priced at $2,900,000, approximately $617 per square foot. This property was built in 1840. 37 Avondale Rd is a home located in Washington County with nearby schools including Westerly High School and St. Michael School.

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