853 W Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI, 02813
About This Home
This exceptional offering includes two parcels sold together, featuring a combined 90 feet of road frontage and an unbeatable location—just before the access point to Quonochontaug Pond and the breachway. Enjoy sweeping water views and breathtaking vistas that extend all the way to Montauk. The property includes a classic 1960s cottage, serviced by a 2-bedroom septic system, and offers direct access to Quonochontaug Pond—a destination known for its peaceful setting and abundant recreational options, including boating, kayaking, clamming, fishing, and swimming. Whether you're looking to build your dream waterfront retreat or invest in a premier piece of coastal real estate, this is a rare chance to own in one of the most desirable and scenic locations in the area. Opportunities like this don’t come around often.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction materials: Paneled,Shingles,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Wall (Paneled),Plumbing (Mixed),Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 461
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 461
- Total interior livable area: 461 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CHARM1L91
- Zoning: R2A
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Access,Beach,Flood Insurance,Mooring,Saltwater Front,Walk to Salt Water,Walk To Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.32 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,930 | $59,160 |
| Home Insurance * | $441 | $5,292 |
| Property Taxes | $459 | $5,508 |
| Electricity | $389 | $4,675 |
| Total | $6,219 | $74,628 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Price change | $975,000 |
| 2025-05-30 | Price change | $1,150,000 |
| 2024-08-15 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000 |
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