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Moving to Charlestown, RI
$887,400Median listing price
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About Charlestown
Charlestown is a coastal town in Washington County along the Atlantic shore and the salt ponds of Rhode Island's South County. Housing leans Cape Cod-style and beach-cottage: single-family homes and summer cottages cluster around East Beach, the Charlestown Breachway, and Ninigret Pond, with year-round residential pockets inland.
Home prices in Charlestown
The median listing price in Charlestown is $887,400.
Top places in Charlestown
- East Beach — barrier beach with dunes between Ninigret Pond and the ocean.
- Charlestown Breachway State Beach — man-made channel connecting Ninigret Pond to the ocean, with fishing and a campground.
- Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge — coastal habitat along Ninigret Pond for hiking and birdwatching.
- Ninigret Park — town park with playing fields, a freshwater beach, the Frosty Drew Observatory, and artist Thomas Dambo's troll sculptures.
- Frosty Drew Observatory — public stargazing and astronomy programs in Ninigret Park.
- Burlingame State Park — 3,100-acre park with camping, hiking, fishing, and boating on Watchaug Pond.
- Fantastic Umbrella Factory — quirky shops and farm animals on Old Post Road.
- Blue Shutters Beach — town beach with lifeguards and a pavilion.
Commuting from Charlestown
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~45 minutes (per Vrbo-area descriptions, read September 24, 2026).
- No in-town commuter rail station; drivers typically use I-95 north.
Schools in Charlestown
Public schools: Chariho Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Charlestown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Charlestown, RI?
The median listing price in Charlestown is $887,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Charlestown, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~45 minutes (per Vrbo-area descriptions, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Charlestown, RI?
Charlestown is served by Chariho Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.