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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,236 sqft$335/sqft
178 Prospect Farm Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.73 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$335/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

BEACHFRONT WITH DOCK: This exceptional coastal home is sited on 1.73 acres of an aesthetically rich combination of direct beach frontage with expansive water views and a natural pastoral setting with stone walls, part of the former Prospect Farm. Enjoy spectacular sunrises, and boating and fishing from the rare 116 foot dock and 163 shoreline feet of swimmable, private beach. Mooring is possible. Built in 2001, this 3737 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a 5 year young...BEACHFRONT WITH DOCK: This exceptional coastal home is sited on 1.73 acres of an aesthetically rich combination of direct beach frontage with expansive water views and a natural pastoral setting with stone walls, part of the former Prospect Farm. Enjoy spectacular sunrises, and boating and fishing from the rare 116 foot dock and 163 shoreline feet of swimmable, private beach. Mooring is possible. Built in 2001, this 3737 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a 5 year young custom gourmet kitchen with Bertazonni gas stove, soapstone sink and counters, large granite island and dining area open to the living room, with a stone gas fireplace. The first floor has a dining room, a media room and an office with an adjacent full bath that could be used as a bedroom. New slider doors open to 1 year old wrap around mahogany and Wolf deck and a fenced pool area, perfect for letting the dog out. The second floor has hardwood floors, a large master suite with spa bath and water view balcony, spacious bedrooms and a laundry room. The water view walk out lower level has a family/game room with a fully equipped wet bar and full bath. There is also a very large workshop, storage room, 3 car garage, whole house generator, irrigation system, and central air conditioning. The private front porch is gorgeously landscaped with a koi pond. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to Newport, Providence and Boston, this well maintained home is ready to move right in!

Listing Agent

  1. Anne Northup Burns

    Anne Northup Burns

    Listing Agent

    Lila Delman Real Estate

    P: (401) 225-6550

Listing closed: 11/07/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1221978

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,975,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Portsmouth, RI

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Location

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Property Information for 178 Prospect Farm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,373 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Prospect Farm
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront Y N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Dock Access, River Access, Water Access, Waterfront
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 1.73 AC / 75,359 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area
  • Postal City: Portsmouth
  • Postal Code: 02871
  • Postal Code Plus4: 0287
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R20
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 9
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,373.32
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1087600
  • Tax Lot: 58
  • Tax Year: 2018
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3737.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1499.0
  • Building Area Total: 5236.0
  • Frontage Length: 88
  • Living Area: 5,236.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Cul De Sac, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.73
  • Lot Size Area: 75359.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 75359.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 178PROSPECTFARMRDPORT
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 2001
  • C L I P: 8,658,809,865
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Security
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Features: Pool
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 8
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 178 Prospect Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2019

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221978

$1,755,000
Nov 4, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657011073

$1,755,000
Oct 23, 2019

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221978

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2019

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221978

$1,755,000
11/04/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #657011073

$1,755,000
10/23/2019

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221978

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Public Records for 178 Prospect Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$847,200Additions$1,138,000Total$1,985,200
Tax Record2025$26,363 ($2,197 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt286 SqFtStories2Lot Size75,321 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningR20CountyNEWPORTAPNPORT M:040 B:0058

Schools near 178 Prospect Farm Road

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Melville School
PublicPK to 4

Portsmouth Middle School
Public5 to 8

Portsmouth High School
Public9 to 12

Howard Hathaway School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 178 Prospect Farm Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$1,755,000
4
5,236
75,359
4
4.5
3,578
53,106
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