Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds5,040 sqft
181 Prospect Farm Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.44 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$570/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$700/yrHOA Fees
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious Prospect Farm neighborhood, this direct waterfront property offers the perfect balance of everyday comfort and extraordinary beauty. Designed for year-round living, the home features 4+ spacious bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, 5,000sq ft, a private elevator, a chef's kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a bright, flowing layout crafted for gathering and connection. A full unfinished basement offers exceptional opportunity to...Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious Prospect Farm neighborhood, this direct waterfront property offers the perfect balance of everyday comfort and extraordinary beauty. Designed for year-round living, the home features 4+ spacious bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, 5,000sq ft, a private elevator, a chef's kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a bright, flowing layout crafted for gathering and connection. A full unfinished basement offers exceptional opportunity to create additional living or recreational space tailored to your family's needs. Wake to breathtaking sunrises, enjoy coffee on your private balconies, and end your evenings watching moonlight shimmer over the bay. With nearly 1.5 acres of gently rolling lawn, a Swim Spa overlooking the water, an infrared sauna, and a mooring already in place (dock permit in process), every day here feels like a retreat with all the comforts of home. Solar panels and a full-house generator ensure modern efficiency and peace of mind. Steps lead down to the rocky shoreline for afternoon adventures, and the location offers easy access to Newport, Providence, and all that coastal Rhode Island has to offer. A rare offering where beauty, comfort, and lifestyle come together Coastal luxury you'll live in, love in, and grow in.
  • Listed by: The Soby-Roberts Team 401.662.7969 bridgette.soby@mottandchace.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0019231 • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Listing closed: 07/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1382937

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Property Information for 181 Prospect Farm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $25,384 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Prospect Farm
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Dock Access, Mooring, Water Access, Walk To Water
  • View: Saltwater, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 1.44 AC / 62,726 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant
  • Postal City: Portsmouth
  • Postal Code: 02871
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R20
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Built In, Garage
  • Parking Total: 9
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $700.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $25,384.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1926000
  • Tax Lot: 56
  • Tax Map Number: 40
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 5040.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 5040.0
  • Living Area: 5,040.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Cul De Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.44
  • Lot Size Area: 62726.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 62726.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 181PROSPECTFARMRDPORT
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • 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: 9,105,123,844
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Features: In Ground
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Solar Hot Water
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Zoned
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 181 Prospect Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382937

$2,875,000—
Jul 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905413550

$2,875,000

+6.2% / yr

Jun 15, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382937

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382937

$2,875,000
07/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905413550

$2,875,000

+6.2% / yr

06/15/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382937

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Public Records for 181 Prospect Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$826,000Additions$1,100,800Total$1,926,800
Tax Record2025$25,588 ($2,132 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,440 SqFtStories2Lot Size62,689 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningR20CountyNEWPORTAPNPORT M:040 B:0056

Schools near 181 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

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