36 Riverside Avenue

Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 4
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 7
Gallery Image 8
Gallery Image 9
Gallery Image 10
Gallery Image 11
Gallery Image 12
Gallery Image 13
Gallery Image 14
Gallery Image 15
Gallery Image 16
Gallery Image 17
Gallery Image 18
Gallery Image 19
Gallery Image 20
Gallery Image 21
Gallery Image 22
Gallery Image 23
Gallery Image 24
Gallery Image 25
Gallery Image 26
Gallery Image 27
Gallery Image 28
Gallery Image 29
Gallery Image 30
Gallery Image 31
Gallery Image 32
Gallery Image 33
Gallery Image 34
$1,595,000
4 beds1,204 sqft$1,325/sqft
36 Riverside Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Est: $8,732/moGet pre-approved

Description

Rare Tiverton Basin Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. This timeless waterfront cottage offers a private dock and exceptional views across Tiverton Basin and down the Sakonnet River. The four-bedroom, two-bath cottage captures the timeless charm with original heart pine floors, bead board detailing, whitewashed walls, and an inviting outdoor shower. A thoughtful renovation completed in 2015 enhanced the property while preserving its character, including new cedar shingles and a cedar roof with...Rare Tiverton Basin Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. This timeless waterfront cottage offers a private dock and exceptional views across Tiverton Basin and down the Sakonnet River. The four-bedroom, two-bath cottage captures the timeless charm with original heart pine floors, bead board detailing, whitewashed walls, and an inviting outdoor shower. A thoughtful renovation completed in 2015 enhanced the property while preserving its character, including new cedar shingles and a cedar roof with copper gutters, a renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, new Pella sliders and doors, Ipe decking, a bluestone patio, and a cobblestone-lined shell driveway. Built in 1930 and lovingly preserved, this home has been used as a summer retreat and while it has electric heat, is not fully winterized. Southern exposure fills the property with natural light, while the generous side yard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the waterfront setting. Step onto the private dock for a morning swim, set sail across the harbor, dig for clams at low tide, or cruise by boat to the Boathouse for lunch. With its unobstructed water views, private dock, classic architectural details, and beautifully maintained grounds, this is a property that evokes a bygone era while offering the comforts of today. And yet, Newport is just 20 minutes away and downtown Boston approximately 60 minutes.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2026 05:06 PM

  1. Listed by Grace Cimo McCluskey • Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
    P: (401) 222-9651 Gcimo@gustavewhite.com

Property Details for 36 Riverside Avenue

Status
Active
MLS #
1420748
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$7,500 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
County
Newport County
Subdivision Name
Hummocks
Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Y N
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Access, Beach Front, Dock Access, Mooring, Ocean Front, River Front, Walk To Water, Waterfront
View
Saltwater, Water

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Add your commute

Building Information for 36 Riverside Avenue

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$8,732 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,107

Property Taxes

$625

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 36 Riverside Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Portsmouth
  • Postal Code: 02871
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 6
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,500.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 744600
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1204.0
  • Building Area Total: 1204.0
  • Living Area: 1,204.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 36RIVERSIDEAVPORT
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • C L I P: 4,607,514,988
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Basement Y N: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Window Features: Skylights
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bathroom
  • Room Level 1: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 2: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 3: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: First
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 6: First
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Sunroom
  • Room Level 7: First
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Living Room
  • Room Level 8: First
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Dining Room
  • Room Level 9: First
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Kitchen
  • Room Features 10: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 10: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Sunroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 36 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1420748

$1,595,000—
Oct 29, 2007

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #744197

—
May 22, 2007

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #744197

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1420748

$1,595,000
10/29/2007

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #744197

—
05/22/2007

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #744197

$650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 36 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$442,100Additions$149,500Total$591,600
Tax Record2025$7,856 ($655 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,786 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNPORT M:010 B:0009

Schools near 36 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Portsmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Howard Hathaway School
Public - K to 4
Portsmouth Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Portsmouth High School
Public - 9 to 12
Melville School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Howard Hathaway School
PublicK to 4

Portsmouth Middle School
Public5 to 8

Portsmouth High School
Public9 to 12

Melville School
PublicPK 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 02871

$1,580,000 | 95 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/43
Virtual TourNew

$1,580,000

4
Bedrooms
4,000
Square Feet
0.59
Acres

95 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$4,000,000 | 464 Black Point Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/49
Compass Coming Soon

$4,000,000

3
Bedrooms
5,262
Square Feet
0.89
Acres

464 Black Point Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$795,000 | 30 Lock Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/45
Virtual Tour

$795,000

3
Bedrooms
1,938
Square Feet
0.18
Acres

30 Lock Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$949,000 | 297 Water Street, Unit A2, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/21

$949,000

2
Bedrooms
2,684
Square Feet

297 Water Street, Unit A2, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$575,000 | 7 Thurston Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/37

$575,000

3
Bedrooms
1,776
Square Feet
0.26
Acres

7 Thurston Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$2,695,000 | 15 Cornelius Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/30

$2,695,000

5
Bedrooms
4,629
Square Feet
0.70
Acres

15 Cornelius Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$1,789,000 | 125 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/36

$1,789,000

3
Bedrooms
1,645
Square Feet

125 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$1,799,000 | 9 Lookout Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/50

$1,799,000

3
Bedrooms
3,707
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

9 Lookout Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$699,900 | 62 Cornell Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871
1/27

$699,900

2
Bedrooms
1,648
Square Feet

62 Cornell Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 36 Riverside Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871

36 Riverside Avenue is a single family home for sale in Portsmouth, RI 02871. This property was listed for sale on August 17, 2026 by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty, it's currently listed at $1,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on December 31, 2001. This listing's school district is Portsmouth School District. Nearby schools include Howard Hathaway School, Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth High School. 36 Riverside Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,204 sqft single family home built in 1930.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.