78 Point Road

Closed 4/20/22
Closed 4/20/22
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Front Foyer
Great room / open kitchen
Updated kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen dinign with water views
Great room
Great room
Paver patio off great room
Waterside patio for dining and sunsets
Primary bedroom balcony with new wire railing and trek deck
Primary bedroom comprising entire 2nd level
Primary bedroom western water view
Primary bedroom
Primary bedroom with view of staircase
Primary bedroom with designated work space
Primary bedroom viws
Primary en-suite bathroom
Primary en-suite bathroom
Front foyer
Front living room with dining space
Front living room with dining space
Front living room with dining space
Front hall leading to full bath and bedrooms on main level
Full bath on main level
Guest room 1 on main level.
Guest room 2 on main level
Media Room in finished basement.
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Half bath in basement
Laundry Room w/direct exterior walkout in basement
Mud room off entrance leading from driveway
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Shed
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,325,000
3 beds2,744 sqft$483/sqft
78 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$483/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Waterfront light-filled contemporary on Blue Bill Cove offering double water views with sunrises over the Sakonnet River and stunning sunsets over Narragansett Bay. One of a kind waterfront property with private staircase leading to the shore with potential for a dock and moorings. Totally renovated in 2000 and meticulously maintained by discerning owners. Wall of windows and skylights with views of the Cove and updated kitchen and baths. Living room, two dining areas, plus two bedrooms and new bath...Waterfront light-filled contemporary on Blue Bill Cove offering double water views with sunrises over the Sakonnet River and stunning sunsets over Narragansett Bay. One of a kind waterfront property with private staircase leading to the shore with potential for a dock and moorings. Totally renovated in 2000 and meticulously maintained by discerning owners. Wall of windows and skylights with views of the Cove and updated kitchen and baths. Living room, two dining areas, plus two bedrooms and new bath on first level. Radiant heated floors in living room and bath. The second level is dedicated to a spacious primary bedroom with 17' vaulted ceilings, en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and workspace. In addition, a newly renovated balcony (architectural wire railing and trek decking) provides a spectacular vantage point over the Cove. The finished basement includes a half bath, designated laundry area, cedar closets, media room and storage with both interior/exterior access to the yard. Wonderful backyard waterside patio. New roof in 2020, septic installed in 2000, Beckett Furnace in 2001 along with a generator. Easy access to Boston and Providence and a short ride to trendy Newport make this an ideal getaway retreat.
  • Listed by: LeAnne West 401.787.7604 lwest@gustavewhite.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
  • Listed by: Chris West 401.862.7162 cwest@gustavewhite.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Listing closed: 04/20/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1301350

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 78 Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,678 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Newport County
  • Subdivision Name: Blue Bill Cove
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Y N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Water Access, Walk To Water, Waterfront
  • View: Saltwater, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Portsmouth
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Portsmouth
  • Postal Code: 02871
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4953
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 4
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,678.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 697700
  • Tax Lot: 94
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2110.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 634.0
  • Building Area Total: 2744.0
  • Living Area: 2,744.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Multiple Lots, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 16117.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 78POINTRDPORT
  • 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: 1955
  • C L I P: 7,864,748,710
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Radiant, Zoned
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closets, Cathedral Ceilings, Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Window Features: Skylights, Thermal Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Storage Room
  • Room Level 1: Lower
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Family Room
  • Room Level 2: Lower
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Laundry
  • Room Level 3: Lower
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Half Bath
  • Room Level 4: Lower
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Foyer
  • Room Level 7: First
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bathroom
  • Room Level 8: First
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 9: First
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Dining Room
  • Room Level 10: First
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Kitchen
  • Room Features 11: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 11: First
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Great Room
  • Room Level 12: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Storage Room, Family Room, Laundry, Half Bath, Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Great Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 78 Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488561368

$1,325,000

+9.1% / yr

Apr 20, 2022

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301350

$1,325,000—
Mar 4, 2022

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301350

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488561368

$1,325,000

+9.1% / yr

04/20/2022

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301350

$1,325,000
03/04/2022

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301350

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Public Records for 78 Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$748,300Additions$468,800Total$1,217,100
Tax Record2025$16,163 ($1,347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,205 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,205 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt396 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,803 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNPORT M:021 B:0094

Schools near 78 Point Road

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

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