Welcome to this charming Cape in one of Bristol's most desirable locations! Set near the Fourth of July parade route and just minutes from Colt State Park, downtown shops and restaurants, and the East Bay Bike Path, this home puts the best of Bristol right at your doorstep. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a finished walkout basement offering flexible living space. The inviting sunroom overlooks the private, fenced backyard and is the perfect spot to relax. Recent updates include new windows and a roof installed just two years ago. Full of warmth, character, and an unbeatable location, this lovely Cape is ready to welcome you home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
9,496 sq ftLot Size
$445Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Zachary Pezzullo• William Raveis Inspire
High School, located between Hope Street and Metacom Avenue, is a residential and civic Bristol neighborhood with leafy side streets and a campus-centered feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mt. Hope Avenue and Hope Street corridor, where school grounds, playing fields, and small local storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing reads as classic Bristol—compact Capes, Colonials, and mid-century splits with tidy yards and mature trees. Colt State Park frames nearby routines with shoreline paths and broad lawns. Linden Place adds a dose of local history and garden calm. Downtown’s independent tables and taps—DeWolf Tavern, Borealis Coffee Company, and Pivotal Brewing Company—round out the everyday circuit.
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Offer insights
8 Fort Hill Rd · $897,000
$908K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $908K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
32 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Attic
Cedar closets
Finished basement with interior and exterior entry
Storage
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first level
Two additional bedrooms on the second level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility/laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Gas heating with baseboard units
Ductless cooling
Whole-house fan
Exterior features
Deck
Breezeway
Walkable to the water
Located on a cul-de-sac
Home design
Two-story house
Concrete perimeter foundation
Parking
Attached garage (2 garage spaces)
Total of 4 parking spaces with 2 covered
Construction
Plaster exterior
Shingle siding
Vinyl siding
Built with a concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Sewer connected
Water connected
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Community near marina, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and schools
Electricity and solar
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This beautiful and meticulously maintained home is situated on a highly coveted dead-end street in the heart of Bristol. An open and airy floorplan boasts gleaming hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light throughout, with three well-appointed bedrooms and a finished lower level. A sunroom overlooks the landscaped yard through french doors with a perfect view of the in-ground pool, surrounded by evergreens and perennial flower beds offering blooms from April to October. The bike path is located just at the end of the street, with breathtaking views of Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Minutes to Colt State Park, Bristol Town Beach, schools, and to the lovely historic village with its fabulous restaurants. The famous 4th of July parade is at the end of the street, so you can sit in the privacy of your fenced backyard oasis and enjoy the fireworks directly overhead!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,658 (+3.4%)
$180,900 + $300,900
$481,800
2023
$6,437 (+2.8%)
$180,900 + $300,900
$481,800
2022
$6,263 (+29.0%)
$180,900 + $300,900
$481,800
2021
$4,855 (+2.2%)
$165,500 + $172,100
$337,600
2020
$4,750 (+2.5%)
$165,500 + $172,100
$337,600
2019
$4,632 (−5.7%)
$165,500 + $172,100
$337,600
2018
$4,912 (+19.2%)
$164,700 + $154,700
$319,400
2017
$4,122 (+1.0%)
$141,100 + $135,200
$276,300
2016
$4,081 (+5.3%)
$141,100 + $135,200
$276,300
2015
$3,876 (−11.7%)
$141,100 + $135,200
$276,300
2014
$4,389
$194,900 + $141,200
$336,100
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,014
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,014
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
83657
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Apr 29, 2021 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jan 7, 2021 • Active
Plumbing
Excavate for a sewer line replacement.
Grading
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bristol, RI • 02809
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Bristol. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8 Fort Hill Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $545,000 and $810,000.
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