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178 Prospect Farm Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
About this home
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!
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Sale history for 178 Prospect Farm Rd
$335/sq ft
$362/sq ft
Tax history for 178 Prospect Farm Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage/Carport Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking
- Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- # of Parking (Total): 9
- # of Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 4
- Room Information
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Has Basement
- Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Features: Gas
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Other Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Cable TV
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Stories (Total): 2
- Construction Details: Drywall, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Security Features: Security System Owned
- Fencing: Security
- Pool and Spa Information
- Pool Features: Pool
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 75,359
- Lot Size Acres: 1.73
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
- Has Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Dock Access, River Access, Water Access, Waterfront
- Frontage Length: 88
- Zoning: R20
- Property Information
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,499
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3,737
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $1,087,600
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $17,373.32
- Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Underground Utilities
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,737
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.73 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Newport County
- APN: 376023
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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