OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2022 for $685K

$958,875

•

3,400

sq ft

2538 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

About this home

This home is full of history from its beginnings in the early 1660's. At various times it was as a Tavern, Public House, Inn and Post Office. The property is in the Town Center (TC) zone that allows both residential and commercial uses in the same building. The property has large rooms throughout, hard wood floors and antique back-to-back fireplaces are on each level. The large conference room has its own bath, heating system and separate entrance. This space is ideal for many retails or office uses. The kitchen has a bee-hive oven, and all appliances are new. The Home has installed a new 4-bedroom septic system in 2019 and a new shingle roof in 2017. There is also a walk-up full attic for lots of storage. New 4-bedroom septic/commercial septic installed 2017, new roof installed in 2017. Home was fully insulated 2 months ago.

Single-familyProperty Type

0.68 acresLot Size

$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

8 spacesParking

Listed by Frank OLIVEIRA • RE/MAX Profnl. Newport, Inc.

Bought with Frank OLIVEIRA • RE/MAX Profnl. Newport, Inc.

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•Source:RIS #1304039

Redfin Estimate

$958,875

$274K since sold in April 2022$39K since August

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This home's estimate is 35.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,800,000
A
4 beds3 baths4,093 sq ft
32 Arrowhead Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,249,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,182 sq ft
220 Island Dr, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$924,900
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,177 sq ft
9 South Dr, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD SEP 18, 2025
$825,000
D
4 beds3 baths4,600 sq ft
1028 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$3,250,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,772 sq ft
47 Kane Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$860,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,354 sq ft
215 Harris Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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Market trends in 02871, RI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$680K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

14 days MoM

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9 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
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OPEN SUN, 9AM TO 11AM
$780,000
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
340 Old Mill Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN SUN, 10:30AM TO 12PM
$1,595,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,230 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$749,000
2 beds1 bath1,251 sq ft
45 Cedar Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 11AM
$799,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,022 sq ft
117 Canonchet Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$775,000
2 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
561 Boyds Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$699,900
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$750,000
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Sale history for 2538 East Main Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1304039

Apr 22, 2022

Sold

$685,000

$201/sq ft

Apr 7, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 20, 2022

Contingent

—

Feb 28, 2022

Listed

$699,500

$206/sq ft

RIS #1295920

Feb 27, 2022

Price Changed

$699,500

$206/sq ft

Feb 25, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2021

Price Changed

$750,000

$221/sq ft

Oct 11, 2021

Listed

$775,000

$228/sq ft

RIS #1174104

May 2, 2019

Sold

$375,000

$110/sq ft

Feb 14, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 15, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 26, 2018

Price Changed

$399,000

$117/sq ft

Apr 9, 2018

Relisted

—

Mar 27, 2018

Contingent

—

Mar 14, 2018

Relisted

—

Mar 9, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 25, 2017

Listed

$445,000

$131/sq ft

+35

This home is full of history from its beginning as a Tavern, Alehouse, Public House, Inn and Post office at various times of history beginning in the early 1660's. The property is in the Town Center (TC) zone that allows both residential and commercial uses in the same building. The buildingt could also be used as a BB facility or a home/business combination. The home has large rooms throughout. The home has 2 separate heating systems, 2 full attics and a full basement with bulkhead entrance. Antique back-to-back fireplaces are on each level. The large conference room has its own heating system, bath and separate entrance. Kitchen has a bee-hive oven and new appliances, Home has a new roof, gutters and downspouts. Home exterior has been power washed and all interior floors are to be refinished. All exterior rotten wood to be replaced.

RIS #1158436

Sep 25, 2017

Relisted

—

Sep 25, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 15, 2017

Listing Removed

—

May 26, 2017

Listed

$475,000

$140/sq ft

RIS #421476

Mar 30, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Oct 24, 1994

Listed

$248,000

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,461 (+0.8%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2024

$8,397 (+3.1%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2023

$8,142 (+40.8%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2022

$5,781 (+1.6%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2021

$5,688 (+1.6%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2020

$5,599 (−19.2%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2019

$6,931 (+2.7%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2018

$6,749 (+3.6%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2017

$6,516 (−3.2%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2016

$6,734 (+1.3%)

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2015

$6,650

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2014

$6,650 (−8.1%)

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2013

$7,236 (+2.0%)

$251,600 + $246,400

$498,000

2012

$7,092

$251,600 + $246,400

$498,000

Tax history for 2538 East Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,461 (+0.8%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2024

$8,397 (+3.1%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2023

$8,142 (+40.8%)

$270,200 + $366,900

$637,100

2022

$5,781 (+1.6%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2021

$5,688 (+1.6%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2020

$5,599 (−19.2%)

$171,900 + $199,600

$371,500

2019

$6,931 (+2.7%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2018

$6,749 (+3.6%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2017

$6,516 (−3.2%)

$229,200 + $193,400

$422,600

2016

$6,734 (+1.3%)

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2015

$6,650

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2014

$6,650 (−8.1%)

$227,800 + $193,100

$420,900

2013

$7,236 (+2.0%)

$251,600 + $246,400

$498,000

2012

$7,092

$251,600 + $246,400

$498,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.68 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,400

Year built

1732

Style

Other

County

Newport County

APN

375754

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 8

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Features: Stone

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Plaster, Clapboard, Shingle Siding

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 29,620.8
Lot Size Acres: 0.68
Frontage Length: 123
Zoning: TC

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $371,500

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,599.62
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Multiple Meters, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1732
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 375754

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

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Howard Hathaway School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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5/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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$911,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 2538 East Main Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
2550 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$672,528
2520 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$758,263

Address	Redfin Estimate
2592 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1005 Sq. Ft.	$402,778
2550 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$659,055

Address	Redfin Estimate
2588 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$332,052
2592 E Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1005 Sq. Ft.	$395,365

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