Off Market Sep 2002 for $258K

$642,160

•

1,968

sq ft

256 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Liz Mastin • Hogan & Stone

Bought with Joan Wiese • Harper, Ramos & Sheridan

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•Source:RIS #209095

Redfin Estimate

$642,160

$384K since sold in September 2002$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($640K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$520,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,088 sq ft
11 Roy Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$660,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
429 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$610,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,838 sq ft
141 Redwood Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$789,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,105 sq ft
403 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$545,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,188 sq ft
58 Redwood Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$717,850
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,938 sq ft
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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

99.6%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$720K

$78K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,300,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,920 sq ft
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NEW 18 HRS AGO
$2,749,500
5 beds3.5 baths4,160 sq ft
75 Macomber Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$525,000
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
16 Garden St, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$2,675,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,412 sq ft
57 Strawberry Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,490,000
2 beds2 baths2,057 sq ft
130 Common Fence Blvd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN TODAY, 10AM TO 12PM
$325,000
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
5 Robert Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,449,000
5 beds3 baths3,792 sq ft
95 Holman St, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$665,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,944 sq ft
49 Evergreen Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$625,000
3 beds1 bath1,525 sq ft
63 Bourbon St, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$679,000
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Sale history for 256 East Main Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #803968

Sep 20, 2019

Price Changed

$139,000

$71/sq ft

Jun 19, 1998

Sold

$129,000

$66/sq ft

Apr 13, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 1998

Listed

$149,000

$76/sq ft

RIS #655620

Nov 8, 2016

Price Changed

$389,500

$198/sq ft

Mar 11, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 2006

Listed

$394,500

$200/sq ft

RIS #209095

Sep 27, 2002

Sold

$258,000

$131/sq ft

Sep 17, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jun 29, 2002

Listed

$259,000

$132/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,555 (+0.8%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2024

$5,513 (+3.1%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2023

$5,346 (+2.4%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2022

$5,219 (+1.6%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2021

$5,135 (+1.6%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2020

$5,054 (+13.3%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2019

$4,459 (+2.7%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2018

$4,342 (+3.6%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2017

$4,193 (+9.2%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2016

$3,840 (+1.3%)

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2015

$3,792

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2014

$3,792 (−4.3%)

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2013

$3,961 (+2.0%)

$104,300 + $168,300

$272,600

2012

$3,882

$104,300 + $168,300

$272,600

Tax history for 256 East Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,555 (+0.8%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2024

$5,513 (+3.1%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2023

$5,346 (+2.4%)

$144,600 + $273,700

$418,300

2022

$5,219 (+1.6%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2021

$5,135 (+1.6%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2020

$5,054 (+13.3%)

$125,700 + $209,700

$335,400

2019

$4,459 (+2.7%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2018

$4,342 (+3.6%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2017

$4,193 (+9.2%)

$81,600 + $190,300

$271,900

2016

$3,840 (+1.3%)

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2015

$3,792

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2014

$3,792 (−4.3%)

$81,600 + $158,400

$240,000

2013

$3,961 (+2.0%)

$104,300 + $168,300

$272,600

2012

$3,882

$104,300 + $168,300

$272,600

*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

0.38 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,872

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

99023

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Built In
# of Parking (Total): 5
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 16,000
Lot Size Acres: 0.3673
Frontage Length: 80
Zoning: R-30

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,968
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $175,600

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,831
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Annually

Community Information
Community Features: Highway Access, Near Schools, Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 99023

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 92° 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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Portsmouth, RI • 02871

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Estimated sale price

$611,000 – $739,000

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Home values near 256 East Main Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1293 Sq. Ft.	$522,821
248 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$579,551

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 963 Sq. Ft.	$440,136
253 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	$566,882

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1892 Sq. Ft.	$556,156
285 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1977 Sq. Ft.	$559,371

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