This home's estimate is 58.3% higher than the average sale price ($706K) of 6 comparable homes.
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296 West Shore Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
About this home
Spectacular Waterviews! Enjoy sunrise and sunsets over Narragansett Bay from this contemporary home located in a secluded neighborhood just west of the Mt. Hope Bridge. The home includes shared deeded rights to a private beach that is perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding and boating all within steps of the house. Designed to capture as much of Narragansett Bay as possible, the home's open floor plan living level begins on the second floor, with the garage and basement area on the ground level. Large windows and sliding glass doors allow plenty of sunlight along with views up to Bristol Harbor, Mt. Hope Bay and across to Warwick Neck. There is one-bedroom on the living level with a full bath. The upper level features two more bedrooms and a full bath overlooking the living level below. The primary bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and private deck. An extensive deck on the living level crosses the front of the house and wraps around the side offering a separate exterior staircase to the more than 1/2 acre lawn. Close to Newport, Bristol, Rt. 24, nearby marinas, golf course, public and private schools, shopping and more.
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Sale history for 296 West Shore Rd
$688/sq ft
$685/sq ft
Tax history for 296 West Shore 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: 2
- Parking
- Features: Built In
- # of Parking (Total): 6
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Room Information
- # of Rooms (Total): 5
- Has Basement
- Basement Information: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
- Interior Features
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Other Features: Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylights, Tub Shower, Cable TV
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Stories (Total): 3
- Construction Details: Drywall, Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 29,620.8
- Lot Size Acres: 0.68
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Mooring, Walk to Water
- Zoning: R20
- Property Information
- Has View
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,680
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $569,900
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,547
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Connected, Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,680
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.68 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1995
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Newport County
- APN: 102800
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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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2 Beds | 1 Baths | 759 Sq. Ft. | $576,108 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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