Enjoy the river views from this home w/ many improvements located in a great neighborhood near town center, schools, library and Clements Mrkt. Lower level walkout family rm w/ fireplace, den & bath. Oak flrs, fresh paint & new roof. Great house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Martha Easley• Benchmark Associates, Inc.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,754 (+0.8%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2024
$5,711 (+3.1%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2023
$5,538 (−0.8%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2022
$5,580 (+1.6%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2021
$5,490 (+1.6%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2020
$5,404 (+12.3%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2019
$4,810 (+2.7%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2018
$4,684 (+3.6%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2017
$4,523 (+9.1%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2016
$4,146 (+1.3%)
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2015
$4,094
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2014
$4,094 (+1.8%)
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2013
$4,020 (+2.0%)
$142,400 + $134,300
$276,700
2012
$3,940
$142,400 + $134,300
$276,700
Tax history for 31 Seneca Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,754 (+0.8%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2024
$5,711 (+3.1%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2023
$5,538 (−0.8%)
$218,200 + $215,100
$433,300
2022
$5,580 (+1.6%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2021
$5,490 (+1.6%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2020
$5,404 (+12.3%)
$184,300 + $174,300
$358,600
2019
$4,810 (+2.7%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2018
$4,684 (+3.6%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2017
$4,523 (+9.1%)
$138,000 + $155,300
$293,300
2016
$4,146 (+1.3%)
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2015
$4,094
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2014
$4,094 (+1.8%)
$128,100 + $131,000
$259,100
2013
$4,020 (+2.0%)
$142,400 + $134,300
$276,700
2012
$3,940
$142,400 + $134,300
$276,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
375571
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Jul 9, 2018 • Final
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Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Built In, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 12,632
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Property Information
Has View
Below Grade Finished Area: 840
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,176
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $330,300
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,758
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 375571
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard Hathaway School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Portsmouth Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
Portsmouth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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 93° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portsmouth, RI • 02871
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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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4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$649,000 – $785,000
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