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42 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
About this home
Welcome to 42 Potomac Rd. A well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom split level home situated in a wonderful neighborhood. Enjoy the beautiful expansive back yard, a spacious driveway and 1-car garage. Hardwood floors flow throughout the open concept living, dining room and down the hall into the bedrooms. Beautiful fenced in back yard with a deck perfect for entertaining/gardening. Additional highlights include a fireplace, and a finished lower-level bonus living area. Take advantage of the top-rated Portsmouth School System, shopping, dining, highway access and other amenities less than 5 minutes away. Perfect location close to Bristol, the beaches, Newport and the Navy Base. Make this dream home your own!
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Sale history for 42 Potomac Rd
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Tax history for 42 Potomac 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: 1
- Parking
- Features: Attached, Garage
- # of Parking (Total): 3
- # of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Room Information
- # of Rooms (Total): 6
- Has Basement
- Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Features: Masonry
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl
- Other Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower, Cable TV
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Stories (Total): 2
- Construction Details: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 0.29
- Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
- Zoning: R20
- Property Information
- Below Grade Finished Area: 392
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,030
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $282,200
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,417
- Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Connected, Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,030
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.29 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1969
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Newport County
- APN: 100724
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Lifestyle
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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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