OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2018 for $249K

$574,541

•

3,808

sq ft

531 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

About this home

Attention investors! Historic 1790 shingle style Colonial with a legal 1 bedroom detached apartment! This 8 room Colonial features wide plank flooring and historic features such as 4 panel doors and antique wood work, exposed beams and five closed fireplaces. The 1864 sq. foot layout includes 3-4 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus a walk up attic area with expansion possibilities. 2005 roof shingles and a 2016 new boiler. The 24'x30' detached garage has a 720 s/f work space. Attached to the back side of the garage is a LEGAL 1 bedroom, 560 sq. ft. apartment - or, use "as needed". The historic home is on a 13,500 sq. foot lot with 115 feet of frontage. Needs Septic.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1720Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Benjamin Willett • Keller Williams Coastal

Bought with Benjamin Willett • Keller Williams Coastal

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•Source:RIS #1198401

Redfin Estimate

$574,541

$326K since sold in September 2018$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 33.1% lower than the average sale price ($858K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$690,000
A
3 beds3 baths3,218 sq ft
52 Viking Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$935,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,061 sq ft
011 First St, Portsmouth, RI 02872
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$715,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
523 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 27, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
576 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$400,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
103 Windward Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,459,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
18 Sunset Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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$373,478

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Market trends in 02871, RI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$680K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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Sale history for 531 Bristol Ferry Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1198401

Sep 12, 2018

Sold

$249,000

$65/sq ft

Aug 27, 2018

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 30, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 18, 2018

Listed

$249,900

$66/sq ft

RIS #1198396

Sep 12, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Aug 27, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 18, 2018

Listed

$249,900

$66/sq ft

RIS #1150629

Nov 18, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 24, 2017

Price Changed

$299,000

$79/sq ft

Jun 28, 2017

Price Changed

$320,000

$84/sq ft

Feb 8, 2017

Listed

$399,800

$105/sq ft

RIS #1150560

Nov 18, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 24, 2017

Price Changed

$299,000

$79/sq ft

Jun 28, 2017

Price Changed

$320,000

$84/sq ft

Feb 7, 2017

Price Changed

$399,800

$105/sq ft

Feb 7, 2017

Listed

$389,800

$102/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,547 (+0.8%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2024

$4,513 (+3.1%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2023

$4,376 (+1.2%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2022

$4,324 (+1.6%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2021

$4,255 (+1.6%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2020

$4,188 (−30.1%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2019

$5,994 (+2.7%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2018

$5,837 (+3.6%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2017

$5,636 (+20.0%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2016

$4,696 (+1.3%)

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2015

$4,637

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2014

$4,637 (−8.1%)

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2013

$5,045 (+2.0%)

$112,200 + $235,000

$347,200

2012

$4,944

$112,200 + $235,000

$347,200

Tax history for 531 Bristol Ferry Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,547 (+0.8%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2024

$4,513 (+3.1%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2023

$4,376 (+1.2%)

$177,700 + $164,700

$342,400

2022

$4,324 (+1.6%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2021

$4,255 (+1.6%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2020

$4,188 (−30.1%)

$154,600 + $123,300

$277,900

2019

$5,994 (+2.7%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2018

$5,837 (+3.6%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2017

$5,636 (+20.0%)

$122,900 + $242,600

$365,500

2016

$4,696 (+1.3%)

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2015

$4,637

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2014

$4,637 (−8.1%)

$101,000 + $192,500

$293,500

2013

$5,045 (+2.0%)

$112,200 + $235,000

$347,200

2012

$4,944

$112,200 + $235,000

$347,200

*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

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Newport County

APN

374389

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Features: Masonry

Equipment
Appliances: Oil Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Wood Siding, Shingle Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 13,503
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Zoning: R20

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,808
Foundation Details: Combination, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $365,500

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,636
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Not Available
Electic On Property
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Steam

Location

Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 4
# Of Buildings: 2

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 374389

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Howard Hathaway School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

8/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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

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Estimated sale price

$546,000 – $661,000

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Home values near 531 Bristol Ferry Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$856,275
548 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5428 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
513 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$697,666
516 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$711,263

Address	Redfin Estimate
545 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$846,418
523 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$730,280

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