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Off Market Apr 2022 for $1.3M

$1,691,734

•

2,744

sq ft

78 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

About this home

Waterfront light-filled contemporary on Blue Bill Cove offering double water views with sunrises over the Sakonnet River and stunning sunsets over Narragansett Bay. One of a kind waterfront property with private staircase leading to the shore with potential for a dock and moorings. Totally renovated in 2000 and meticulously maintained by discerning owners. Wall of windows and skylights with views of the Cove and updated kitchen and baths. Living room, two dining areas, plus two bedrooms and new bath on first level. Radiant heated floors in living room and bath. The second level is dedicated to a spacious primary bedroom with 17' vaulted ceilings, en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and workspace. In addition, a newly renovated balcony (architectural wire railing and trek decking) provides a spectacular vantage point over the Cove. The finished basement includes a half bath, designated laundry area, cedar closets, media room and storage with both interior/exterior access to the yard. Wonderful backyard waterside patio. New roof in 2020, septic installed in 2000, Beckett Furnace in 2001 along with a generator. Easy access to Boston and Providence and a short ride to trendy Newport make this an ideal getaway retreat.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$617Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by LeAnne West • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

Listed by Chris West • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

Bought with Kim Correia • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:RIS #1301350

Redfin Estimate

$1,691,734

$367K since sold in April 2022$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 90.4% higher than the average sale price ($888K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 27, 2026
$950,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
576 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,459,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
18 Sunset Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$690,000
C
3 beds3 baths3,218 sq ft
52 Viking Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,170,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,207 sq ft
161 Narragansett Blvd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$410,000
E
3 beds1 bath2,280 sq ft
22 Maple Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$651,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
43 Viking Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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Market trends in 02871, RI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$797K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,580,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,000 sq ft
95 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
COMING SOON
$679,000
3 beds2 baths1,997 sq ft
57 Bancroft Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
COMING SOON
$875,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,822 sq ft
264 Rolling Hill Rd #264, Portsmouth, RI 02871
COMING SOON
$4,000,000
3 beds5.5 baths4,819 sq ft
464 Black Point Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
VIDEO TOUR
$795,000
3 beds3 baths1,938 sq ft
30 Lock Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$949,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,684 sq ft
297 Water St Unit A2, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$575,000
3 beds1 bath1,776 sq ft
7 Thurston Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$2,695,000
5 beds4 baths4,629 sq ft
15 Cornelius Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$1,789,000
3 beds3 baths1,645 sq ft
125 Cory's Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$1,799,000
3 beds4 baths3,707 sq ft
9 Lookout Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Sale history for 78 Point Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1301350

Apr 20, 2022

Sold

$1,325,000

$483/sq ft

Mar 4, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 16, 2022

Contingent

—

Jan 12, 2022

Listed

$1,395,000

$508/sq ft

RIS #606730

Apr 25, 1997

Sold

$150,000

$55/sq ft

Apr 9, 1996

Listed

$159,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,163 (+2.3%)

$748,300 + $468,800

$1,217,100

2024

$15,798 (+3.1%)

$742,100 + $456,500

$1,198,600

2023

$15,318 (+41.1%)

$742,100 + $456,500

$1,198,600

2022

$10,856 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2021

$10,682 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2020

$10,514 (+14.0%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2019

$9,225 (+2.7%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2018

$8,983 (+3.6%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2017

$8,674 (+10.6%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2016

$7,846 (+1.3%)

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2015

$7,748

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2014

$7,748 (−9.5%)

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2013

$8,557 (+3.1%)

$384,800 + $204,100

$588,900

2012

$8,296

$384,800 + $197,800

$582,600

Tax history for 78 Point Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,163 (+2.3%)

$748,300 + $468,800

$1,217,100

2024

$15,798 (+3.1%)

$742,100 + $456,500

$1,198,600

2023

$15,318 (+41.1%)

$742,100 + $456,500

$1,198,600

2022

$10,856 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2021

$10,682 (+1.6%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2020

$10,514 (+14.0%)

$437,000 + $260,700

$697,700

2019

$9,225 (+2.7%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2018

$8,983 (+3.6%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2017

$8,674 (+10.6%)

$326,000 + $236,500

$562,500

2016

$7,846 (+1.3%)

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2015

$7,748

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2014

$7,748 (−9.5%)

$305,600 + $184,800

$490,400

2013

$8,557 (+3.1%)

$384,800 + $204,100

$588,900

2012

$8,296

$384,800 + $197,800

$582,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,205

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

99386

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Other Features: Cedar Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylights, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Masonry

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 16,117
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Lot Features: Multiple lots, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Has View
Below Grade Finished Area: 634
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,110
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $697,700

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $10,678
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Radiant, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,205
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 99386

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

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Howard Hathaway School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Portsmouth Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi

8/10

Portsmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

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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 94° 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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Estimated sale price

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 78 Point Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1370 Sq. Ft.	$873,907
61 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$832,928

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$809,956
69 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2698 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,269

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2461 Sq. Ft.	$1,008,684
46 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$1,633,334

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