2 Bedroom/1 Bath Cape with central A/C and an attached 2 car garage on corner lot with private fenced in back yard. Interior was recently repainted and new premium vinyl plank flooring was recently installed in the living room, dining area and den. There is a galley kitchen with ample cabinet space, stainless steel appliances & a center island with electric range top that seats four. A large rear deck is accessible from the dining area to enjoy relaxing after a hard day at work or entertaining family & friends on the weekend. A den, off kitchen, has lots of windows and provides a bright and welcoming additional living space. A large open living room/dining area is located off the other side of the kitchen with access to a rear deck and the fenced back yard through a sliding door. One bedroom is located on the 1st floor and a 2nd large bedroom is on the second floor. The house is cable ready, is equipped with and a Generac standby emergency generator and is connected to municipal water & a private conventional septic system. Washer, dryer & mechanical systems are located in the basement that can be access from either inside the house or rear yard. Two utility sheds at the rear of the property for storage of lawn equipment and other items. The property is centrally located just 10 minutes from NAVSTA Newport and Newport's downtown & harbor area containing numerous restaurants, shopping opportunities & entertainment venues, and 35 minutes from Providence.
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
1 Bancroft Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871
2beds
1,448sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.47 Acres Lot
$536,800 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$2,806 Estimated rent
Home value
$536,800
$440,000 - $650,000
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Utility shedsLarge rear deckGalley kitchenStainless steel appliancesCorner lot
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Listed by:
Edward August 401-749-1791,
PMI of Rhode Island
Bought with:
The DiSpirito Team
Engel & Volkers Oceanside
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1384935
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Den
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
Dining area
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Water, Gas Connected, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Paneled), Skylight, Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,448
- Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,448
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Extra Wide Shower
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Foundation area: 816
- Parcel number: PORTM056B0028
- Zoning: R30
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Paneled, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Individual Meter, Municipal, Well
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $390,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,417
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Inclusions: 1) Wood stove in Den is NOT OPERATIONAL 2) well is not connected to house water supply and Owner does not attest to quality of well water or its availability
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $525,000$363/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1384935 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$363/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1384935 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$363/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1384935 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,186 +0.8% | $390,500 |
| 2024 | $5,147 +0.4% | $390,500 +18.6% |
| 2023 | $5,124 | $329,300 |
| 2022 | $5,124 +1.6% | $329,300 |
| 2021 | $5,042 +12.8% | $329,300 |
| 2020 | $4,469 +5.9% | $329,300 +14.6% |
| 2019 | $4,218 -8.1% | $287,300 |
| 2018 | $4,588 +3.6% | $287,300 |
| 2017 | $4,430 +5.6% | $287,300 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $4,194 +1.3% | $262,100 |
| 2015 | $4,141 | $262,100 |
| 2014 | $4,141 +0.2% | $262,100 -7.8% |
| 2013 | $4,131 +2.1% | $284,300 |
| 2012 | $4,048 +2.4% | $284,300 |
| 2011 | $3,955 +13.3% | $284,300 -8% |
| 2010 | $3,491 +0.4% | $308,900 |
| 2009 | $3,478 +3.9% | $308,900 |
| 2008 | $3,348 -8.3% | $308,900 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $3,650 +5.9% | $320,700 |
| 2006 | $3,448 +3.9% | $320,700 |
| 2005 | $3,319 +1.8% | $320,700 +59.4% |
| 2004 | $3,259 -1.6% | $201,200 |
| 2003 | $3,312 | $201,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02871
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