Welcome to 243 Turnpike Avenue, a charming ranch-style home nestled in the heart of Portsmouth, RI, boasting a brick-front facade and a large fenced yard for privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Step inside to discover a cozy living room featuring a brick fireplace, built-in bookcases, and hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen offers maple cabinets, tile flooring, and access to the backyard deck, ideal for alfresco dining. The main bedroom includes a full bath for added convenience. Downstairs, the finished basement provides additional living space and a laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer. Other highlights include a one-car garage with a mudroom area, a newer furnace, and central air conditioning. Conveniently located near highways, bus routes, and shopping, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. With minor updates needed to freshen up the space, this property presents an exciting opportunity to settle into the Portsmouth community.
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
243 Turnpike Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
3beds
2,172sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.3 Acres Lot
$586,200 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$4,135 Estimated rent
Home value
$586,200
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Brick fireplaceBackyard deckLaundry areaCentral air conditioningBus routesLocated near highwaysAdditional living space
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Listed by:
The Dowd Team 401-864-4488,
Keller Williams Coastal
Bought with:
Mari-Anne Sprague
Keller Williams Coastal
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1356800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Finished,Common,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
- Attic: Attic Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,254
- Total interior livable area: 2,172 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,254
- Finished area below ground: 918
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: PORTM030B0025A
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | Sold | $490,000+5.4%$226/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1356800 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Pending sale | $465,000$214/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1356800 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2024 | Contingent | $465,000$214/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1356800 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $465,000+63.2%$214/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1356800 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2004 | Sold | $285,000$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,559 +0.8% | $343,300 |
| 2024 | $4,525 +4.8% | $343,300 +23.7% |
| 2023 | $4,318 | $277,500 |
| 2022 | $4,318 +1.6% | $277,500 |
| 2021 | $4,249 +1.6% | $277,500 |
| 2020 | $4,183 +17.7% | $277,500 +28.1% |
| 2019 | $3,553 +2.7% | $216,600 |
| 2018 | $3,459 +3.6% | $216,600 |
| 2017 | $3,340 +6.9% | $216,600 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $3,125 +1.3% | $195,300 |
| 2015 | $3,086 | $195,300 |
| 2014 | $3,086 -4.5% | $195,300 -12.2% |
| 2013 | $3,231 +2% | $222,400 |
| 2012 | $3,167 +2.4% | $222,400 |
| 2011 | $3,094 -3.1% | $222,400 -21.3% |
| 2010 | $3,193 +0.3% | $282,600 |
| 2009 | $3,182 +3.9% | $282,600 |
| 2008 | $3,063 +3.7% | $282,600 +8.8% |
| 2007 | $2,955 +5.8% | $259,700 |
| 2006 | $2,792 +3.9% | $259,700 |
| 2005 | $2,688 +8.9% | $259,700 +70.4% |
| 2004 | $2,469 -1.6% | $152,400 |
| 2003 | $2,509 | $152,400 |
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Neighborhood: 02871
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Howard Hathaway SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- 243 Turnpike Ave
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