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    • $1,595,000

    36 Riverside Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871

    4beds
    1,204sqft
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    $10,054/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $1,494,200 Zestimate®
    $1,325/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private dockUnobstructed water viewsBeautifully maintained groundsCobblestone-lined shell drivewayUpdated bathroomsBluestone patioIpe decking
    Rare Tiverton Basin Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. This timeless waterfront cottage offers a private dock and exceptional views across Tiverton Basin and down the Sakonnet River. The four-bedroom, two-bath cottage captures the timeless charm with original heart pine floors, bead board detailing, whitewashed walls, and an inviting outdoor shower. A thoughtful renovation completed in 2015 enhanced the property while preserving its character, including new cedar shingles and a cedar roof with copper gutters, a renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, new Pella sliders and doors, Ipe decking, a bluestone patio, and a cobblestone-lined shell driveway. Built in 1930 and lovingly preserved, this home has been used as a summer retreat and while it has electric heat, is not fully winterized. Southern exposure fills the property with natural light, while the generous side yard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the waterfront setting. Step onto the private dock for a morning swim, set sail across the harbor, dig for clams at low tide, or cruise by boat to the Boathouse for lunch. With its unobstructed water views, private dock, classic architectural details, and beautifully maintained grounds, this is a property that evokes a bygone era while offering the comforts of today. And yet, Newport is just 20 minutes away and downtown Boston approximately 60 minutes.
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    Listed by:

    Grace Cimo McCluskey 401-849-3000,

    Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

    Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1420748MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Level: First
      Dining area
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Sun room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Electric, Partially Heated
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Washer
      Features
      • Wall (Paneled), Wall (Wood), Stairs, Insulation (None)
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Brick
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,204
      • Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,204
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Beach, Dock, Flood Insurance, Mooring, Ocean Front, River, Saltwater Front, Walk to Salt Water
      Lot
      • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: PORTM010B0009
      • Zoning: R10

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Paneled, Wood Wall(s), Shingles, Wood
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Utilities for property: Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
      • Subdivision: Hummocks
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Portsmouth

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,325/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $591,600
      • Annual tax amount: $7,500
      • Date on market: 8/17/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,494,200

        $1.42M - $1.57M

        $3,385/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Listed for sale$1,595,000+608.9%$1,325/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1420748 Report a problem
        12/31/2001Sold$225,000$187/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,856 +0.8%$591,600
        2024$7,797 +3.5%$591,600 +22.2%
        2023$7,536 $484,300
        2022$7,536 +1.6%$484,300
        2021$7,415 +1.6%$484,300
        2020$7,298 +14.1%$484,300 +24.2%
        2019$6,394 +2.7%$389,900
        2018$6,227 +3.6%$389,900
        2017$6,012 +8.8%$389,900 +12.9%
        2016$5,525 +1.3%$345,300
        2015$5,456 $345,300
        2014$5,456 -4.7%$345,300 -12.4%
        2013$5,728 +2%$394,200
        2012$5,613 +2.4%$394,200
        2011$5,483 +2%$394,200 -17.1%
        2010$5,373 +0.4%$475,500
        2009$5,354 +3.9%$475,500
        2008$5,154 -6.5%$475,500 -1.8%
        2007$5,511 +5.9%$484,300
        2006$5,206 +3.8%$484,300
        2005$5,013 +25.1%$484,300 +95.8%
        2004$4,008 -1.6%$247,400
        2003$4,072 $247,400
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        Neighborhood: 02871

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        45 / 100
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