Experience coastal living in this beautifully refreshed waterfront residence in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Overlooking the tranquil waters of Blue Bill Cove, this three bedroom home offers direct access to a lifestyle filled with kayaking, paddleboarding, and peaceful moments enjoyed from your private deck. The interior has been thoughtfully renovated to suit today’s standards, showcasing a new kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances and durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Located in the desirable Island Park neighborhood, the home is just a short walk to beloved local destinations including Blue Anchor Grill, Tremblay’s, and Flo’s Clam Shack. Ideal as a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or income producing property, presents a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living in one of Rhode Island’s most charming coastal communities.
For sale
$795,000
47 Cedar Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$510/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront residencePrivate deck
- 205 days
- 714
- 20
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Devin Sheehan 401-297-6231,
SERHANT.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1404588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,160
- Finished area below ground: 400
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: PORTM021B0040
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
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: Marina, Tennis
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $510/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $436,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,795
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $795,000-6.5%$510/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+6.4%$545/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listing removed | $4,250$3/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $4,250-11.5%$3/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $4,800-29.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,800$4/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Listing removed | $799,000$512/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000$512/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$512/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,000+14.2%$512/sqft |
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| 12/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/8/2023 | Price change | $699,900-6.7%$449/sqft |
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| 6/27/2023 | Price change | $749,900-6.3%$481/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,900+166.6%$513/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2022 | Pending sale | $300,000-29%$192/sqft |
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| 4/11/2022 | Sold | $422,500+40.8%$271/sqft |
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| 3/8/2022 | Pending sale | $300,000$192/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $300,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,795 +0.7% | $436,400 |
| 2024 | $5,752 +20.2% | $436,400 +41.9% |
| 2023 | $4,785 | $307,500 |
| 2022 | $4,785 +1.6% | $307,500 |
| 2021 | $4,708 +1.6% | $307,500 |
| 2020 | $4,635 +27% | $307,500 +38.3% |
| 2019 | $3,648 +2.7% | $222,400 |
| 2018 | $3,552 +3.6% | $222,400 |
| 2017 | $3,429 +2.2% | $222,400 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $3,354 +1.3% | $209,600 |
| 2015 | $3,312 | $209,600 |
| 2014 | $3,312 -11% | $209,600 -18.2% |
| 2013 | $3,721 +2% | $256,100 |
| 2012 | $3,647 +2.4% | $256,100 |
| 2011 | $3,562 +1.6% | $256,100 -17.4% |
| 2010 | $3,505 +0.3% | $310,200 |
| 2009 | $3,493 +3.9% | $310,200 |
| 2008 | $3,363 +4.8% | $310,200 +10% |
| 2007 | $3,208 +5.9% | $281,900 |
| 2006 | $3,030 +3.8% | $281,900 |
| 2005 | $2,918 +17.4% | $281,900 +83.8% |
| 2004 | $2,485 -1.6% | $153,400 |
| 2003 | $2,525 | $153,400 |
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