Welcome to 97 Turnpike Avenue. This charming two-bedroom, one-bath 1880 era farmhouse features a large eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, first floor bedroom and bath with laundry in need of a new owner with vision to carry out restoration and renovation. Tucked behind the hedges this property presents a unique opportunity with approximately 3.20 acres, the farmhouse with detached 1-car garage and an approximately 1248 sq.ft. antique barn with lofted storage area. Home is currently serviced by a cesspool, a 2-bedroom OWTS Design is in process with the Department of Environmental Management and will convey at the time of closing. This home and Barn are being sold as-is with the Buyer to conduct all due diligence regarding zoning and potential future uses, this home may not qualify for certain types of financing due to heating system and cesspool. Do not enter or walk the property without a confirmed appointment.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
97 Turnpike Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
2beds
1,217sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
3.2 Acres Lot
$620,500 Zestimate®
$444/sqft
$2,989 Estimated rent
Home value
$620,500
$583,000 - $670,000
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First floor bedroomLarge eat-in kitchenDining room
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Listed by:
Amanda Nickerson Toste 401-835-8967,
Coastal Properties Group
Bought with:
The Hadfield Group
Hogan Associates Christie's
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1369607
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Oil, None, Forced Water, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Stairs
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partial,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,217
- Total interior livable area: 1,217 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,217
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 3.2 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: PORTM034B0004
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $444/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,794
- Date on market: 10/11/2024
- Inclusions: Home does not have functioning heat or hot water and is serviced by a cesspool.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2024 | Sold | $540,000+30.1%$444/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1369607 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Pending sale | $415,000$341/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1369607 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $415,000$341/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1369607 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,830 +0.8% | $363,700 |
| 2024 | $4,794 -2.2% | $363,700 +15.5% |
| 2023 | $4,900 | $314,900 |
| 2022 | $4,900 +1.6% | $314,900 |
| 2021 | $4,821 +1.6% | $314,900 |
| 2020 | $4,746 +18.5% | $314,900 +29% |
| 2019 | $4,005 +2.7% | $244,200 |
| 2018 | $3,900 +3.6% | $244,200 |
| 2017 | $3,766 +3.1% | $244,200 +7% |
| 2016 | $3,653 +1.3% | $228,300 |
| 2015 | $3,607 | $228,300 |
| 2014 | $3,607 -5.6% | $228,300 -13.2% |
| 2013 | $3,821 +2% | $263,000 |
| 2012 | $3,745 +2.4% | $263,000 |
| 2011 | $3,658 +2.1% | $263,000 -17.1% |
| 2010 | $3,584 +0.3% | $317,200 |
| 2009 | $3,572 +3.9% | $317,200 |
| 2008 | $3,438 +11.5% | $317,200 +17.1% |
| 2007 | $3,083 +5.9% | $270,900 |
| 2006 | $2,912 +3.9% | $270,900 |
| 2005 | $2,804 +8.8% | $270,900 +70.3% |
| 2004 | $2,577 -1.6% | $159,100 |
| 2003 | $2,619 | $159,100 |
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Neighborhood: 02871
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