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Property Description
Welcome to 523 Bristol Ferry Road, a tastefully updated coastal home located in northern Portsmouth. As you enter the home, you will find warm & inviting living spaces framed by newer windows, espresso-finished hardwood floors & freshly painted neutral tones, making it the perfect showcase for your artwork & decor. The oversized living room can accommodate a large sitting area & room for a reading area or playing games. The first floor layout is ideal for entertaining with great flow between living & kitchen/dining spaces including a bar area between the kitchen & dining rooms. The updated kitchen has ample counter space, a coffee bar area & loads of cabinetry. A second entryway to the house opens to a "drop zone" located between the main house & the garage, a perfect landing space for all of your coats, sports equipment & beach gear. Between the drop zone & the kitchen is a updated full bath with tub shower, located in just the right spot for when you come home from a day at the beach. On the second level of the house are four spacious bedrooms and a second full bath. This residence has been recently updated with a 4-bedroom OWTS septic installed in 2019, a 200-amp service panel, a large unfinished basement with lots of storage, an oversized one-car garage and a pretty yard with well-placed plantings to create a private feel to the outside spaces. Conveniently located a short drive to the Island's shopping, beaches and downtown Newport & just minutes to Bristol.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Bristol Ferry Rd
General
- Price: $735,000
- Taxes: $6,686 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1413578
- Updated: 5/27/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Interior Steps, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Masonry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Tennis: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Northern Portsmouth
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Connected, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Shingle Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 1664
- Square Feet: 1,664
- Living Area: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,664 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,325
- Lot Size: 11325
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,686.02
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Inclusions: Fireplace is not currently operational.
- Property ID: 523BRISTOLFERRYRDPORT
- Lot Number: 58
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Bristol Ferry Rd
School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Howard Hathaway School 53 Tallman Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | K-4 | 1 mi |
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI 125 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | 5-8 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 523 Bristol Ferry Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$735,000
26.94%
MLS
7/19/2021
Sold
$579,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 523 Bristol Ferry Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,689
1%
$503,700
—
2024
$6,639
3%
$503,700
—
2023
$6,437
13%
$503,700
37%
2022
$5,715
2%
$367,300
—
2021
$5,622
-1%
$367,300
6%
2019
$5,707
22%
$348,000
19%
2018
$4,689
4%
$293,600
—
2017
$4,527
16%
$293,600
20%
2016
$3,915
1%
$244,700
—
2015
$3,866
—
$244,700
—
2014
$3,866
11%
$244,700
2%
2013
$3,478
—
$239,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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523 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 (MLS# 1413578) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 523 Bristol Ferry Road is currently listed for $735,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Bristol Ferry Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portsmouth? You can browse all Portsmouth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

