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Property Description
Single level living ! Enjoy a coastal lifestyle with restaurants, marinas, the playground, and beach all just a short distance away. Grab your morning coffee or an evening ice cream cone without ever getting in the car.Step inside through the front entrance to a sunny, inviting eat-in kitchen that flows seamlessly into the living room, highlighted by double sliders leading to the side yard perfect for enjoying indoor-outdoor living. This wing of the home also offers a full bath and an oversized pantry/laundry room for added convenience.A bright hallway with sliding doors opens to the front deck or leads to the opposite end of the ranch, where you'll find three bedrooms and a second full bath. An additional sun-filled room with windows offers flexible space for a nursery, home office, or cozy guest room.Outside, the detached one-car garage features stairs to a loft space with electricity ideal for a recreation area, workshop, studio, or extra storage. The oversized front yard showcases mature landscaping,and a newer septic system.This home offers easy one-level living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Highland Ave
General
- Price: $665,000
- Taxes: $4,972 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1411943
- Updated: 6/19/2026
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Insert
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Tennis: Yes
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Island Park
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Plaster, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Unfinished
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1729
- Square Feet: 1,729
- Living Area: 1,729 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,729 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,729 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
- Lot Size: 8712
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,972
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 85HIGHLANDAVPORT
- Lot Number: 20
Listed by Serhant New England and Serhant.
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Highland Ave
School District:Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Howard Hathaway School 53 Tallman Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth, RI 125 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | 5-8 | 5.4 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 85 Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/19/2026
Price Reduced
$665,000
-4.86%
MLS
5/25/2026
Listed
$699,000
75.63%
MLS
1/04/2022
Sold
$398,000
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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 85 Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,972
1%
$374,400
—
2024
$4,935
3%
$374,400
—
2023
$4,785
9%
$374,400
32%
2022
$4,399
2%
$282,700
—
2021
$4,328
2%
$282,700
—
2020
$4,260
18%
$282,700
28%
2019
$3,616
3%
$220,500
—
2018
$3,521
4%
$220,500
—
2017
$3,400
16%
$220,500
21%
2016
$2,925
1%
$182,800
—
2015
$2,888
—
$182,800
—
2014
$2,888
-14%
$182,800
-21%
2013
$3,346
—
$230,300
—
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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85 Highland Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871 (MLS# 1411943) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 85 Highland Avenue is currently listed for $665,000 and was received on May 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 85 Highland Avenue? 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.

