Address
36 Riverside Avenue, Portsmouth, RI
Price
$ 1,595,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1420748
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyNewport
- CityPortsmouth
- NeighborhoodHummocks
- Zip02871
- Style
- Year Built1930
- Taxes$ 7500
- Price$ 1,595,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1204
- Lot Size0.2 Acres
Data Source:
Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)
Property Description
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed $1,595,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Possession | Close Through 45 Days |
| Zoning | R10 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Balcony,Deck,Patio,Porch |
| Construction Materials | Shingle Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Electric | 100 Amp Service |
| View | Saltwater,Water |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | Beach Access,Beach Front,Dock Access,Mooring,Ocean Front,River Front,Walk to Water,Waterfront |
| Community Features | Golf,Highway Access,Marina,Near Schools,Pool,Public Transportation,Recreation Area,Restaurant,Shopping,Tennis Court(s) |
| County | Newport |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | Hummocks |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Disclosures | Owner Has Flood Insurance |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 8712 |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 7500 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 744600 |
| Tax Lot | 9 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bathtub,Interior Steps,Skylights,Stall Shower,Tub Shower |
|---|---|
| Basement | None |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplace Features | Masonry |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Basement (Y/N) | false |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Skylight(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | false |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,Deck,Porch,Patio |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | No Garage |
| Lot Features | Waterfront |
| Water Source | Connected |
| Total Parking | 6 |
| Lot Size Area | 8712 |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Building Area Total | 1204 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2 |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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Price
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