$998,000 - 98 Locust Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871
98 Locust Avenue
Portsmouth,
RI
02871
98 Locust Avenue Portsmouth, RI 02871
3
Beds
2 full, 1 half
Baths
2,977
Sqft
32,670
Sqft lot
0.75
Acre lot
$998,000
Est. $3,675 / mo.*
Status:
Activeundercontract
Property Type:
Single Family
Year Built:
1850
Neighborhood:
Valley View
Days on Website:
81
Courtesy of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty.
Description
First time to market in over 50 years! Welcome to Watson Farm circa 1850.This carefully restored center-chimney colonial blends classic charm with modern conveniences.This handsome antique property has been lovingly cared for by the owner of 57 years. Enter thru the oversized mudroom to fully updated kitchen with original pine floors, custom cabinetry and the finest stainless appliances. The kitchen is also home to one of 6 working fireplaces with sitting area and dining table.A cozy sunroom overlooks stonewalls, an English garden with roses,6 specimen trees and a lovely outbuilding with its own fireplace. A conveniently located butler's pantry with glass built-ins and copper sink is functional and perfect for entertaining. Formal dining and living rooms with respective fireplaces lead to a home office and the den/keeping room with a wall of buit-ins. A powder room completes this level.Second floor consists of a primary bedroom with working fireplace, a with walk-in closet/dressing area and separate sitting room with built-in shelves. There's 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths on this level.Full walk-up attic in house and over garage offers plenty of storage and expansion possibilities. Some updates include restored windows by Newport Restoration, young roof, new heating system and central air. This meticulously maintained home is a blend of timeless elegance while seamlessly integrating today's busy lifestyle.
Open House
Property Details and Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- ExhaustFan
- ElectricWaterHeater
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- RangeHood
- Washer
Basement
- Full
- Unfinished
Bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 2 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
Building
- Built in 1850
- 2,977 above grade finished sqft
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Total building area: 2977
- Construction materials: Plaster,Clapboard,ShingleSiding,WoodSiding
- Living area: 2977
- Other structures: Outbuilding
- 2
- 2 total stories
Community
- Features: Golf,HighwayAccess,Marina,NearHospital,NearSchools,PublicTransportation,RecreationArea,Restaurant,Shopping,TennisCourts
Cooling
- CentralAir
Doors
- StormDoors
Fireplaces
- 6 total fireplaces
- Masonry
Floors
- CeramicTile
- Hardwood
Garage
- 4 spaces
Heating
- ForcedAir
- Oil
- Zoned
Interior Features
- Attic
- WetBar
- PermanentAtticStairs
- Skylights
- CableTv
- WineCellar
Listing
- Listing ID: 1367563
- Standard status: ActiveUnderContract
- 58 days on market
Lot
- 0.75 acres
- 32,670 sqft
Parking
- Attached
- Garage
- Parking total: 10
- 4 covered spaces
Possession
- Negotiable
Property
- Zoning: R20
Additional Rooms
- 9 total rooms
Security Features
- SecuritySystemOwned
Sewer
- SepticTank
Taxes
- Annual amount: $8,253
- Year: 2024
Utilities
- Amps200OrMore
Windows
- Skylights
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