This charming waterfront colonial, built in 1945, offers a rare opportunity to live directly on Mount Hope Bay in the desirable Common Fence Point community of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This home provides stunning western-facing views giving you a front-row seat to breathtaking sunsets every evening. The first floor is designed for both comfort and functionality, offering a cozy living room, a dining room, a kitchen with a laundry area, and a full bathroom. A large rear deck provides an expansive area for relaxing or entertaining guests against a backdrop of water views. Bring your kayaks and paddleboards since you can access the bay from your back yard. The second floor features three bedrooms and an open living space, ideal for a home office or an additional media area. You are steps away from the best local amenities, including the shore for swimming, fishing, and beachcombing. Enjoy the neighborhood's social and creative life at the Common Fence Point Arts Wellness and Community Center while boating enthusiasts will appreciate the primary marina, Safe Harbor Sakonnet. The property is situated just 20 minutes from Naval Station Newport and provides easy access to Route 24 for those traveling toward Boston. Available starting May 1, 2026, for an annual or longer-term lease; pets considered on a negotiable basis. You will love living here!
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House for rent
$3,800/mo
Fees may apply
1042 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
3beds
1,718sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
None
4 Parking spaces parking
Oil
What's special
Water viewsThree bedroomsLarge rear deckBreathtaking sunsets every eveningStunning western-facing viewsWaterfront colonialDining room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Contact manager
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Insulation (Unknown), View
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,718 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Contact manager
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: PORTM002B0018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Month To Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800+11.8%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1408400 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,400+25.9%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2020 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty of Newport #1253116 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$2/sqft |
Source: Tracie Hall Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2019 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Tracie Hall Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 12/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Tracie Hall Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2018 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,500+13.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Topsail Realty #2729095 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,200-2.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Topsail Realty #2729095 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2016 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Kavanaugh Grant Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2015 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2015 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2015 | Price change | $2,250-6.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 2/8/1995 | Sold | $152,000$88/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 02871
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Howard Hathaway SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 9/10Portsmouth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Portsmouth
- 02871
- 1042 Anthony Rd







