Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious Prospect Farm neighborhood, this direct waterfront property offers the perfect balance of everyday comfort and extraordinary beauty. Designed for year-round living, the home features 4+ spacious bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, 5,000sq ft, a private elevator, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and a bright, flowing layout crafted for gathering and connection. A full unfinished basement offers exceptional opportunity to create additional living or recreational space tailored to your family's needs. Wake to breathtaking sunrises, enjoy coffee on your private balconies, and end your evenings watching moonlight shimmer over the bay. With nearly 1.5 acres of gently rolling lawn, a Swim Spa overlooking the water, an infrared sauna, and a mooring already in place (dock permit in process), every day here feels like a retreat — with all the comforts of home. Solar panels and a full-house generator ensure modern efficiency and peace of mind. Steps lead down to the rocky shoreline for afternoon adventures, and the location offers easy access to Newport, Providence, and all that coastal Rhode Island has to offer. A rare offering where beauty, comfort, and lifestyle come together — Coastal luxury you’ll live in, love in, and grow in.
Sold for $2,875,000
$2,875,000
181 Prospect Farm Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
4beds
5,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
1.44 Acres Lot
$2,934,400 Zestimate®
$570/sqft
$7,145 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,934,400
$2.41M - $3.55M
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Direct waterfront propertyPrivate elevatorRocky shorelineBreathtaking sunrisesInfrared saunaMooring already in placeBright flowing layout
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Listed by:
The Soby-Roberts Team 401-662-7969,
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Bought with:
Matt Antonio, REB.0019238
Chart House, Realtors®
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1382937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Central Air, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Solar Hot Water
Features
- Wall (Cermaic), Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Cap), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,040
- Total interior livable area: 5,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,040
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Integral
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Extra Wide Halls and Doors
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Access, Beach, Dock, Mooring, Saltwater Front, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 1.44 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: PORTM040B0056
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceramic, Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools
- Subdivision: Prospect Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $700 annually
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $570/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,926,800
- Annual tax amount: $25,384
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $2,875,000-8.7%$570/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1382937 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2025 | Pending sale | $3,150,000$625/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Contingent | $3,150,000$625/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,150,000+5.2%$625/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1382937 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$594/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1363734 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2024 | Price change | $2,995,000-10.9%$594/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,360,000+49.3%$667/sqft |
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| 6/4/2021 | Sold | $2,250,000+60.7%$446/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1280430 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2015 | Sold | $1,400,000-6.4%$278/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2015 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$297/sqft |
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty #1096699 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.6%$297/sqft |
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty #1096699 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2014 | Price change | $1,600,000-11.1%$317/sqft |
Source: Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl. #1069143 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $1,800,000-7.7%$357/sqft |
Source: Lila Delman Real Estate, Ltd. #1040526 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+680%$387/sqft |
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| 11/20/2000 | Sold | $250,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,588 +0.8% | $1,926,800 |
| 2024 | $25,395 +6.9% | $1,926,800 +26.2% |
| 2023 | $23,765 | $1,527,300 |
| 2022 | $23,765 +1.6% | $1,527,300 |
| 2021 | $23,383 +1.6% | $1,527,300 |
| 2020 | $23,016 +2.2% | $1,527,300 +11.3% |
| 2019 | $22,511 +2.7% | $1,372,600 |
| 2018 | $21,920 +3.6% | $1,372,600 |
| 2017 | $21,165 -3.9% | $1,372,600 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $22,030 +1.3% | $1,376,900 |
| 2015 | $21,755 | $1,376,900 |
| 2014 | $21,755 +18.4% | $1,376,900 +8.9% |
| 2013 | $18,370 +2% | $1,264,300 |
| 2012 | $18,004 +2.4% | $1,264,300 |
| 2011 | $17,586 +5.1% | $1,264,300 -14.6% |
| 2010 | $16,733 +0.4% | $1,480,800 |
| 2009 | $16,674 +3.9% | $1,480,800 |
| 2008 | $16,052 -0.1% | $1,480,800 +4.9% |
| 2007 | $16,064 +5.9% | $1,411,600 |
| 2006 | $15,175 +3.9% | $1,411,600 |
| 2005 | $14,610 +7% | $1,411,600 +67.5% |
| 2004 | $13,652 -1.6% | $842,700 |
| 2003 | $13,871 | $842,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02871
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