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15 N Water St, Portsmouth, RI, 02871

2beds
1baths
748sqft
$675,000
$902price/sqft
$4,793/moest. monthly cost
$191,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Coastal property with move-in ready cottage style home, sauna and future possibilities. Welcome to 15 North Water Street in Portsmouth's desirable Common Fence Point neighborhood. This refreshed two bedroom, one bath cottage offers updated flooring, fresh finishes, new kitchen appliances, a stackable washer and dryer, efficient mini split, and a fireplace. Outside, enjoy a large storage shed, private driveway, and a brand new custom built locally crafted sauna included in the sale. Just moments from Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River, with nearby marinas, parks, the Common Fence Point Community Center, and convenient to Bristol, Tiverton, and Island Park. Set on a generous lot sold with the home and sauna, this property offers flexibility and comfort in a waterfront community.

Getting Around

19
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
10
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Howard Hathaway SchoolGrades K-42.5 mi
8/10
Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades 5-87.2 mi
9/10
Portsmouth High SchoolGrades 9-122.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Block,Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate,Marble
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Marble
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 748

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 748
  • Total interior livable area: 748 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: PORTM002B0143

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • Waterfront features: Beach,Walk to Salt Water,Walk To Water

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties

Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,413$40,956
Home Insurance *$252$3,024
Property Taxes $739$8,868
Electricity $389$4,675
Total$4,793$57,516
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$164,331/yr
40% on housing$143,790/yr
45% on housing$127,813/yr

Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs

Rhode Island Joint Reinsurance Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 16,029Commercial: 109
Total Premiums$36.73M
Total Exposure$6.14B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.7%
-1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$902This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02871$461
Newport County$548

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02871$395
Newport County$380

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Price change$675,000
2026-07-24Listed for sale$699,000
2023-05-02Sold$375,000
2023-02-14Pending sale$398,000
2023-01-31Contingent$398,000
2022-08-31Price change$398,000
2022-07-05Listed for sale$425,000
1998-11-02Sold$97,500
1998-06-18Sold$49,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDavid White
BrokerageOwnerEntry.com

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