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60 Cottage Ave, Portsmouth, RI, 02871

3beds
2baths
1,548sqft
$475,000
$307price/sqft
$3,497/moest. monthly cost
$139,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to Island Park! Located just steps from the beach, waterfront dining, and some of Portsmouth's most popular restaurants, this 3-bedroom home offers the opportunity to enjoy the quintessential coastal lifestyle. The interior features a large living room, spacious dining area, and a functional layout ready for your personal touches. Relax on the inviting front porch, perfect for enjoying summer breezes, or entertain in the fenced backyard. Off-street parking adds convenience, while the highly desirable neighborhood provides easy access to beaches, boating, and all that Island Park has to offer. The property is in need of some updating but presents tremendous potential for those looking to create their ideal year-round residence, vacation home, or investment property in a sought-after seaside location.

Getting Around

22
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
33
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Howard Hathaway SchoolGrades K-40.8 mi
8/10
Portsmouth Middle SchoolGrades 5-85.4 mi
9/10
Portsmouth High SchoolGrades 9-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Construction materials: Dry Wall,Paneled,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Tankless Water Heater,Oven/Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility

Bathroom

  • Features: Bath w Tub & Shower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Wall (Dry Wall),Wall (Paneled),Plumbing (Mixed),Insulation (Unknown)
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate,Vinyl,Carpet
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,548

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Oil,Baseboard,Forced Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,548
  • Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: PORTM020B0226B

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront features: Flood Insurance,Walk to Salt Water

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: No Garage

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 $2,401$28,812
Home Insurance *$177$2,124
Property Taxes $530$6,360
Electricity $389$4,675
Total$3,497$41,964
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$119,897/yr
40% on housing$104,910/yr
45% on housing$93,253/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

$307This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02871$464
Newport County$549

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
2026-08-05Contingent$475,000
2026-07-01Price change$475,000
2026-06-08Listed for sale$509,000
1998-01-30Sold$117,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Dowd Team
BrokerageKeller Williams Coastal

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