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279 Jepson LN Portsmouth, RI 02871
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,100 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $857,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,100 sqft
Price per Sqft $276
MLS Listing ID 1417208
Sold Date 10/27/26
Style Colonial,Historic/Antique
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,100
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $8,397
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.550 Acres
Acres 0.55
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Steeped in history and thoughtfully updated for modern living, the circa 1850 Coggeshall House offers a rare opportunity to own one of Portsmouth's recognized historic farmhouses. Nestled along picturesque Jepson Lane, this Early Greek Revival home blends timeless character with today's comforts, featuring wide-plank floors, period details, gracious living spaces, and 3 full baths one on each level. The updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops flows into the living room, while the formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Four spacious bedrooms including a private 3rd floor main suite plus a generous 2nd floor office/bonus room offer flexibility. Outside, enjoy a beautifully renovated deck overlooking fields, mature trees, stunning perennial gardens, colorful blooms, a tranquil koi pond, and incredible sunsets. Since 2022, the home has undergone extensive improvements: whole-house insulation by RISE, interior painting throughout, updated flooring, electrical and plumbing enhancements, Nest smart home technology, Cox Fiber internet, a renovated deck, septic leach field improvements, and numerous upgrades that preserve the home's historic charm while enhancing efficiency and comfort. Recognized by the RI Historic & Architectural Resources Survey -originally owned by A.C. Coggeshall, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of nearly two centuries of history and modern convenience, just minutes from Newport, beaches and all Aquidneck Island has to offer.
Location
State RI
County Newport
Rooms
Basement Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Tub Shower
Heating Baseboard, Central, Electric, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Window Features Skylight(s)
Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Paved Driveway
Fence Fenced
Community Features Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Waterfront Description Walk to Water
View Y/N Yes
View Water
Porch Deck
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Combination, Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Historic/Antique
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Outbuilding
Structure Type Clapboard
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 279JEPSONLANEPORT
Financing FHA,VA
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