$1,200,000
About this home
First time ever offered for sale! Built in 1986 and meticulously maintained by its original owner for over 40 years, 68 Soares Drive is a true testament to pride of ownership. Nestled in a desirable Portsmouth neighborhood on a corner lot, this beautifully landscaped property features manicured lawns, mature plantings, colorful flower beds, a tranquil koi pond, and over 200 feet of stone walls. A spacious wrap around deck, stone patio with outdoor fireplace, and charming gazebo create an exceptional setting for entertaining and relaxation. Inside, inviting living spaces feature a wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances and stone countertops, elegant plantation shutters, and a newly finished basement. What truly sets this home apart is the extensive investment in major structural, mechanical, and exterior improvements, including a new septic system (2023), roof (2020), Andersen windows, high-efficiency Navien heating system (2026), updated air conditioning and mini-splits (2026), generator (2022), underground 500 gallon propane tank, and electrical upgrades. Additional improvements include a new front door and fresh interior and exterior paint. After more than four decades of dedicated ownership, this exceptional property offers beautiful grounds, extensive capital improvements, and peace of mind for its next owner.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Rhode Island Association of REALTORS
- MLS #
- 1426589
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Lot size
- 0.48 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
- District
- Portsmouth
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
- District
- Tiverton
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Portsmouth
Walkability
Blended score for Portsmouth's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.
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