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$625,000

027 Sunset Hill Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02872
Listed by Jennifer Gempp
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
2,048 sqft
Year built
1991

About this home

Tucked away on 1.31 acres and surrounded by protected land, this spacious year-round Prudence Island home offers a unique combination of coastal living and wooded privacy. Built in 1991, the home features 2,048 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a comfortable, functional layout. The main living area is highlighted by a beautiful stone fireplace, while large windows bring in natural light and views of the surrounding property. A spacious wraparound deck extending along three sides of the home creates exceptional outdoor living space overlooking an expansive yard framed by mature trees. The peaceful, private setting feels tucked away, yet the ferry landing, beach and coastline are just a short 7-minute walk away. With year-round living potential and an established rental history, this property works equally well as a primary residence, island getaway or investment property. Enjoy the privacy of the woods with the coast just minutes away.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1421685
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Prudence Island
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
August 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
1.31 acres
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Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Melville School
3.15 mi away · Grades -1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
349
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Portsmouth
Middle
Portsmouth Middle School
4.48 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
635
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Portsmouth
High
Portsmouth High School
3.13 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

12
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Portsmouth, from live MLS data.

On the market 10 days -- 65 fewer days than Portsmouth's current average of 75 days.
For reference, the median list price across 240 active listings in Portsmouth right now is $752,000.

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$125,000 down
$500,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,243
Property tax (est.)$521
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 29 days ago.

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