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$895,000

279 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Listed by Fitzpatrick Team
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,100 sqft
Year built
1850

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS #
1417208
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
39
On market date
July 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.55 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Forest Avenue School
1.8 mi away · Grades 0-3
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
306
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Middletown
Middle
Portsmouth Middle School
0.31 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
Middletown High School
2.33 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
620
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Middletown

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$179,000 down
$716,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,644
Property tax (est.)$746
Home insurance (est.)$150

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