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$490,000

26 Pier Road
Portsmouth, RI 02872
Listed by Jacob Wint
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,112 sqft
Year built
1980

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Prudence Island history with this unique offering of 026 Pier Road, available for the first time in 30 years. The primary residence at 026 Pier Road was thoughtfully remodeled in 2004 to create a bright, airy sanctuary featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and an expansive open floor plan. At the heart of the home sits a beautiful central fireplace with a wood stove, perfect for cozy island evenings. A versatile loft overlooks the living area, providing an ideal space for guests or a home office. Wake up to serene views of Narragansett Bay and enjoy a lifestyle defined by convenience and nature; you are just a short walk from the ferry, sandy beaches, and miles of scenic hiking trails. 028 Pier Road next is also listed for sale, offering incredible potential for a guest house, studio, or rental income. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a multi-generational family compound, 26 Pier Road delivers the ultimate coastal escape.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1409097
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
April 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.1 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
3.1 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
4.5 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
2.97 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 239 active listings in Portsmouth right now is $749,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$98,000 down
$392,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,543
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.