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Coldwell Banker Realty
279 Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
- $857,500
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,100
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $857,500
- List Price
- $895,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 1417208
- Closing Date
- Oct 27, 2026
- Year Built
- 1850
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Style
- Colonial, Historic/Antique
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Acres
- 0.55
- Living Area
- 3,100
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.
Additional Information
- Taxes
- $8,397
- Lot Size
- 23,958
- Interior Features
- Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Tub Shower
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet
- Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Electric, Oil
- Cooling System Type
- Window Unit(s)
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water Source
- Public
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces
- 6
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