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279 Jepson LN Portsmouth, RI 02871

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,100 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,100 sqft

Price per Sqft $288

MLS Listing ID 1417208

Style Colonial,Historic/Antique

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,100

Year Built 1850

Annual Tax Amount $8,397

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.550 Acres

Acres 0.55

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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.

Location

State RI

County Newport

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Tub Shower

Heating Baseboard, Central, Electric, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Window Features Skylight(s)

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Paved Driveway

Fence Fenced

Community Features Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)

Waterfront Description Walk to Water

View Y/N Yes

View Water

Porch Deck

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Story 3

Foundation Combination, Stone

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial, Historic/Antique

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Outbuilding

Structure Type Clapboard

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 279JEPSONLANEPORT

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