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$895,000
5 Days On Site

279 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3,100
SqFt
$289
/SqFt
1850
Built
County:
Newport
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$895,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,100 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.55 Acres
Year Built 
1850
MLS® Number 
1417208
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$8,397
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Owner
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 days agoListing first seen on site
6 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.55
Foundation 
CombinationStone
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Three Or More
Number Of Stories 
3
Parking 
PavedNo Garage
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Above 
3100
SqFt Total 
3100
Style 
Colonial, Historic Antique
Water Source 
Private
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherMicrowaveOvenRangeRefrigeratorWater Heater
Basement 
Exterior EntryFullInterior EntryUnfinished
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace Features 
None
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
BaseboardCentralElectricOil
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Clapboard
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Wooded
Other Structures 
Outbuilding
Patio And Porch 
Deck
View 
Water
Waterview 
Water
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
Community Features 
GolfPoolRestaurantTennis Court(s)
Listing courtesy of Fitzpatrick Team of RE/MAX Results (401) 848-7827



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Last checked: 2026-07-14 05:48 AM UTC

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