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History lives on here
Portsmouth is just behind Providence as the second oldest municipality in Rhode Island. Founded in 1638, this charming waterside town is top of the list in other regards. Portsmouth’s 49-mile shoreline is the longest of any town in Rhode Island. Today, the area serves nearly 18,000 residents with quaint homes, unique business opportunities, fun dining experiences and noteworthy schools. Portsmouth may have a lot of history – and a lot of shoreline, too, but the town contains so much more than that. It offers opportunities to connect with the community and feel a sense of home.
"Old Flora" is an eighteen-pounder British canon in the Portsmouth neighborhood 's Legion Park.
Portsmouth parks, attractions and amenity
Escobar’s Farmhouse Inn, which has been open since 2010, is an engaging retreat and another community staple. Fireworks on the Fourth of July are observed from the back of the farm’s property, while the cooler months provide visitors with the opportunity to go wandering through a corn maze. Highland Farms sits across the street, and it has been run by the Escobar team for much longer – since 1972, to be exact. It’s one of the few remaining dairy farms left in Rhode Island. Portsmouth Free Public Library is an additional educational resource. Situated in a white building with ornate siding, it first began in the living rooms of local book lovers. The library’s 125th anniversary was celebrated in 2022, and it continues to offer book clubs today. McCorrie Point Beach is a scenic public spot to soak up the sun and waves during warmer summer months.
The Portsmouth Dog Park gives residents a fun spot to have some off-leash play and running.
Historic New England housing on the water
"Lots of people here enjoy the recreation, whether it's golfing or riding at an equestrian center," says Alexandra Thursby, a listing agent with Lila Delman Compass. She also notes the value of proximity: "With Portsmouth, you’re close to Newport, you’re close to Boston, it's very convenient to the highway." Portsmouth is welcoming to first-time homebuyers and veteran homeowners alike. Buyers can find Cape Cod-influenced colonial revivals with covered front porches on spacious lots starting at around $460,000. These multi-level homes often feature recent updates to key features like plumbing and heat. Closer to the $1 million range, there’s a variety of elaborate, luxurious constructions one can choose from. Aged, meticulous multi-level homes situated on cul-de-sac streets feel both timeless and contemporary. Houses sit on slight slopes towards Narragansett Bay with features such as striking color palettes, textured wood shingle siding on the outside and clean modern interiors. Additional styles are also available in Portsmouth, such as modern log cabins, split levels and new traditional builds.
In the Portsmouth neighborhood a dock is a great asset to a home's value.
Seaside finds and eats
East Main Road slices down the middle of Portsmouth, putting residents in touch with all sorts of local dining and retail destinations. Foodworks, adorned simply with white walls, offers diners a breakfast of Belgian waffles, omelets and avocado toast. Lunch staples at Foodworks include salads, cold-cut sandwiches, hot subs and soups. It’s the kind of place Portsmouth residents rely on for a tasty meal in a pinch. Clements’ Marketplace is a local favorite when it comes to grocery shopping. Established in 1980, this family-run business likes to connect with the community. Starting in 2003, it began hosting a summer event called All Natural Day. Customers visit the outdoor tent and get to sample fresh goods, many of them made in Rhode Island and touted under the philosophy of “try it before you buy it.”
Clements Market in Portsmouth is a full-service grocery store with great meats and fish.
Highly-rated small town schooling
Young students in Portsmouth are normally split between Melville Elementary and Howard W Hathaway Elementary, which earn A-minus and B-plus grades from Niche, respectively. For secondary school, most kids move up to Portsmouth Middle and High schools, which both earn A-minus grades. Portsmouth High School has an enrollment of over 800 students at the 9th-12th grade level and is known for its strong sports programs across the board.
Getting around town
Portsmouth offers residents the secluded, peaceful life of a coastal New England town, but the neighborhood isn’t completely isolated. In true convenient New England fashion, it sits less than 10 miles from both the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, to the south and Fall River, Massachusetts, to the north. Additionally, downtown Providence is around a 30-mile drive, while New Bedford is just over 20 miles east. Despite the plethora of farms and forests, bus lines run on both East Main and West Main roads.
Important to know
Other notable establishments in the area include aerospace conglomerate Raytheon’s Seapower Capability Center, which employs nearly 1700 workers just under 4 miles to the southwest.
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