South Portsmouth
Beach opportunities
The most popular place to access the water is on the island's eastern side at Sandy Point Beach, on the banks of the Sakonnet River. Parking is available at the end of Sandy Point Avenue, and there is a fee for those not residents of the nearby Sandy Point subdivision. There are picnic tables, changing rooms and restroom facilities. McCorrie Point is a residents-only beach that allows you to drive as it’s more of a rocky shore, but it’s popular for swimming and fishing.
Wide range of home prices
Some parts of South Portsmouth have modest ranch-style and Craftsman homes built as far back as the 1950s. “You’re going to struggle to see anything listed under $400,000 in this area,” says Dave Travers, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty who grew up in Portsmouth. “There’s also new developments going up, and some of the homes closer to the water are up to $4 million.” While there are still open spaces in the area, new developments are also being built. “Not every bit of land is going to be developed. Aquidneck Land Trust is ensuring that the island’s natural character stays intact,” Travers says. “People tend to stay in this area unless they’re downgrading. There’s a lot to love.”
Not horsing around
For about 150 years, polo has been popular on Aquidneck, and from June through September, people have been coming to Newport Polo to witness Saturday matches. It also was established as the first polo club in the United States in 1876. The matches feature the local Newport team facing off against polo clubs nationwide. The surrounding Glen Farm Stables offers boarding services and horse-riding lessons. Periodic horse shows take place at Glen Park in the area, but it also has lots of green space and a baseball diamond. Close to the park is a picturesque 1920s French Chateau known as the Glen Manor House on the Sakonnet River, which is the site of weddings and various scenic photo shoots.
Two golf courses
The Green Valley Country Club is a semi-private club open to the public. Members enjoy all-you-can-play golf and discounts on golf carts. Two golf professionals are on-site to help with playing tips and lessons. The country club has hosted banquets, corporate functions and wedding receptions. Eighteen holes of sloping fairways, marshes and strategically placed bunkers await at Newport National Golf Club. The course was designed to be reminiscent of those in Ireland and Scotland.
Food and attractions
Fieldstones is in an old wooden building shaped like a barn. Inside, there are cozy booths surrounded by artifacts from yesteryear. The menu features comfort food like French onion soup, chicken alfredo and fish and chips. Rocco’s Little Italy is a fast-casual restaurant with pizza and wings for eat-in or carry-out. Many grocery stores are on the island for food at home, including Shaw’s, ALDI and BJ’s Wholesale Club. The Newport Car Museum is for the car enthusiast or even a casual automobile fan. It focuses on eight decades of automotive design and celebrates cars as a work of art, from Corvettes to muscle cars.Schools with an excellent reputation
Part of the A-minus Niche-rated Portsmouth School District, the Melville School, with prekindergarten through fourth graders, also gets an A-minus and has a 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Portsmouth Middle School begins with fifth grade and runs through eighth. Students can join organizations such as the robotics or the chess club. The school also receives an A-minus Niche grade. Portsmouth High School rounds out the straight A-minus grades.Public transportation on the island
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority, commonly known as RIPTA, has stops on Aquidneck Island serving Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport with service along Main Road. The closest major hospital is Newport Hospital, about 5-10 miles to the south.
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Jeff Stapleton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Contino
Dan Contino
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(959) 215-6603
186 Total Sales
1 in South Portsmouth
$442,000 Price
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Vincent Ding
Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
84 Total Sales
1 in South Portsmouth
$475,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
402 Total Sales
20 in South Portsmouth
$319K - $975K Price Range
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
392 Total Sales
1 in South Portsmouth
$310,000 Price
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Alisha Juzapavicus
Alisha Juzapavicus
Responds QuicklyWarner Realty Group
(631) 336-2584
38 Total Sales
1 in South Portsmouth
$1,200,000 Price
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Katie Kilcommons
Katie Kilcommons
Responds QuicklyLila Delman Compass
(401) 735-1311
20 Total Sales
1 in South Portsmouth
$1,100,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Glen Park
Paradise Valley Park
Gaudet Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Melville Recreation Area
Howland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Demery Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Portsmouth | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Portsmouth Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$332,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,520
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,257
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,223
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,888
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,159
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,300 - $2,625 per month
- Bay View Estates
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 329+ Sq Ft
- 2121 W Main Rd
- Portsmouth, RI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,486
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,066
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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