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$2,600 / Month

161 Dexter St

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Portsmouth, RI 02871

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,535 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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About This Property

Turn-Key home that is ready to move right in and enjoy! Features include an open floor plan, nice hardwoods, freshly painted interior, new bathrooms, and a garage. Large basement, huge outdoor living space that includes a rear deck and patio, storage shed, and yard that is great for entertaining and relaxing. One floor living at its best in convenient Portsmouth location close to Rt. 24 and 20 minutes to Newport.

161 Dexter St is a house located in Newport County and the 02871 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portsmouth School District attendance zone.

House Features

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Security System
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Attic
  • Views
  • Pool
  • Patio
  • Deck
Location
161 Dexter St, Portsmouth,
RI 02871
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City - Portsmouth

Portsmouth sits on the northern end of Aquidneck Island in Newport County, sharing that landmass with Middletown and the well-known city of Newport to the south. As the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, it carries genuine historical weight — the town was one of four original settlements that formed the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in the 17th century. Today it operates as a quiet, coastal community spread across roughly 39 square miles of land, with Narragansett Bay defining much of its character and geography.

Life here moves at a measured pace. Residents have easy access to the energy of Newport without being absorbed by it, and Providence sits within about 30 miles to the northwest. The housing mix reflects the town's suburban scale — single-family homes dominate, but apartment communities and smaller multi-unit rentals provide options for those seeking lower-maintenance living.

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Amenities
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Security System
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Attic
  • Views
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Pool
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Roger Williams University
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
C.C. of Rhode Island, Newport
Drive: 18 min 7.8 mi
Salve Regina University
Drive: 25 min 11.0 mi
Bristol Community College
Drive: 23 min 12.9 mi
161 Dexter St is within 7 minutes or 3.5 miles from Roger Williams University. It is also near C.C. of Rhode Island, Newport and Salve Regina University.
Schools
Portsmouth Middle School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
616 Students
Nearby
Prudence Island School
Public Elementary School
Grades 2-5
Nearby
Fort Barton School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
135 Students
Nearby
Melville School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
342 Students
Nearby
Howard Hathaway School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
426 Students
Nearby
Portsmouth High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
803 Students
Attendance Zone
St Philomena School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
408 Students
Nearby
Portsmouth Abbey School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
334 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

161 Dexter St is near Rhode Island Tf Green International, located 27.7 miles or 47 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Providence
Drive: 33 min 20.9 mi
Wickford Junction
Drive: 40 min 21.9 mi
Pawtucket/Central Falls
Drive: 40 min 24.0 mi
Kingston Amtrak Station
Drive: 52 min 26.3 mi
Tf Green Airport
Drive: 43 min 27.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Rhode Island Tf Green International
 Drive: 47 min 27.7 mi

Walkability Near 161 Dexter St Portsmouth, RI 02871

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 161 Dexter St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Portsmouth Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
East Main Place
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Clock Tower Square
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
161 Dexter St has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Herreshoff Marine Museum
 Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
East Bay Bike Path
 Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
 Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
Narragansett Bay Research Reserve - Prudence Island
 Drive: 50 min 11.4 mi
161 Dexter St has 5 parks within 11.4 miles, including Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Herreshoff Marine Museum, and East Bay Bike Path.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Saint Anne's Hospital
Drive: 13 min 8.5 mi
Newport Hospital
Drive: 20 min 9.1 mi
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
161 Dexter St has 3 hospitals within 10.2 miles, the nearest is Saint Anne's Hospital which is 8.5 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Rhode Island National Gaurd
Drive: 46 min 24.6 mi
161 Dexter St is 24.6 miles and a 46 minute drive from Rhode Island National Gaurd.

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