$3,000
/ Month
540 Bristol Ferry Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 2.1 Baths 2.1 Baths 2.1 Ba | 2,122 SF |
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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
**WINTER 2023** Available October 1st, 2023 through April 2024. This charming home on Bristol Ferry Rd is nestled in among high hedges with an expansive lawn and views of the Narragansett Bay beyond. A screened-in porch is west facing and can be enjoyed through the Fall and Spring. Inside is a large kitchen which opens to a lovely dining room with built-in corner cabinets and wraps around to a cozy living room with large sectional and TV above the decorative fireplace. There is a half bath on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has 2 Queen bedrooms, a home office and workout room with Peleton cycle. There is a full bath with tub/shower on this level. The 3rd level includes a Queen bed, plenty of storage, a full bath with stall shower and great views of the Bay. Laundry in basement and plenty of storage. Central AC on the 1st and 2nd levels, hardwood floors though out. Easy access to Rt. 24 and very close to the Mt Hope Bridge and Bristol - a 10-minute walk to the beach. ELECTRIC, WATER, WIFI INCLUDED. Tenant pays heat. A pet will be considered.
540 Bristol Ferry Rd 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
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Security System
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Attic
- Views
- Furnished
- Pool
- Porch
540 Bristol Ferry Rd,
Portsmouth,
RI
02871
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
- Air Conditioning
- Security System
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Attic
- Views
- Furnished
- Porch
- Pool
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Electricity
Included
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.0 mi |
540 Bristol Ferry Rd is within 3 minutes or 1.8 miles from Roger Williams University. It is also near C.C. of Rhode Island, Newport and Bristol Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
426 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
135 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
342 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,234 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
803 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
408 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
334 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near 540 Bristol Ferry Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Walkability
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Limited Public Transit
Transit
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
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Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
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Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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540 Bristol Ferry Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871