85 Highland Ave
Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,700 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Yard
- Playground
- Smoke Free
- Deck
- Basketball Court
About This Home
Available September 1st, this 1700 square foot, single-level home is available for a year round lease! Located in Island Park, it sits just a block and a half from the beach, 2 local clam shacks, a playground/park, and is walking distance to many restaurants like Localz, 15 Point Road, Blue Anchor Grille, and Sunset Cove. Hathaway Elementary and Portsmouth High School are close by, and downtown Newport is just a 20-minute drive. The home features an open layout with high ceilings and natural light throughout. It offers 3 bedrooms with large closets (including a primary bedroom with two full-size closets), 2 full baths (one with a tub), and a sunlit bonus room ideal for an office, nursery, or storage. Recent updates include 2-year-old appliances, a new roof, new central heat/AC, and a pellet stove to help save on winter heating costs. Double sliders off the living room open to a lush side yard, while a second set of sliders open to a front deck, complete with a gas grill and picnic table. The home includes a dedicated laundry room with washer/dryer and additional cabinets, a large storage shed for bikes and beach gear, and off-street driveway parking for 4 cars. Lease Details: Rent: $3,800/month Term: 12-month lease starting September 1st (with some flexibility) Utilities: Municipal trash pickup included in rent. Tenant pays other utilities. Policy Notes: No indoor smoking. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. The detached garage is retained by the owners for storage, but the outdoor shed is fully available for tenant use. Please send a message to schedule a viewing!
85 Highland Ave is a house located in Newport County and the 02871 ZIP Code.
House Features
Washer/Dryer
Tub/Shower
Office
Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Bay Window
- Laundry Facilities
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Storage Space
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Grill
- Deck
- Yard
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Surface Lot--
Details
Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
Contact
- Contact
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.
Learn more about living in Portsmouth| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 12.7 mi |
Transportation options available in Portsmouth include Quonset Point Pier, Quonset Point, Ri, located 26.8 miles from 85 Highland Ave. 85 Highland Ave is near Rhode Island Tf Green International, located 27.3 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 50 min | 26.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 33 min | 20.4 mi |
| Drive: | 39 min | 23.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 24.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 26.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 56 min | 28.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Drive: | 46 min | 27.3 mi |
Time and distance from 85 Highland Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Herreshoff Marine Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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East Bay Bike Path
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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Coggeshall Farm Museum
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
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Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.6 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 50 min | 26.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 88 min | 65.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 102 min | 65.4 mi |
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Bay Window
- Laundry Facilities
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Storage Space
- Grill
- Deck
- Yard
- Playground
- Basketball Court