85 Highland Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
What This House Offers
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.
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Unit
- $3,800
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1700 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Home Features
- Bay Window
- Deck
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Smoke Free
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Basketball Court
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Playground
- Storage Space
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Utilities Included
85 Highland Ave is a single-family home for rent in Portsmouth, RI
Fees and Policies
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Cats Allowed
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Dogs Allowed
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Portsmouth, RI 02871
Area Scores
Walkability
Somewhat walkable20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Somewhat bikeable30 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Howard Hathaway School
Grades K-5
Public
Melville School
Grades PK-5
Public
Portsmouth Middle School
Grades K-8
Public
St Philomena School
Grades PK-8
Private
Portsmouth High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Bradley School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Roger Williams University
Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)
C.C. of Rhode Island, Newport
Drive: 22 min (9.9 mi)
Bristol Community College
Drive: 22 min (12 mi)
Salve Regina University
Drive: 28 min (12.7 mi)
Discover Outlying Newport County, Portsmouth, RI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 85 Highland Ave proximity to Portsmouth Shopping Plaza, East Main Place, and Portsmouth Plaza. Portsmouth Shopping Plaza is 1.3 miles away, and East Main Place is within a 27 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 85 Highland Ave are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Herreshoff Marine Museum, and East Bay Bike Path.
Airports
Living in Outlying Newport County provides easy access to Rhode Island Tf Green International, located just 46 minutes from 85 Highland Ave.
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