Active Under Contract
3D Tour3D Tour
Single family home for sale at 279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | MLS# 1417208 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
Photo 1 of Single family home for sale at 279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | MLS# 1417208 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
Photo 2 of Single family home for sale at 279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | MLS# 1417208 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
Photo 3 of Single family home for sale at 279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | MLS# 1417208 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
Photo 4 of Single family home for sale at 279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 | MLS# 1417208 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
41+
Beds Icon

Virtual Tour

Beds Icon

Street View

$895,000

Monthly Est:$4,455

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
  • Beds Icon
    3 Baths
  • Beds Icon3,100sqft

279 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871

$4,455/moEst:

Get Pre-Approved

  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1850

  • $-- HOA

  • 23,958 sqft lot

  • $289/sq.ft

Description

Steeped in history and thoughtfully updated for modern living, the circa 1850 Coggeshall House offers a rare opportunity to own one of Portsmouth's recognized historic farmhouses. Nestled along picturesque Jepson Lane, this Early Greek Revival home blends timeless character with today's comforts, featuring wide-plank floors, period details, gracious living spaces, and 3 full baths one on each level. The updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops flows into the living room, while the formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Four spacious bedrooms including a private 3rd floor main suite plus a generous 2nd floor office/bonus room offer flexibility. Outside, enjoy a beautifully renovated deck overlooking fields, mature trees, stunning perennial gardens, colorful blooms, a tranquil koi pond, and incredible sunsets. Since 2022, the home has undergone extensive improvements: whole-house insulation by RISE, interior painting throughout, updated flooring, electrical and plumbing enhancements, Nest smart home technology, Cox Fiber internet, a renovated deck, septic leach field improvements, and numerous upgrades that preserve the home's historic charm while enhancing efficiency and comfort. Recognized by the RI Historic & Architectural Resources Survey -originally owned by A.C. Coggeshall, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of nearly two centuries of history and modern convenience, just minutes from Newport, beaches and all Aquidneck Island has to offer.

  • Houzeo last checked: 10 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 1, 2026 at 12:45 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Fitzpatrick Team (401) 848-7827 , Caroline Cooper Leitao (401) 477-9744 DRE #RES.0035824 | RE/MAX Results (401) 848-7827
  • Source: RI StateWide MLS-RI | MLS#: 1417208 RI StateWide MLS-RI

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    3

  • County

    Newport County

  • City

    Portsmouth

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1850

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    3,100 sqft

  • Lot Size

    23,958 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    RI StateWide MLS

  • MLS Number

    1417208

  • MLS Status

    ActiveUnderContract

  • Days on Market

    93

Continue Your Journey in App

Find your dream home, receive real-time updates, and many more!

Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 3

Interior

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Interior Features

    Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Tub Shower

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

  • Window Features

    Skylights

  • Exterior Features

    Deck, Paved Driveway

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Carpet

  • Cooling

    Window Units

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Central, Electric, Oil

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1850

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Combination, Stone

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial, Historic Antique

  • Construction Materials

    Clapboard

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Fireplace Features

    None

  • Basement

    Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

  • Parking Features

    No Garage

  • Electric

    Amps200or More, Circuit Breakers

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Tennis Courts

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck

  • Lot Features

    Wooded

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/04/2026

Source: mls_logoRI StateWide MLS-RI #1417208

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$895,000

$289/sqft

07/08/2026

Source: mls_logoRI StateWide MLS-RI #1417208

Listed for Sale

$895,000 +28.78%

$289/sqft

08/03/2022

Source: mls_logoRI StateWide MLS-RI #1317091

Sold

$695,000 +16.81%

$224/sqft

10/16/2021

Source: mls_logoRI StateWide MLS-RI #1278788

Price Increased

$595,000 +52.56%

$192/sqft

11/14/2011

Source: mls_logoRI StateWide MLS-RI #992138

Price Decreased

$390,000 -17.89%

$126/sqft

Show more

Getting Around 279 Jepson Ln

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Somewhat Bikeable

26/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Car-Dependent

12/100

Data provided by Redfin

Nearby Homes

Based on information from State-Wide MLS through Oct 09, 2026, 02:30PM. Information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties that consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. This website may not include listings or property addresses of sellers who have directed their listing brokers to withhold their listing or their property address from display on the Internet. © 2026 State-Wide MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Advertising Broker: Derek Greene | The Greene Realty Group