Welcome to Ferncliffe, an iconic Bristol landmark! Once a simple farmhouse built on a hill in 1761 to overlook farmland down to the Bay, the grand Victorian era tower was added in 1882. With 11 rooms, mostly with hardwood floors, the entry is into a 19th-century foyer with a magnificent staircase and architecturally significant and crafted woodwork. The living room on the ground floor of the tower has a marble fireplace and leads back into a formal dining room, a charming study with fireplace, a kitchen with loads of storage which opens to a family room, and a half bath w/laundry. The primary bedroom and bath suite on the second floor has a marble fireplace. Another full bath and two more bedrooms on this level, one leading to a wood-railed porch overlooking the grounds, and the other with a corner fireplace. The finished third floor is anything you want it to be including more bedrooms, artist's studio, study, office, potential 1/2 bath, and storage. The tower room w/wood stove has views which, on a clear day, you can almost see forever! There is also a rear covered porch, and the grounds include a brick patio, garden shed, and room to build a garage. The covered porch in the front is perfect to watch the world go by on Hope Street as you sip your morning coffee. This house is all about many beautiful spaces filled with Bristol history and charm. Come see and make it your own.
Sold for $710,000 on 06/27/23
$710,000
1303 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
4beds
3,079sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1761
0.52 Acres Lot
$862,900 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$4,619 Estimated rent
Home value
$862,900
$794,000 - $949,000
$4,619/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 27, 2023 at 10:55am
Listed by:
Dory Skemp 401-524-2369,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Maria Croft
HomeSmart Professionals
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1333004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central, Steam, Zoned
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Rough Bath, Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Attic: Attic Stairs, Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,079
- Total interior livable area: 3,079 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,079
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Local Historic District, Corner Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 416
- Parcel number: BRISM55L4
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV, Wood Stove
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1761
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Marina, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Bristol
- Subdivision: Upper Hope Street
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2023 | Sold | $710,000+1.6%$231/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1333004 | ||
| 6/3/2023 | Pending sale | $699,000$227/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1333004 | ||
| 5/17/2023 | Contingent | $699,000$227/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1333004 | ||
| 5/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000-6.7%$227/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1333004 | ||
| 1/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1314485 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,179 | $519,500 |
| 2024 | $7,179 +4.4% | $519,500 +1% |
| 2023 | $6,874 +2.8% | $514,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02809
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Rockwell SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Kickemuit Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Mt. Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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