The highs of 2022

Following are the highest residential property sales in each East Bay community in 2022. Sales, as recorded on Zillow, were current through mid-November.

Set on more than nine pastoral acres abutting conservation land, this contemporary home was artfully designed to capture the abundance of natural light from the south-facing, floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. It sold in July after a stunning renovation to set the high mark in Portsmouth for 2022.

A magnificent pergola off the kitchen sets the stage for indoor-outdoor living/entertaining and leads to an exceptionally landscaped 2,000-square-foot bluestone and granite patio. There are two primary en suite bedrooms with marble and glass-enclosed showers and walk-in closets, plus a third en suite bedroom. The top floor is composed of an oversized post and beam living area/office with outdoor deck featuring Sakonnet River views and an additional bedroom and full bath with soaking tub.

A four-stall garage has an attached artist studio with heat/AC, and a half-bath. Surrounded by stone walls, the grounds feature a putting green, raised-bed gardens, a potting shed and orchard.

PORTSMOUTH | 230 Briarwood Lane $4,600,000

Nicknamed “Crow’s Nest,” this new construction home along Usher Cove on Bristol’s Poppasquash Point set the high mark for Bristol when it sold back in February. The home is designed to offer privacy and rare access to Usher Cove Beach.

A flowing floor plan enhances water views from all rooms. High quality 2x6 construction, 4” wide oak floors, high ceilings, intricate millwork and blue stone patios demonstrate the thoughtfulness that has resulted in this finished product.

The sale was brokered at both ends by Kate Leonard of Lila Delman Compass.

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This stunning, new waterfront home was built on a private two-acre lot nestled near Barrington Beach. It sold back in February for nearly $5 million, which remains the high mark in Barrington for 2022.

With soaring ceilings and banks of custom windows, the sun fills the open floor plan with light. The great room with fireplace is an entertainer’s dream. The adjacent kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quartz counters, a custom ash island and top of the line appliances. The first floor also features a private office, family room, custom mud room, powder room and additional full bath and secondary laundry.

The home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and nearly 7,000 square feet of living space. The lower level was sold with a gym and sport court playroom.

The sale was brokered by the Kirk Schryver Team at Residential Properties (now with Compass), with Kevin Fox of Residential Properties.

Setting the high mark for Middletown sales back in May, this spectacular waterfront compound provides incredible unobstructed water views from a home that was completely renovated in 2012. Those renovations include all new systems, wiring, kitchen, baths, siding, and roofing. In addition, smart systems, radiant heat, upgraded Wi-Fi, and surround sound are just a few of the thoughtful upgrades.

Special features include a beautiful chef’s kitchen, an elevator, living room with wet bar, dining room, den, screened porch and two primary bedrooms. Sitting just above the water’s edge is a serene seaside terrace that features a pool and cabana with its own bedroom, kitchen and bath. Numerous spaces for outdoor entertaining include a beach deck with fire pit, breakfast garden with a Koi pond, a bluestone patio with incredible fieldstone outdoor fireplace and a pool terrace with pizza oven. A private staircase leads to a rocky beach and the two moorings.

$2,825,000

This one-of-a-kind private compound with spectacular ocean and river views, set on 4.2 acres, with deeded access to the water, and a shared dock, set the high mark for Westport, Mass., when it sold in April. Located just steps from the Westport River and minutes to private and public beaches, this iconic seaside estate is located in the highly sought after Westport Harbor / Acoaxet area.

The property features three buildings – a classic 1890s home with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and one halfbath, a beautiful converted barn with full kitchen and bath, large multi-functional gathering space, two sleeping lofts with built-in bunks, and as well as a large deck that overlooks the property and harbor. The detached two-car garage also offers a one-bed, one-bath year-round apartment on the second level. The sweeping lawn slopes down towards the river and includes deeded walking access to the shared dock.

The sale was brokered on both ends by Liz Kinnane of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s.

Facing west in the desirable Terrace neighborhood of East Providence, this gem sold with a new dock, float and deck, setting the high mark for sales in the city in 2022. At the time of the sale, it was zoned as a two-family that could be used many different ways.

The main living space has an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and sweeping views of Narragansett Bay. Two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms are on the first floor. An additional bedroom on the second floor has 180-degree views of the Bay and with full bath, large walk-in closet and and its own deck.

The lower level is a walk-out and also offers stunning views with versatile living spaces, kitchen and full bath and its own private patio.

The sale was brokered by the Kirk Schryver Team at Residential Properties (now with Compass), with Melissa Wagner at Keller Williams.

This waterfront home in the Touisset area of Warren faces southeast, overlooking Mount Hope Bay. Its August sale set the high mark for Warren in 2022.

With five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, it sits on more than an acre of land. The primary suite is on the first floor and is an oasis of relaxation. Also on the first floor there is a great room with wet bar, as well as an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and oversized living room. The foyer boasts a dramatic 2 story entryway. There is a deck with mechanical awning. The walkout basement is finished with a second family room and room for additional guest quarters, office space or an exercise studio, as well as a beautiful stone patio.

The sale was brokered by Alicia Reynolds at Residential Properties, with Bryan Hoffman of Williams & Stuart Real Estate.

This inviting home on the Sakonnet River is set on a double lot and is located between Seapowet and Fogland Beaches and near the Seapowet Marsh. Built in 2000 by the present owner, this home was lovingly cared for. The deck off of the main living area is perfect for outside dining with stairs to the yard below. The primary bedroom has a Juliet balcony, masonry fireplace, and dressing room, an ensuite bath with double sinks, a large soaking tub, marble shower with a steam shower. The property comes with a mooring with direct water access and the potential for a second mooring. It set the high mark for Tiverton when it sold back in January.