12 Poplar St

4,012 Sq. Ft.
$586 / Sq. Ft.
4,012
Sq. Ft.
$586
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Poplar Point, a beautifully renovated residence set on an oversized lot in Newport's coveted Point neighborhood offering rare space, flexibility, and refined coastal living. The bright main home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and a walk-in pantry, opening to comfortable living and dining spaces and a desirable first-floor primary suite with en-suite bath, walk-in closet,...Welcome to Poplar Point, a beautifully renovated residence set on an oversized lot in Newport's coveted Point neighborhood offering rare space, flexibility, and refined coastal living. The bright main home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and a walk-in pantry, opening to comfortable living and dining spaces and a desirable first-floor primary suite with en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and enclosed front porch. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a second living area, while the third-floor cupola offers flexible space for an office, guest room, or fitness area. The property includes multiple distinct living spaces, including a private apartment with its own entrance, as well as 12 1/2 Poplar Street, a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cottage with its own heating, electric, and water line that has been successfully rented for years and is equally suited as a guest house, studio, or home office. A very large basement provides exceptional storage and utility space. Set on one of the larger lots in The Point with beautifully landscaped grounds and generous off-street parking, the property offers a rare opportunity to spread out, entertain, and enjoy Newport's coastal lifestyle just moments from the harbor, waterfront parks, and downtown. This is a multi-family home, inclusive of an in-law apartment and separate cottage. Inquire for more info.
  1. Listed by Lauren Mailloux • Brokerage DRE #REB.0018779 • Our Real Estate
    P: (401)-835-7778 laurenmaillouxrealestate@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Mara Terchunian • Brokerage DRE #REB.0018779 • Our Real Estate
    P: (631)-902-7082 C: (631)-902-7082 mara@our-realestate.com

Property Details for 12 Poplar Street

Subdivision Name
The Point
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water
LISTING UPDATED: 04/11/2026 12:00 PM

Property Details for 12 Poplar Street

StatusActive
MLS #1406665
Days on Market32
Taxes$9,728 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1876
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,275 SF
CountyNewport County

Location

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Building Information for 12 Poplar Street

Stories2Year Built1876Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,275 SF

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$12,644 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,833

Property Taxes

$811

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12 Poplar Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2531
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 6
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,728.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1395700
  • Tax Lot: 04
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4012.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 4012.0
  • Living Area: 4,012.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 8275.72
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8275.72
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 12POPLARSTNEWP
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Business Type: Other
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1876
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: Brick Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Interior Steps, Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 21
  • Window Features: Skylights
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 12 Poplar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1406665

$2,350,000
Mar 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1406384

$2,350,000
Dec 30, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401051

Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401051

$2,195,000
Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

Oct 24, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,195,000
Oct 24, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,195,000
Aug 28, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,395,000
Aug 28, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,395,000
Jul 23, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,525,000
Jul 23, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,525,000
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,550,000
Jun 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,550,000
Apr 12, 2022

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301877

Jan 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301877

$1,790,000
May 2, 2021

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1274951

Feb 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1274951

$1,780,000
Jan 9, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614665976

$650,000
Jan 9, 2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

$650,000
Nov 28, 2017

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

Sep 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

$725,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1406665

$2,350,000
03/16/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1406384

$2,350,000
12/30/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401051

12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401051

$2,195,000
11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

10/24/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,195,000
10/24/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,195,000
08/28/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,395,000
08/28/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,395,000
07/23/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,525,000
07/23/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,525,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387433

$2,550,000
06/11/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387424

$2,550,000
04/12/2022

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301877

01/21/2022

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1301877

$1,790,000
05/02/2021

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1274951

02/07/2021

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1274951

$1,780,000
01/09/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614665976

$650,000
01/09/2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

$650,000
11/28/2017

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

09/22/2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1173907

$725,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Poplar Street

Taxable ValueLand$717,700Additions$678,000Total$1,395,700
Tax Record2025$12,127 ($1,011 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,294 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,128 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1900Year Renovated1987ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:017 B:0004

Schools near 12 Poplar Street

This home is within Newport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public5 to 8

Rogers High School
Public9 to 12

Pell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12 Poplar Street is a single family home for sale in Newport, RI 02840. This property was listed for sale on March 17, 2026 by Our Real Estate, it's currently listed at $2,350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on January 9, 2018. This listing's school district is Newport School District. Nearby schools include Frank E. Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School and Pell Elementary School. 12 Poplar Street is a 6-bed, 7-bath, 4,012 sqft single family home built in 1876.

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