12 Poplar St

$650,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,344 Sq. Ft.
$194 / Sq. Ft.
3,344
Sq. Ft.
$194
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in Newport's Historical Point this Unique Investment Opportunity Offers Endless Possibilities. This legal three family has two units in one building and a separate one bedroom stand alone cottaage, off street parking for 6 cars, an over sized private lot, loads of original detail and woodwork, hardwood floors, lots of storage and separate utilities. Potential to be converted back to a single family home. walking distance to the harbor, restaurants and many attractions that Newport has to...Located in Newport's Historical Point this Unique Investment Opportunity Offers Endless Possibilities. This legal three family has two units in one building and a separate one bedroom stand alone cottaage, off street parking for 6 cars, an over sized private lot, loads of original detail and woodwork, hardwood floors, lots of storage and separate utilities. Potential to be converted back to a single family home. walking distance to the harbor, restaurants and many attractions that Newport has to offer. Don't miss out on this gem!
  1. Listed by Jim Toppa • Brokerage DRE #REC.0017090 • Century 21 Topsail Realty
    P: (401)-480-6706 jimtoppa@cox.net

Property Details for 12 Poplar Street

Subdivision Name
The Point
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water
LISTING UPDATED: 10/21/2022 02:13 PM

Property Details for 12 Poplar Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1173907
Days on Market109
Taxes$5,754 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyNewport County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Topsail Realty

Sold By WILLIAM RAVEIS CHAPMAN ENSTONE

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Building Information for 12 Poplar Street

Stories3Residences3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,691 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,212

Property Taxes

$480

HOA Dues

$0

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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, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • 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
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,754.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 526500
  • Tax Lot: 004
  • Tax Year: 2016
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3344.0
  • Building Area Total: 3344.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 8276.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Parcel Number: 12Poplar STNEWP
  • Stories Total: 3
Property and Assessments
  • Business Type: Other
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • C L I P: 2,367,016,893
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100, Amps150, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Multiple Meters
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Plywood, Vinyl
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Hot Water, Individual, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tub Shower
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Rooms Total: 15
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Unit 1 Information
  • Actual Rent: $800.00
  • Description: EIK/LR/BR/BSS
  • Unit Type Area: 540.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 2 Information
  • Actual Rent: $.00
  • Description: LR/BR/BR/EIK/BTS/Office
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Unit Type Area: 1392.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 3 Information
  • Actual Rent: $.00
  • Description: EH/BR/BR/BTS/EIK/LRFP
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Unit Type Area: 1412.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No
  • Listing Terms: Lease, Lease Option
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 12 Poplar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
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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