225 Ruggles Ave

10,530 Sq. Ft.
$892 / Sq. Ft.
10,530
Sq. Ft.
$892
per Sq. Ft.

Description

'Honeysuckle Lodge' - c 1886 waterfront Cliff Walk estate designed by renowned architectural firm Peabody & Stearns with 2 acres of grounds originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Impeccably maintained over the years with many recent upgrades including kitchen and inground pool. Separate 4,000 sq ft Carriage house with 2 apts, greenhouse and garage (2br, 2 bth and 3br 1+bth). Gated entrance for security and privacy. Easy access to sandy beach below Cliff Walk.'Honeysuckle Lodge' - c 1886 waterfront Cliff Walk estate designed by renowned architectural firm Peabody & Stearns with 2 acres of grounds originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Impeccably maintained over the years with many recent upgrades including kitchen and inground pool. Separate 4,000 sq ft Carriage house with 2 apts, greenhouse and garage (2br, 2 bth and 3br 1+bth). Gated entrance for security and privacy. Easy access to sandy beach below Cliff Walk.
  1. Listed by Paul Leys • Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
    P: (401)-849-3000 pleys@gustavewhite.com

Property Details for 225 Ruggles Avenue

Subdivision Name
Cliff Walk
Architectural Style
Historic/Antique
Waterfront Y N
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk To Water, Waterfront
View
Saltwater, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2021 06:59 AM

Property Details for 225 Ruggles Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #1234482
Days on Market620
Taxes$70,645 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
Lot Size2.16 AC / 94,000 SF
CountyNewport County

Location

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Building Information for 225 Ruggles Avenue

Stories3Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size2.16 AC / 94,000 SF

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$51,660 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$45,773

Property Taxes

$5,887

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 225 Ruggles Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R 60
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 12
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $70,645.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 6872100
  • Tax Lot: 51.6
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 10530.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 10530.0
  • Living Area: 10,530.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.1579
  • Lot Size Area: 94000.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 94000.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 225RUGGLESAVNEWP
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • C L I P: 4,511,947,253
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Pool Features: In Ground
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 9
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 10
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Marble
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Rooms Total: 21
  • Window Features: Skylights, Storm Windows
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 225 Ruggles Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467860212

$9,391,635

+485.5% / yr

Jul 26, 2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

$9,391,635
May 21, 2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

Sep 9, 2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

$12,900,000
Sep 7, 2013

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1044399

Jun 21, 2013

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1044399

$10,225,000
Jun 21, 2013

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1020023

Jun 25, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334017442

$1
Jun 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1020023

$9,225,000
Oct 4, 2010

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #945097

Jul 17, 2009

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #945097

$12,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467860212

$9,391,635

+485.5% / yr

07/26/2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

$9,391,635
05/21/2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

09/09/2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1234482

$12,900,000
09/07/2013

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1044399

06/21/2013

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1044399

$10,225,000
06/21/2013

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1020023

06/25/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334017442

$1
06/20/2012

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1020023

$9,225,000
10/04/2010

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #945097

07/17/2009

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #945097

$12,000,000

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

Public Records for 225 Ruggles Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,646,300Additions$4,848,000Total$10,494,300
Tax Record2025$91,185 ($7,599 / month)
Home Facts
Beds28Baths12Total Finished SqFt14,613 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt14,613 SqFtStories2Lot Size94,090 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1975ZoningR60CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:036 B:0051 L:6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 225 Ruggles Avenue

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

Rogers High School
Public9 to 12

Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public9 to 12

Pell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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