229 Ruggles Avenue

Closed 9/30/19
Closed 9/30/19
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Foyer
Sitting Room
Sitting Room chandelier with stunning views behind
Loggia
Loggia
Foyer with distant views of the living room.
Living Room/Side Loggia
Living Room
Foyer/Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
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Second Level
Master Suite
Master Suite
Second Level Bedroom with en-suite shared bathroom
Second Level Bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet.
Second Level Bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom
Second Level Bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom
Second Level Bedroom with shared en-suite bathroom
Second Level en-suite bathroom
Midcliff Estate
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Southeasterly view
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Main Residence Main Level
Main Residence Second Level
Main Residence Third Level
Main Residence Fourth Level (Unfinished Space)
Carriage House
Carriage House first level living room.
Carriage House
Carriage House
Sold
Last Sold Price
$6,200,000
12 beds13,748 sqft
229 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.17 acresLot Size
1886Year Built
$451/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Midcliff is an iconic oceanfront estate that lies along 2 acres of Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and abuts "Fairholme" which sold for $16M in 2016. With over 180 ft of frontage and views of the Preservation Society's gilded mansions sitting along the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunity to own property in this location is rare. Peabody & Stearns designed this historic Queen Anne shingle style home in 1886 for Caroline Ogden Jones of New York. U. S. Ambassador Perle Mesta of Washington D. C, later...Midcliff is an iconic oceanfront estate that lies along 2 acres of Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and abuts "Fairholme" which sold for $16M in 2016. With over 180 ft of frontage and views of the Preservation Society's gilded mansions sitting along the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunity to own property in this location is rare. Peabody & Stearns designed this historic Queen Anne shingle style home in 1886 for Caroline Ogden Jones of New York. U. S. Ambassador Perle Mesta of Washington D. C, later owned Midcliff. During Mesta's time there, she entertained such guests as Presidents Eisenhower and Truman and various members of the Vanderbilt family. Midcliff estate offers over 13,000 sq ft of combined living space with 12 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms. The main dwelling has 10,829 sq ft of living space consisting of 3 units combined with a total of 7 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The detached carriage house offers an additional 2919 sq ft of 2 units with a combined 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (Unit 1 leased through March 2020). Midcliff provides ample space for a large family, guests and a caretaker, if desired. This classic property awaits a buyer to restore it to its former elegance. Newport, “City by the Sea,” offers residents exceptional dining, world class yachting, tennis, museums,and beaches. Estate Sale: Discharge of RI Estate Tax Lien will be obtained prior to Closing. Condo conversion for this Estate is a possibility.40' Newport Marina boat slip available for purchase with property.

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Listing closed: 09/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1221650

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 229 Ruggles Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $66,082 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Newport County
  • Subdivision Name: OCHRE POINT
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Waterfront Y N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk To Water, Waterfront
  • View: Saltwater, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lot Size: 2.17 AC / 94,525 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R60
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 10
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $66,082.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 6614900
  • Tax Lot: 051
  • Tax Year: 2018
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 13748.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 13748.0
  • Frontage Length: 187
  • Living Area: 13,748.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Private, Paved, Secluded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.17
  • Lot Size Area: 94525.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 94525.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 229RUGGLESAVNEWP
  • 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: 1886
  • C L I P: 2,519,604,611
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Generator
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Security
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 10
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 12
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Stone
  • Fireplaces Total: 11
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas, Radiant
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom Rough In, Bathtub, Permanent Attic Stairs, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Rooms Total: 29
  • Window Features: Storm Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Office
  • Room Level 1: Third
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bathroom
  • Room Level 2: Third
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 7
  • Room Level 3: Third
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level 4: Third
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Additl Living Suite
  • Room Level 5: Third
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bathroom
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level 7: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Additl Living Suite
  • Room Level 8: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Laundry
  • Room Level 9: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 10: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bathroom
  • Room Level 11: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 12: Second
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Bathroom
  • Room Level 13: Second
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 14: Second
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 15: Second
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Mud Room
  • Room Level 16: First
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Porch
  • Room Level 17: First
Room 18
  • Room Type 18: Bathroom
  • Room Level 18: First
Room 19
  • Room Type 19: Half Bath
  • Room Level 19: First
Room 20
  • Room Type 20: Sunroom
  • Room Level 20: First
Room 21
  • Room Type 21: Kitchen
  • Room Level 21: First
Room 22
  • Room Type 22: Dining Room
  • Room Level 22: First
Room 23
  • Room Type 23: Family Room
  • Room Level 23: First
Room 24
  • Room Type 24: Living Room
  • Room Level 24: First
Room 25
  • Room Type 25: Foyer
  • Room Level 25: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Office, Bathroom, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 6, Additl Living Suite, Bedroom 5, Laundry, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Mud Room, Porch, Half Bath, Sunroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Foyer
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 229 Ruggles Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2019

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221650

$6,200,000—
Sep 26, 2019

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221650

—
Sep 25, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654616462

$6,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2019

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221650

$6,200,000
09/26/2019

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1221650

—
09/25/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654616462

$6,200,000

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

Public Records for 229 Ruggles Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$8,089,300Additions$3,375,900Total$11,465,200
Tax Record2025$99,621 ($8,302 / month)
Home Facts
Beds20Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt13,653 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt13,653 SqFtStories4Lot Size94,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886Year Renovated1987ZoningR60CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:036 B:0051

Schools near 229 Ruggles Avenue

This home is within Newport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pell Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Rogers High School
Public - 9 to 12
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public5 to 8

Rogers High School
Public9 to 12

Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
$6,200,000
12
13,748
94,525
225 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
$9,391,635
10
10,530
94,000
237 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
$16,100,000
15
24,393
188,615
221 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
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–
3
3,827
58,370
234 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
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1
12,034
47,480
228 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
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–
9
13,374
52,272

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