237 Ruggles Avenue
Description
- Listed by: Melanie Delman 401.284.4820 melanie.delman@liladelman.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0019349 • Lila Delman Real Estate
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$12,145,000
Avg days on market
169
Sale-to-list ratio
88.2%
Newport, RI
9 comparable properties found
$16,000,000
Sold 01/16/26
- 29
- Bedrooms
- 18
- Bathrooms
- 43,772
- Square Feet
- 7.76
- Acres
$14,480,476
Sold 09/05/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 7,200
- Square Feet
- 2.74
- Acres
$12,145,000
Sold 09/23/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 7,640
- Square Feet
- 14.85
- Acres
$5,525,000
Sold 05/28/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,675
- Square Feet
- 1.9
- Acres
$2,250,000
Sold 06/25/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,689
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$4,965,000
Sold 11/05/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,889
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$3,800,000
Sold 03/04/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 10
- Bathrooms
- 12,129
- Square Feet
- 0.58
- Acres
Location
Sold By Lila Delman Real Estate
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1Property Information for 237 Ruggles Avenue
- Taxes: $159,087 / 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 Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk To Water
- View: Saltwater, Water
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1875
- Lot Size: 4.33 AC / 188,615 SF
- City: Newport
- Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Shopping, Tennis Courts
- Postal City: Newport
- Postal Code: 02840
- State Or Province: RI
- View Y N: Yes
- Zoning: R60
- Human Modified Y N: No
- Attached Garage Y N: No
- Covered Spaces: 5
- Garage Spaces: 5
- Garage Y N: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 5
- Tax Annual Amount: $159,087.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 14909800
- Tax Lot: 050/4
- Tax Map Number: 36
- Tax Year: 2015
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.planomatic.com/7667
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 20252.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 4141.0
- Building Area Total: 24393.0
- Living Area: 24,393.00
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Sprinkler System
- Lot Size Acres: 4.33
- Lot Size Area: 188615.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 188615.0
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Parcel Number: 237RUGGLESAVNEWP
- Stories: 3
- Stories Total: 3
- Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
- New Construction Y N: No
- Number Of Units Total: 0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community Y N: No
- Year Built: 1875
- C L I P: 4,499,774,262
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Connected
- Utilities: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
- Water Source: Connected
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Patio, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway
- Fencing: Fenced
- Foundation Details: See Remarks
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Security Features: Security System Owned
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Basement Y N: Yes
- Bathrooms Full: 12
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 14
- Bedrooms Total: 15
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling Y N: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Marble, Stone
- Fireplaces Total: 8
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Parquet, Vinyl
- Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Oil, Steam
- Heating Y N: Yes
- Interior Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Cedar Closets, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage, Elevator, Jetted Tub, Cable Tv
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch
- Rooms Total: 25
- Spa Y N: Yes
- Room Type 2: Family Room
- Room Type 3: Den
- Room Type 4: Great Room
- Room Type 5: Primary Bedroom
- Room Type 6: Dining Room
- Room Type 7: Dining Room
- Room Type 8: Utility Room
- Room Type 9: Library
- Room Type 10: Laundry
- Room Type 11: Foyer
- Room List: Family Room, Den, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Utility Room, Library, Laundry, Foyer
- Land Lease Y N: No
Property History for 237 Ruggles Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2016 | Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | $16,100,000 | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #566234670 | $16,100,000 | +12.8% / yr |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | — | |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | $21,000,000 | — |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | $15,000,000 | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #553648383 | $15,000,000 | +9607.8% / yr |
| Jul 11, 2015 | Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | — | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | $17,900,000 | — |
| Jun 1, 2013 | Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #993803 | — | |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #327001545 | $1 | -54.7% / yr |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #993803 | $17,900,000 | — |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #961935 | — | |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #961935 | $18,000,000 | — |
| Dec 9, 1992 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #170913786 | $3,350,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2016 | Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | $16,100,000 |
| 02/17/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #566234670 | $16,100,000 +12.8% / yr |
| 02/09/2016 | Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | — |
| 11/03/2015 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1111836 | $21,000,000 |
| 07/27/2015 | Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | $15,000,000 |
| 07/17/2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #553648383 | $15,000,000 +9607.8% / yr |
| 07/11/2015 | Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | — |
| 01/01/2014 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1057321 | $17,900,000 |
| 06/01/2013 | Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #993803 | — |
| 12/06/2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #327001545 | $1 -54.7% / yr |
| 06/01/2011 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #993803 | $17,900,000 |
| 03/19/2011 | Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #961935 | — |
| 03/19/2010 | Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #961935 | $18,000,000 |
| 12/09/1992 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #170913786 | $3,350,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 237 Ruggles Avenue
Schools near 237 Ruggles Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 237 Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 | $16,100,000 | 15 | 14 | 24,393 | 188,615 |
$950,000 | 10 | 9 | 10,728 | 110,064 | |
$6,200,000 | 12 | 11 | 13,748 | 94,525 | |
– | – | 1 | 12,034 | 47,480 | |
$9,391,635 | 10 | 11 | 10,530 | 94,000 | |
– | – | 9 | 13,374 | 52,272 | |
– | – | 5 | 63,510 | 573,685 | |
– | – | 3 | 3,827 | 58,370 | |
– | – | 9.5 | 9,994 | 40,859 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 2,526 | 40,032 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 5,800 | 67,954 | |
– | – | 5.5 | 4,258 | 43,996 | |
– | – | 1 | 55,583 | 122,404 | |
– | – | 1 | 7,690 | 60,200 | |
– | – | 5.5 | 10,589 | 111,514 | |
$340,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,711 | 26,363 |
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