26 S Baptist St

1,800 Sq. Ft.
$24 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$24
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Downtown updated historic Newport dream house steps from Thames and the waterfront wharfs! Available September 1 2026 to May 31 2027 at $3600/month and summer months for $8000/month. Enjoy this incredible opportunity! Absolutely meticulous 3-4 bedroom home with updated kitchen and baths, plus amazing harbor waterview from the 3rd floor! You'll love relaxing in the private oasis-style rear yard complete with coastal gardens, mahogany decking, & extreme privacy. Step out your door to Thames Street...A Downtown updated historic Newport dream house steps from Thames and the waterfront wharfs! Available September 1 2026 to May 31 2027 at $3600/month and summer months for $8000/month. Enjoy this incredible opportunity! Absolutely meticulous 3-4 bedroom home with updated kitchen and baths, plus amazing harbor waterview from the 3rd floor! You'll love relaxing in the private oasis-style rear yard complete with coastal gardens, mahogany decking, & extreme privacy. Step out your door to Thames Street just four houses away, to discover culinary delights for every palate, unsurpassed nightlife & the epic shopping Newport is known for. Of course, the famed Newport Wharfs, nearby Gilded Age mansions, Cliff Walk and beaches are bonus highlights of Newport living- come view this wonderful home steeped in history! Absolutely no smoking of any kind and no pets allowed.
  1. Listed by Julie Chalue • Brokerage DRE #REB.0015758 • New England Properties
    P: (401)-641-0768 julie@neproperties.com

Property Details for 26 South Baptist Street

Subdivision Name
Water View near Thames St
Architectural Style
Colonial
Furnished
Furnished
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 12:32 AM

Property Details for 26 South Baptist Street

StatusActive
MLS #1402964
Days on Market23
Rental Incentives-
Available Date06/01/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Month To Month
FurnishedFully Furnished
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease
Year Built1850
Lot Size-
CountyNewport County

Location

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Building Information for 26 South Baptist Street

Building/Complex26 S Baptist StFloor-Stories2Residences1Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built1850Lot Size-

Property Information for 26 South Baptist Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3428
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Parking Total: 0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Y N: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1800.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1800.0
  • Living Area: 1,800.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 26SOUTHBAPTISTSTNEWP
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Property Type: ResidentialLease
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1850
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More, Two
  • Rooms Total: 7
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Term: Month To Month
  • Rent Includes: Air Conditioning, Gardener, Laundry Facilities, Parking, Sewer
  • Availability Type: Seasonal
  • Security Deposit: $3,600.00

Property History for 26 South Baptist Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1402965

$8,000
Jan 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1402964

$3,600
Jul 1, 2025

Rented

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1388828

$8,000
Jun 28, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

Jun 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1388828

$8,000
Jun 25, 2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

$8,000
Jun 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

$11,000
Nov 21, 2024

Rented

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,600
Aug 26, 2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,000
Aug 11, 2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,300
Jul 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,600
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1402965

$8,000
01/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1402964

$3,600
07/01/2025

Rented

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1388828

$8,000
06/28/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

06/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1388828

$8,000
06/25/2025

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

$8,000
06/01/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1387419

$11,000
11/21/2024

Rented

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,600
08/26/2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,000
08/11/2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,300
07/24/2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1365196

$3,600

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Schools near 26 South Baptist Street

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

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.

26 South Baptist Street is available for rent in Newport, RI 02840. This property was listed on January 10, 2026 by New England Properties, it's currently listed at $3,600. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last rented on July 1, 2025. This listing's school district is Newport School District. Nearby schools include Frank E. Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School and Newport Area Career Tech Center. 26 South Baptist Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,800 sqft a property built in 1850.

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