Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds5,016 sqft

31 Ridge Rd,Ā Newport, RIĀ 02840

Single FamilyProperty Type
4.36 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$1,695/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces

Description

Panoramic views of Newport Harbor, across to Jamestown and up the Bay from this private 4.36 acre enclave. Open and spacious interiors, in-law apartment, waterside pool and spa. One of Newport's most dramatic and picturesque settings. A rare offering.Panoramic views of Newport Harbor, across to Jamestown and up the Bay from this private 4.36 acre enclave. Open and spacious interiors, in-law apartment, waterside pool and spa. One of Newport's most dramatic and picturesque settings. A rare offering.
Listing closed: 08/03/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORSĀ®, MLS#: 1019993
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Median sold price

$4,125,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 31 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $42,152 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: HAMMERSMITH/HARBOR
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Y N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk To Water
  • View: Saltwater, Water

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 4.36 AC / 189,921 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • 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: R120
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 12
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $42,152.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 4245000
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 44
  • Tax Year: 2011
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 5016.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 5016.0
  • Living Area: 5,016.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Cul De Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.36
  • Lot Size Area: 189921.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 189921.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 31RIDGERDNEWP
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • 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: 1975
  • C L I P: 8,553,094,732
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Skylights
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Additl Living Suite
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Foyer
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Great Room
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Den
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Kitchen
  • Room Features 8: Eat In Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 10: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Dining Room, Additl Living Suite, Primary Bedroom, Foyer, Great Room, Den, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room

Property History for 31 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338020332

$8,500,000—
Aug 3, 2012

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORSĀ® #1019993

$8,500,000—
Jun 26, 2012

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORSĀ® #1019993

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338020332

$8,500,000
08/03/2012

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORSĀ® #1019993

$8,500,000
06/26/2012

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORSĀ® #1019993

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

Public Records for 31 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$7,290,300

Additions

$3,896,600
Total$11,186,900

Tax Record

2025

$97,203 ($8,100 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

5,016 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,016 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

189,922 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1975

Year Renovated

2018

Zoning

R120

County

NEWPORT

APN

NEWP M:044 B:0022

Schools near 31 Ridge Road

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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840
$8,500,000
4
5,016
189,921
–
5
7.5
7,592
80,150
$13,970,000
4
5,994
80,150
–
3
2.5
3,567
81,893
–
3
2.5
2,938
175,111
$1,200,000
3
2,730
45,738

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