Last Sold Price
4 beds2,111 sqft$521/sqft
36 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840

Description

Three Buildings, One Newport Retreat. Larger-than-typical lot on Connection Street in Newport's sought-after Fifth Ward, once two parcels now combined. Property includes two separate dwellings plus a detached studio/she shed, all surrounded by gardens, a grape arbor, and recent full fencing. Paved driveway for 2 cars. Located in
the flood zone (buyer to verify). MAIN HOUSE (1875 Cottage-Style Colonial): 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, including a first-floor bedroom with en-suite bath, fireplace, and separate
...Three Buildings, One Newport Retreat. Larger-than-typical lot on Connection Street in Newport's sought-after Fifth Ward, once two parcels now combined. Property includes two separate dwellings plus a detached studio/she shed, all surrounded by gardens, a grape arbor, and recent full fencing. Paved driveway for 2 cars. Located in
the flood zone (buyer to verify). MAIN HOUSE (1875 Cottage-Style Colonial): 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, including a first-floor bedroom with en-suite bath, fireplace, and separate entrance. Exterior improvements include cedar clapboards, newer windows, updated systems, and central air conditioning. The interior of the main house, which has been rented in the past year, could use some TLC. Make it your own or continue to use it as an income property. SECOND BUILDING: Workshop with half bath, garage stall, and a newly refinished 1-bedroom apartment with air conditioning above. Ideal for guests, in-laws, or rental income. STUDIO/SHED Flexible space for creative work or quiet retreat. Estate sale. Sold as-is. Buyers Agent to do due diligence. Agent disclosure: Realtor is related to the seller.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/03/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Janet Booth • Brokerage DRE #REB.0014997 • JB Newport Realty
    P: (401) 862-7882 Janutebooth@gmail.com

Property Details for 36 Connection Street

Status
MLS #
1392691
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$6,410 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential Income / Multi Family
Year Built
1875
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,798 SF
Subdivision Name
Fifth Ward
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$950,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Newport, RI

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Location

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Building Information for 36 Connection Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,798 SF

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$6,125 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,591

Property Taxes

$534

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 36 Connection Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,410.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 918800
  • Tax Lot: 039
  • Tax Map Number: 39
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2111.0
  • Building Area Total: 2111.0
  • Frontage Length: 144
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Size Area: 6798.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6798.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Number Of Buildings: 3
  • Parcel Number: 3636ACONNECTIONSTNEWP
  • Stories Total: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Business Type: Other
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1875
  • C L I P: 1,086,136,521
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick Mortar, Combination, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ductless, One Unit, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Forced Air, Gas, Hot Water, Individual, Radiant
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Compressor
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Rooms Total: 9
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Unit 1 Information
  • Actual Rent: $1,500.00
  • Description: APPARTMENT OVER GARAGE
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Unit Type Area: 553.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 2 Information
  • Actual Rent: $2,000.00
  • Description: MAIN HOUSE
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Unit Type Area: 1558.0
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 36 Connection Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920145851

$1,100,000

+8.3% / yr

Nov 3, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1392691

$1,100,000
Oct 7, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1392691

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920145851

$1,100,000

+8.3% / yr

11/03/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1392691

$1,100,000
10/07/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1392691

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

Public Records for 36 Connection Street

Taxable ValueLand$473,700Additions$438,700Total$912,400
Tax Record2025$7,928 ($661 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,854 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,854 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875Year Renovated1982ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:039 B:0039

Schools near 36 Connection Street

This home is within Newport School District.
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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 36 Connection Street, Newport, RI 02840
$1,100,000
4
2,111
6,798
$870,000
3
3
1,861
4,343
$582,500
3
1
1,273
2,117
$380,000
4
1,460
$699,000
5
3,345
3,485
3
1.5
970
1,738

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