43 Old Beach Rd

Newport, RI 02840

$5,995,000
Price
15
Beds
9,115 Sq. Ft.
$658 / Sq. Ft.
9,115
Sq. Ft.
$658
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Built by renowned architect George C. Mason during the Gilded Age, 43 Old Beach Road is a rare coastal retreat just moments from the shoreline and Newport's vibrant harborfront. Rich in history, the home blends preserved architectural character with modern enhancements. The stately exterior, expansive grounds, and iconic three-story tower make a striking first impression. Inside, sun-filled spaces flow seamlessly, with high ceilings, crown molding, oversized windows, natural woodwork, and refined...Built by renowned architect George C. Mason during the Gilded Age, 43 Old Beach Road is a rare coastal retreat just moments from the shoreline and Newport's vibrant harborfront. Rich in history, the home blends preserved architectural character with modern enhancements. The stately exterior, expansive grounds, and iconic three-story tower make a striking first impression. Inside, sun-filled spaces flow seamlessly, with high ceilings, crown molding, oversized windows, natural woodwork, and refined finishes throughout, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The gourmet kitchen features premium appliances, heated floors, custom cabinetry, and ample workspace. Spacious living and dining areas are complemented by private retreats, including a luxurious primary suite. Resort-style amenities include a private movie theater, sauna, wine cellar, and multi-room sound system. Outdoors, landscaped grounds offer inviting spaces for dining, lounging, and enjoying the coastal setting. Located minutes from Newport's beaches, Cliff Walk, dining, and historic attractions, this property offers a perfect balance of privacy, location, and timeless coastal luxury.
  1. Listed by Devin Sheehan • Brokerage DRE #REC.0005300 • Serhant New England
    P: (401)-297-6231 devinsheehan@serhant.com

Property Details for 43 Old Beach Road

Architectural Style
Historic/Antique, Victorian
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water
Furnished
Furnished
LISTING UPDATED: 05/19/2026 12:55 PM

Property Details for 43 Old Beach Road

StatusActive
MLS #1409735
Days on Market31
Taxes$19,440 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1873
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
CountyNewport County
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Building Information for 43 Old Beach Road

Stories4Year Built1873Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

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$29,874

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Property Information for 43 Old Beach Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 10
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $19,440.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 2237300
  • Tax Lot: 021
  • Tax Map Number: 26
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Property
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 6861.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2254.0
  • Building Area Total: 9115.0
  • Living Area: 9,115.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 15681.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15681.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 43OLDBEACHRDNEWP
  • Stories: 4
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1873
  • C L I P: 2,411,557,508
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 12
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 15
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Wall Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 14
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Parquet, Wood, Carpet
  • Heating: Ductless, Forced Air, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Cedar Closets, Dry Bar, Interior Steps, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Furnished, Wine Cellar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 23
  • Spa Features: Sauna
  • Window Features: Storm Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bathroom
  • Room Level 1: Third
  • Room Dimensions 1: 6.6 x 8.0
  • Room Length 1: 6.6
  • Room Width 1: 8.0
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom
  • Room Level 2: Third
  • Room Dimensions 2: 16.8 x 18.1
  • Room Length 2: 16.8
  • Room Width 2: 18.1
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Level 3: Third
  • Room Dimensions 3: 15.10 x 11.7
  • Room Length 3: 15.1
  • Room Width 3: 11.7
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bathroom
  • Room Level 4: Third
  • Room Dimensions 4: 4.9 x 8.1
  • Room Length 4: 4.9
  • Room Width 4: 8.1
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: Third
  • Room Dimensions 5: 5.11 x 8.9
  • Room Length 5: 5.1
  • Room Width 5: 8.9
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Level 6: Third
  • Room Dimensions 6: 16.4 x 12.6
  • Room Length 6: 16.4
  • Room Width 6: 12.6
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Level 7: Third
  • Room Dimensions 7: 16.4 x 12.4
  • Room Length 7: 16.4
  • Room Width 7: 12.4
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom
  • Room Level 8: Second
  • Room Dimensions 8: 16.2 x 9.3
  • Room Length 8: 16.2
  • Room Width 8: 9.3
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bathroom
  • Room Level 9: Second
  • Room Dimensions 9: 9.10 x 9.1
  • Room Length 9: 9.1
  • Room Width 9: 9.1
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bedroom
  • Room Features 10: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 10: Second
  • Room Dimensions 10: 16.2 x 15.8
  • Room Length 10: 16.2
  • Room Width 10: 15.8
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Features 11: Built In Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 11: Second
  • Room Dimensions 11: 16.11 x 16.2
  • Room Length 11: 16.1
  • Room Width 11: 16.2
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Bathroom
  • Room Level 12: Second
  • Room Dimensions 12: 7.8 x 4.6
  • Room Length 12: 7.8
  • Room Width 12: 4.6
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Features 13: Built In Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Storage
  • Room Level 13: Second
  • Room Dimensions 13: 16.3 x 20.3
  • Room Length 13: 16.3
  • Room Width 13: 20.3
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Bathroom
  • Room Level 14: Second
  • Room Dimensions 14: 11.1 x 9.8
  • Room Length 14: 11.1
  • Room Width 14: 9.8
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Features 15: Crown Molding, Storage, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 15: Second
  • Room Dimensions 15: 16.3 x 22.11
  • Room Length 15: 16.3
  • Room Width 15: 22.1
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Office
  • Room Features 16: Built In Features, Crown Molding, Storage, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 16: First
  • Room Dimensions 16: 13.7 x 10.3
  • Room Length 16: 13.7
  • Room Width 16: 10.3
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Kitchen
  • Room Features 17: Wet Bar, Built In Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Natural Woodwork, Wired For Sound
  • Room Level 17: First
  • Room Dimensions 17: 16.1 x 18.5
  • Room Length 17: 16.1
  • Room Width 17: 18.5
Room 18
  • Room Type 18: Bathroom
  • Room Features 18: Crown Molding, Granite Counters
  • Room Level 18: First
  • Room Dimensions 18: 7.0 x 9.1
  • Room Length 18: 7.0
  • Room Width 18: 9.1
Room 19
  • Room Type 19: Kitchen
  • Room Features 19: Built In Features, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 19: First
  • Room Dimensions 19: 9.8 x 11.3
  • Room Length 19: 9.8
  • Room Width 19: 11.3
Room 20
  • Room Type 20: Half Bath
  • Room Level 20: First
  • Room Dimensions 20: 3.3 x 12.11
  • Room Length 20: 3.3
  • Room Width 20: 12.1
Room 21
  • Room Features 21: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
  • Room Level 21: First
  • Room Dimensions 21: 8.5 x 6.0
  • Room Length 21: 8.5
  • Room Width 21: 6.0
Room 22
  • Room Type 22: Foyer
  • Room Features 22: Chandelier, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Sound System, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Wired For Sound
  • Room Level 22: First
  • Room Dimensions 22: 16.7 x 14.10
  • Room Length 22: 16.7
  • Room Width 22: 14.1
Room 23
  • Room Type 23: Dining Room
  • Room Features 23: Built In Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Sound System, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Wired For Sound
  • Room Level 23: First
  • Room Dimensions 23: 20.0 x 16.6
  • Room Length 23: 20.0
  • Room Width 23: 16.6
Room 24
  • Room Type 24: Living Room
  • Room Features 24: Built In Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Sound System, Natural Woodwork, Wired For Sound
  • Room Level 24: First
  • Room Dimensions 24: 20.3 x 25.2
  • Room Length 24: 20.3
  • Room Width 24: 25.2
Room 25
  • Room Type 25: Library
  • Room Features 25: Bookcases, Built In Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Sound System, Natural Woodwork, Wired For Sound
  • Room Level 25: First
  • Room Dimensions 25: 16.3 x 20.3
  • Room Length 25: 16.3
  • Room Width 25: 20.3
Room 30
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Half Bath, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, Library
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 43 Old Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1409735

$5,995,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1372675

—
Nov 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1372675

$8,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1409735

$5,995,000
10/03/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1372675

—
11/20/2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1372675

$8,900,000

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

Public Records for 43 Old Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$785,600Additions$1,451,700Total$2,237,300
Tax Record2025$19,440 ($1,620 / month)
Home Facts
Beds10Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt7,634 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,634 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,468 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1873Year Renovated1990ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:026 B:0021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 43 Old Beach Road

This home is within Newport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Rogers High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pell Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public5 to 8

Rogers High School
Public9 to 12

Pell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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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More information about 43 Old Beach Road, Newport, RI 02840

43 Old Beach Road is a single family home for sale in Newport, RI 02840. This property was listed for sale on May 6, 2026 by Serhant New England, it's currently listed at $5,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on April 20, 2007. This listing's school district is Newport School District. Nearby schools include Frank E. Thompson Middle School, Rogers High School and Pell Elementary School. 43 Old Beach Road is a 15-bed, 13-bath, 9,115 sqft single family home built in 1873.

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