Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,098 sqft
5 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.03 acresLot Size
1857Year Built
$531/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Historic, charming and eclectic. This extraordinary cottage has been uniquely handcrafted with polished cement surfaces, built-in cabinets and antique elements. A lovely enclosed yard provides wonderful privacy and great outdoor shower. Desirable location is just a short walk to Newport Harbor, Washington Square, shops, theaters, restaurants, Newport Shipyard and all that Newport has to offer.Historic, charming and eclectic. This extraordinary cottage has been uniquely handcrafted with polished cement surfaces, built-in cabinets and antique elements. A lovely enclosed yard provides wonderful privacy and great outdoor shower. Desirable location is just a short walk to Newport Harbor, Washington Square, shops, theaters, restaurants, Newport Shipyard and all that Newport has to offer.
  • Listed by: Michelle Kirby 401.862.7873 mkirby@gustavewhite.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Listing closed: 04/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1266081

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Newport, RI

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Location

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Property Information for 5 3rd Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,263 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Point/Newport Harbor
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Historic/Antique
  • Waterfront Features: Walk To Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1857
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,307 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2416
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,263.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 414700
  • Tax Block: 4
  • Tax Lot: 87
  • Tax Year: 2020
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1098.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1098.0
  • Living Area: 1,098.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1307.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1307.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5THIRDSTNEWP
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1857
  • C L I P: 2,781,061,081
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 5 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

$583,500
Mar 11, 2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

Sep 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

$620,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

$583,500
03/11/2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

09/29/2020

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1266081

$620,000

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

Public Records for 5 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$361,300Additions$275,800Total$637,100
Tax Record2025$5,536 ($461 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,098 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,098 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,233 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900Year Renovated1987ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:016 B:0087 L:4

Schools near 5 3rd Street

This home is within Newport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 3rd Street, Newport, RI 02840
$583,500
2
1,098
1,307
$930,000
2
1,100
2,178
$20,000
2,534
3,110
$800,000
2
946
1,307
$620,000
4
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2,073
2
1
1,216
1,424

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