5 Dresser St

Newport, RI 02840

$3,300,000
Price
5
Beds
3,600 Sq. Ft.
$917 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$917
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perfectly positioned just moments from Newport's most iconic destinations, 5 Dresser Street delivers the rare combination of turnkey luxury, walkability, and resort-style outdoor living. Located approximately .25 miles from the Cliff Walk, 0.5 miles to Easton's Beach, and within easy reach of Bellevue Avenue shopping, dining, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this home places the very best of Newport right at your doorstep. Completely gut-renovated in 2021, the residence spans approximately...Perfectly positioned just moments from Newport's most iconic destinations, 5 Dresser Street delivers the rare combination of turnkey luxury, walkability, and resort-style outdoor living. Located approximately .25 miles from the Cliff Walk, 0.5 miles to Easton's Beach, and within easy reach of Bellevue Avenue shopping, dining, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this home places the very best of Newport right at your doorstep. Completely gut-renovated in 2021, the residence spans approximately 3,600 square feet and offers five spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, providing exceptional comfort, privacy, and flexibility for family and guests alike. The interior is bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed, featuring central air conditioning, generous living and entertaining spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Outside, the property truly shines. A private backyard oasis includes a heated pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, expansive patio, built-in fireplace, and outdoor shower ideal for summer gatherings or quiet coastal evenings. A heated detached two-car garage includes a finished fitness studio above and half bath adding a rare and highly desirable bonus space. With parking for up to eight vehicles, this home easily accommodates entertaining, guests, or extended​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌ stays.
  1. Listed by The Willett Team • Brokerage DRE #REC.0005300 • Serhant New England
    P: (401)-835-8810 ben@benwillettrealestate.com

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • Central AC
  • Detached Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Full Basement
  • Garage
  • Gas Heat
LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2026 08:36 AM

Property Details for 5 Dresser Street

StatusActive
MLS #1403712
Days on Market4
Taxes$11,811 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,672 SF
CountyNewport County

Location

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Building Information for 5 Dresser Street

Stories3Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,672 SF

Payment Calculator

$17,068 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,084

Property Taxes

$984

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Dresser Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 8
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,811.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1532800
  • Tax Lot: 012
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 3600.0
  • Living Area: 3,600.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.245
  • Lot Size Area: 10672.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10672.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5DRESSERSTNEWP
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Business Type: Other
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1917
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Rooms Total: 17
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 5 Dresser Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403712

$3,300,000—
Jul 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497272960

$2,275,000

+133.0% / yr

Oct 12, 2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

$1,125,000—
Sep 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475685890

$1,125,000

+9.9% / yr

Sep 5, 2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

$1,075,000—
Feb 19, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #170910456

$120,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403712

$3,300,000
07/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497272960

$2,275,000

+133.0% / yr

10/12/2021

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

$1,125,000
09/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475685890

$1,125,000

+9.9% / yr

09/05/2021

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

—
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1292395

$1,075,000
02/19/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #170910456

$120,000

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

Public Records for 5 Dresser Street

Taxable ValueLand$761,900Additions$770,900Total$1,532,800
Tax Record2025$11,006 ($917 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,694 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917Year Renovated1982ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:031 B:0012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Dresser Street

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
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Public - 9 to 12
Pell Elementary School
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

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More information about 5 Dresser Street, Newport, RI 02840

5 Dresser Street is a single family home for sale in Newport, RI 02840. This property was listed for sale on January 22, 2026 by Serhant New England, it's currently listed at $3,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on July 29, 2022. 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. 5 Dresser Street is a 5-bed, 7-bath, 3,600 sqft single family home built in 1917.

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