53 Ridge Road

Closed 6/4/04
Closed 6/4/04
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Last Sold Price
$3,950,000
4 beds4,163 sqft$949/sqft
53 Ridge Rd, Newport, RI 02840

Description

Premire waterfront contemporary home perched high above its 400 ft coastline at the entrance to newport harbor unsurpassed views. Secluded from the road on 1.98 acres. Gardens, rock outcroppings, encl heated pool, mooring.Premire waterfront contemporary home perched high above its 400 ft coastline at the entrance to newport harbor unsurpassed views. Secluded from the road on 1.98 acres. Gardens, rock outcroppings, encl heated pool, mooring.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/04/2004 12:00 AM

Property Details for 53 Ridge Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
434947
Days on Market
70
Taxes
$38,431 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
1.98 AC / 86,127 SF
County
Newport County
Subdivision Name
OCEAN DR/CASTLE HILL
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Mooring

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,110,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Newport, RI

9 comparable properties found

$10,442,000 | 294 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
1/48
1

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Sold 09/29/25

4
Bedrooms
4,392
Square Feet
0.83
Acres

294 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

$5,775,000 | 9 Ocean Lawn Lane, Newport, RI 02840
1/49
2

$5,775,000

Sold 07/01/26

4
Bedrooms
3,668
Square Feet
2.69
Acres

9 Ocean Lawn Lane, Newport, RI 02840

$3,110,000 | 9 Kay Street, Newport, RI 02840
1/27
3

$3,110,000

Sold 12/05/24

4
Bedrooms
5,641
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

9 Kay Street, Newport, RI 02840

4

$4,125,000

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4
Bedrooms
4,448
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

164 Eustis Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

$2,445,000 | 60 Ayrault Street, Newport, RI 02840
1/49
5

$2,445,000

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4
Bedrooms
3,776
Square Feet
0.41
Acres

60 Ayrault Street, Newport, RI 02840

$1,700,000 | 4 Atlantic Street, Newport, RI 02840
1/46
6

$1,700,000

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Bedrooms
2,187
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

4 Atlantic Street, Newport, RI 02840

$1,310,000 | 15 Vaughan Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
1/37
7

$1,310,000

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Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet
0.05
Acres

15 Vaughan Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

$5,150,000 | 27 Kay Street, Newport, RI 02840
1/32
8

$5,150,000

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Bedrooms
4,775
Square Feet
0.34
Acres

27 Kay Street, Newport, RI 02840

$2,690,000 | 205 Back Street, Newport, NC 28570
1/102
9

$2,690,000

Sold 07/02/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.28
Acres

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Sold By LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE

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Building Information for 53 Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size1.98 AC / 86,127 SF

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Property Information for 53 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • 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: 7
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $38,431.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 2861600
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Map Number: 44
  • Tax Year: 2003
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4163.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 4163.0
  • Frontage Length: 400
  • Living Area: 4,163.00
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9772
  • Lot Size Area: 86127.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 86127.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 53RIDGERDNEWP
  • 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: 1980
  • C L I P: 4,289,437,167
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Other, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Features: In Ground
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Internal Expansion, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 11
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: Recreation
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Utility Room
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 10: First
  • Room Dimensions 10: 20.0 x 13.0
  • Room Length 10: 20.0
  • Room Width 10: 13.0
Room 30
  • Room List: Dining Room, Additl Living Suite, Primary Bedroom, Recreation, Laundry, Family Room, Utility Room, Living Room

Property History for 53 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #170927117

$3,950,000—
Jun 4, 2004

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #434947

$3,950,000—
May 19, 2004

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #434947

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #170927117

$3,950,000
06/04/2004

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #434947

$3,950,000
05/19/2004

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #434947

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Public Records for 53 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,552,800Additions$3,202,800Total$9,755,600
Tax Record2025$84,766 ($7,064 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,223 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,223 SqFtStories2Lot Size86,249 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1980Year Renovated2007ZoningR120CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:044 B:0047

Schools near 53 Ridge 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
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

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: 53 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840
$3,950,000
4
4,163
86,127
65 Ridge Road, Unit T45/W17, Newport, RI 02840
$5,500
2
1,100
–
65 Ridge Road, Unit T19/W30, Newport, RI 02840
$5,000
1
1,000
–
65 Ridge Road, Unit P05/W21, Newport, RI 02840
$3,500
1
750
–
65 Ridge Road, Unit G28/ W24, Newport, RI 02840
$5,500
1
750
–
65 Ridge Road, Unit P32/21, Newport, RI 02840
$250
2
900
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