Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds6,500 sqft
7 Ridge Rd, Newport, RI 02840
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.84 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$614/sq ftPrice per sq ft
14 carsParking Spaces

Description

"contentment" a special house with spectacular views of narragansett bay& npt bridge abuts hammersmith, right of way to water, beach rights indoor pool exquisite grounds &gardens ideal layout gracious living &entertaining"contentment" a special house with spectacular views of narragansett bay& npt bridge abuts hammersmith, right of way to water, beach rights indoor pool exquisite grounds &gardens ideal layout gracious living &entertaining
Listing closed: 08/29/2005 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 438032

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Median sold price

$3,850,000

Avg days on market

82

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Newport, RI

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Location

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Property Information for 7 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,827 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: HAMMERSMITH /OCEAN DR
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Walk To Water
  • View: Saltwater, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 1.84 AC / 80,150 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R-120
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Built In, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 14
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $21,827.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1590900
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • Tax Map Number: 44
  • Tax Year: 2005
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 6500.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 6500.0
  • Frontage Length: 228
  • Living Area: 6,500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.84
  • Lot Size Area: 80150.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 80150.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 7RIDGERDNEWP
  • 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: 1982
  • C L I P: 8,996,916,661
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers, Volts220
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Features: In Ground
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Walk Out Access
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Zero Clearance
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Cedar Closets, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Kitchen
  • Room Features 1: Eat In Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Library
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Florida Room
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Sunroom
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Foyer
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 7: 25.0 x 25.0
  • Room Length 7: 25.0
  • Room Width 7: 25.0
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 8: First
  • Room Dimensions 8: 15.0 x 20.0
  • Room Length 8: 15.0
  • Room Width 8: 20.0
Room 30
  • Room List: Kitchen, Library, Florida Room, Dining Room, Sunroom, Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Property History for 7 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2005

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

$3,990,000
Apr 26, 2005

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

May 6, 2004

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

$4,900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2005

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

$3,990,000
04/26/2005

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

05/06/2004

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #438032

$4,900,000

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

Public Records for 7 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,548,800Additions$6,439,600Total$8,988,400
Tax Record2025$78,100 ($6,508 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt9,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,561 SqFtStories2Lot Size80,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated2007ZoningR120CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:044 B:0144

Schools near 7 Ridge Road

This home is within Newport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
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: 7 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840
$3,990,000
4
6,500
80,150
3
2.5
3,567
81,893
3
2.5
2,938
175,111
$13,970,000
4
5,994
80,150
$3,000
1
750
$1,200,000
3
2,730
45,738

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