Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,348 sqft
70 Bridge St, Newport, RI 02840
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1750Year Built
$467/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunningly renovated historic marvel is comprised of three eighteenth century residences which have been masterfully transformed into a light filled/airy single-family on one of the most beautiful streets in downtown Newport. The newly redone kitchen has French doors open to spacious screened porch. Beautifully landscaped south-facing back yard is one of the largest on The Point. Absolutely turn-key with new heating system, bathrooms, kitchen and foundation. Short walk to harbor, Newport Shipyard,...Stunningly renovated historic marvel is comprised of three eighteenth century residences which have been masterfully transformed into a light filled/airy single-family on one of the most beautiful streets in downtown Newport. The newly redone kitchen has French doors open to spacious screened porch. Beautifully landscaped south-facing back yard is one of the largest on The Point. Absolutely turn-key with new heating system, bathrooms, kitchen and foundation. Short walk to harbor, Newport Shipyard, Washington Square and all of the waterfront wharves.
  • Listed by: Michelle Kirby 401.848.6714 mkirby@gustavewhite.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0013814 • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Listing closed: 02/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1237392

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,705,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Newport, RI

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Location

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Property Information for 70 Bridge Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,688 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: The Point
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Waterfront Features: Walk To Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 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
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Parking Total: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,688.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1137000
  • Tax Lot: 78
  • Tax Year: 2020
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3348.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 3348.0
  • Living Area: 3,348.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 9583.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 70BRIDGESTNEWP
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • 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: 1750
  • C L I P: 4,650,924,432
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Permanent Attic Stairs, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Storm Windows
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 70 Bridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

$1,565,000
Feb 11, 2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

Sep 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

$1,565,000
02/11/2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

09/26/2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1237392

$1,995,000

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

Public Records for 70 Bridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$591,000Additions$1,927,100Total$2,518,100
Tax Record2025$18,080 ($1,507 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,348 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,348 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,592 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated2000ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:016 B:0078

Schools near 70 Bridge 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: 70 Bridge Street, Newport, RI 02840
$1,565,000
4
3,348
9,583
$635,000
2
3
3,627
6,177
$2,075,000
4
3,270
8,435
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1
1,216
1,424
$257,000
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1,230
2,613
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2
946
1,307

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