Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,576 sqft
72 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$555/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 72 Connection Street! Nestled in Newport's most desirable neighborhood, this home is located in the heart of the Fifth Ward, a family neighborhood with abundance of history and charm. Your new home is just steps to the water, restaurants, shopping and more! Upon entering the home, you will find lots of character throughout. Off the main entryway, you are greeted by a formal living room, a formal dining room, a den, and a large eat-in kitchen that leads to a private and adorable backyard....Welcome to 72 Connection Street! Nestled in Newport's most desirable neighborhood, this home is located in the heart of the Fifth Ward, a family neighborhood with abundance of history and charm. Your new home is just steps to the water, restaurants, shopping and more! Upon entering the home, you will find lots of character throughout. Off the main entryway, you are greeted by a formal living room, a formal dining room, a den, and a large eat-in kitchen that leads to a private and adorable backyard. Upstairs, four bedrooms with closet space, including a versatile home office option, and a full bath provide ample space for family and guest. King's Beach, also known as King's Park, is located just a block away and offers the most beautiful sunsets over the water, a great space for family picnics, local little league games, live music on Sundays and fireworks throughout the summer. This home has been loved for many generations and awaits a new chapter to unfold.
  • Listed by: Marielle Clair 401.662.0404 marielle@riproperties.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0014369 • RI Properties
  • Listed by: Brianna Ferrara 401.662.1492 brianna@riproperties.com • RI Properties
Listing closed: 03/22/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1353974

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$860,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Newport, RI

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Location

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Sold By Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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Property Information for 72 Connection Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,557 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Fifth Ward
  • Architectural Style: Cabin Cottage
  • Waterfront Features: Walkto Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • Postal Code Plus4: 0284
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
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: $5,557.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 853600
  • Tax Lot: 421
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1576.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1576.0
  • Living Area: 1,576.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 3049.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 72CONNECTIONSTNEWP
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1880
  • C L I P: 1,494,740,815
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Wall Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 8
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 72 Connection Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 22, 2024

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1353974

$875,000—
Mar 21, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529269022

$875,000—
Mar 6, 2024

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1353974

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/22/2024

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1353974

$875,000
03/21/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529269022

$875,000
03/06/2024

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1353974

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Public Records for 72 Connection Street

Taxable ValueLand$371,100Additions$482,500Total$853,600
Tax Record2025$6,129 ($511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,577 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,577 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,149 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1987ZoningR10CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:039 B:0421

Schools near 72 Connection Street

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

Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public5 to 8

Rogers High School
Public9 to 12

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: 72 Connection Street, Newport, RI 02840
$875,000
4
1,576
3,049
$550,000
2
1,167
2,962
$350,000
3
1,496
1,724
$550,000
3
1,376
3,722
$130,000
3
2
1,430
1,625
–
3
1.5
1,153
2,627

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