42 Ledge Rd

12,367 Sq. Ft.
$695 / Sq. Ft.
12,367
Sq. Ft.
$695
per Sq. Ft.

Description

‘LAND’S END NEWPORT' ICONIC OCEANFRONT ESTATE- Unrivaled setting and extraordinary opportunity to acquire a legacy property in one of Newport’s most beautiful and sought-after locations. Sited on 5.6 ac. overlooking famed Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean, ‘Land’s End' is located on the southeastern point of Aquidneck Island, offering total privacy to south and east. Open ocean views as far as Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Enjoy breathtaking...‘LAND’S END NEWPORT' ICONIC OCEANFRONT ESTATE- Unrivaled setting and extraordinary opportunity to acquire a legacy property in one of Newport’s most beautiful and sought-after locations. Sited on 5.6 ac. overlooking famed Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean, ‘Land’s End' is located on the southeastern point of Aquidneck Island, offering total privacy to south and east. Open ocean views as far as Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises from the private master bedroom balcony, or relax on the patio and watch world class sailboats pass by. Dynamic ocean views and streaming sunlight from virtually every room providing some of the most coveted vistas on the East Coast. Designed by architect John Sturgis during Newport's Gilded Age, ‘Land’s End' has a history of notable ownership which includes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton. With Ogden Codman motifs, this family home is a classic example of understated elegance with modern upgrades such as full house generator, chef's kitchen w/12 burner gas stove, salt water pool and billiard room. The 8+ bedroom manor house (10,910 sf) is complemented by carriage house (1,457 sf) with 3 car ports and 3-bedroom guest quarters also enjoying spectacular ocean views. A warm and welcoming gathering place for family and friends in summer and/or winter with 8 working fireplaces. The perfect balance of location, history, and architectural design. A truly magnificent and rare Newport offering.
  1. Listed by Kendra Toppa • Brokerage DRE #REB.0019349 • Lila Delman Real Estate
    P: (401)-339-6233 Kendra.Toppa@LilaDelman.com

Property Details for 42 Ledge Road

Subdivision Name
Ledge Road/Cliff Walk
Architectural Style
Historic/Antique
Waterfront Y N
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk To Water, Waterfront
View
Saltwater, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 09/16/2021 04:56 PM

Property Details for 42 Ledge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1223829
Days on Market301
Taxes$75,812 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1880
Lot Size5.60 AC / 243,936 SF
CountyNewport County

Location

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Sold By Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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Building Information for 42 Ledge Road

Stories3Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size5.60 AC / 243,936 SF

Payment Calculator

$48,233 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$41,915

Property Taxes

$6,318

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Ledge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newport
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Newport
  • Postal Code: 02840
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: R60
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built In, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 15
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $75,812.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 7588800
  • Tax Lot: 83
  • Tax Year: 2018
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Property
Green Features
  • Green Location: Walkability
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 12367.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 12367.0
  • Living Area: 12,367.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.6
  • Lot Size Area: 243936.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 243936.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 42LEDGERDNEWP
  • 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: 1880
  • C L I P: 2,605,311,230
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps150, Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Stone
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 9
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 11
  • Cooling: One Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Stone
  • Fireplaces Total: 8
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas, Hydro Air, Hot Water, Oil, Zoned
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Bathtub, Cedar Closets, Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Patio
  • Rooms Total: 24
  • Window Features: Skylights, Thermal Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom
  • Room Level 1: Third
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom
  • Room Level 2: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bathroom
  • Room Level 3: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bathroom
  • Room Level 7: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom
  • Room Level 8: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 9: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bathroom
  • Room Level 10: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bedroom
  • Room Level 11: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 12: Second
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Laundry
  • Room Level 13: First
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Pantry
  • Room Level 14: First
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Half Bath
  • Room Level 15: First
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Pantry
  • Room Level 16: First
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Den
  • Room Level 17: First
Room 18
  • Room Type 18: Pantry
  • Room Level 18: First
Room 19
  • Room Type 19: Kitchen
  • Room Features 19: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 19: First
Room 20
  • Room Type 20: Bathroom
  • Room Level 20: First
Room 21
  • Room Type 21: Library
  • Room Level 21: First
Room 22
  • Room Type 22: Dining Room
  • Room Level 22: First
Room 23
  • Room Type 23: Living Room
  • Room Level 23: First
Room 24
  • Room Type 24: Recreation
  • Room Level 24: First
Room 25
  • Room Type 25: Foyer
  • Room Level 25: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Bedroom, Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Pantry, Half Bath, Den, Kitchen, Library, Dining Room, Living Room, Recreation, Foyer
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 42 Ledge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

$8,600,000
Apr 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665839289

$8,600,000
Apr 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1370515899

$8,600,000
Mar 16, 2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

May 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

$11,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

$8,600,000
04/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665839289

$8,600,000
04/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1370515899

$8,600,000
03/16/2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

05/20/2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1223829

$11,700,000

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Public Records for 42 Ledge Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,835,600Additions$4,172,500Total$10,008,100
Tax Record2025$86,960 ($7,247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds22Baths8Total Finished SqFt12,351 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt12,351 SqFtStories3Lot Size243,936 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1982ZoningR60CountyNEWPORTAPNNEWP M:038 B:0083Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 Ledge 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

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