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    • Price cut: $110K (7/5)
    $2,185,000

    12 Poplar St, Newport, RI 02840

    6beds
    4,012sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1876
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $2,060,100 Zestimate®
    $545/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to Poplar Point, a beautifully renovated residence set on an oversized lot in Newport’s coveted Point neighborhood offering rare space, flexibility, and refined coastal living. The bright main home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and a walk-in pantry, opening to comfortable living and dining spaces and a desirable first-floor primary suite with en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and enclosed front porch. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a second living area, while the third-floor cupola offers flexible space for an office, guest room, or fitness area. The property includes multiple distinct living spaces, including a private apartment with its own entrance, as well as 12 1/2 Poplar Street, a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cottage with its own heating, electric, and water line that has been successfully rented for years and is equally suited as a guest house, studio, or home office. A very large basement provides exceptional storage and utility space. Set on one of the larger lots in The Point with beautifully landscaped grounds and generous off-street parking, the property offers a rare opportunity to spread out, entertain, and enjoy Newport’s coastal lifestyle just moments from the harbor, waterfront parks, and downtown. This is a multi-family home, inclusive of an in-law apartment and separate cottage. Inquire for more info.
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    Listed by:

    Lauren Mailloux 401-835-7778,

    Our Real Estate,

    Mara Terchunian 631-902-7082,

    Our Real Estate

    Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1406665MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
      Heating
      • Electric, Natural Gas, Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water, Gas Connected
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Skylight, Stairs, Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls)
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Utility
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,012
      • Total interior livable area: 4,012 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,012
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
      Lot
      • Size: 8,276 Square Feet
      • Features: Local Historic District
      Details
      • Parcel number: NEWPM017B0004
      • Zoning: R10

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Dry Wall, Plaster, Shingles
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1876

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Municipal
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
      • Subdivision: The Point
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $545/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,395,700
      • Annual tax amount: $9,728
      • Date on market: 3/17/2026

        Estimated market value

        $2,060,100

        $1.96M - $2.16M

        $5,295/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/5/2026Price change$2,185,000-4.8%$545/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1406665 Report a problem
        6/9/2026Price change$2,295,000-2.3%$572/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1406665 Report a problem
        3/16/2026Listed for sale$2,350,000+7.1%$586/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1406384 Report a problem
        12/30/2025Listing removed$2,195,000$547/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1401051 Report a problem
        12/3/2025Listed for sale$2,195,000$547/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1401051 Report a problem
        11/28/2025Listing removed$2,195,000$547/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1387424 Report a problem
        10/24/2025Price change$2,195,000-8.4%$547/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1387424 Report a problem
        8/28/2025Price change$2,395,000-5.1%$597/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1387433 Report a problem
        7/23/2025Price change$2,525,000-1%$629/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1387424 Report a problem
        6/11/2025Listed for sale$2,550,000+292.3%$636/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1387424 Report a problem
        12/19/2024Listing removed$4,500$1/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1365818 Report a problem
        9/5/2024Price change$4,500-18.2%$1/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1365818 Report a problem
        8/9/2024Listed for rent$5,500-69.4%$1/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1365818 Report a problem
        8/9/2024Listing removed--
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1346219 Report a problem
        6/5/2024Price change$18,000-28%$4/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1346219 Report a problem
        10/17/2023Listed for rent$25,000$6/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1346219 Report a problem
        7/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1337623 Report a problem
        6/13/2023Listed for rent$25,000-24.2%$6/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1337623 Report a problem
        6/13/2023Listing removed--
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1331207 Report a problem
        5/1/2023Price change$33,000-5.7%$8/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1331207 Report a problem
        3/29/2023Price change$35,000+1650%$9/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1331207 Report a problem
        11/27/2022Price change$2,000-4.8%
        Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #1323894 Report a problem
        11/9/2022Listed for rent$2,100$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #1323894 Report a problem
        4/12/2022Listing removed--
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1301877 Report a problem
        1/9/2018Sold$650,000$162/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1173907 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$12,127 +24.7%$1,395,700
        2024$9,728 +20.7%$1,395,700 +66.4%
        2023$8,061 $838,800
        2022$8,061 +3%$838,800
        2021$7,826 +17.3%$838,800 +29.3%
        2020$6,669 $648,700
        2019$6,669 +2.9%$648,700
        2018$6,481 +9.8%$648,700 +23.2%
        2017$5,902 +2.6%$526,500
        2016$5,755 +2.4%$526,500
        2015$5,618 +10.7%$526,500 +25.1%
        2014$5,076 +6.2%$420,900
        2012$4,781 -11.8%$420,900 -22.9%
        2011$5,421 +3.9%$545,900
        2010$5,219 +0.4%$545,900
        2009$5,197 -5.6%$545,900 -14.1%
        2008$5,508 +4%$635,300
        2007$5,298 +4%$635,300
        2006$5,095 +15.7%$635,300 +106.1%
        2005$4,404 +11.2%$308,200
        2002$3,960 $308,200

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: The Point

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        39 / 100
        Some Transit
        67 / 100
        Bikeable

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