Historic Italianate Victorian in Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood with spectacular Pell Bridge views. Six bedrooms, a private garden and several patios, new roof and electrical and new landscaping with a brick two car driveway with EV charger. The home has the scale and character of a true Newport home with thoughtful updates for today. A special property in a wonderful location. First Showings Open Houses August 21, 22, and 23.
For sale
$3,650,000
16 Sherman St, Newport, RI 02840
6beds
3,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$3,700,600 Zestimate®
$1,014/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 7 days |
- 738 |
- 26 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Boarder 401-252-6636,
William Raveis Inspire
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1420425
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
Bathroom
- Level: Third
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Central Stream
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick, Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM021B0048
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Masonry
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Historic Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,014/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,303,900
- Annual tax amount: $9,362
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$3,700,600
Estimated sales range
$3.52M - $3.89M
Rent Zestimate®
$6,235/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+162.6%$1,014/sqft |
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| 12/28/2021 | Sold | $1,390,000+0.1%$386/sqft |
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| 12/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000$386/sqft |
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| 11/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/31/2021 | Price change | $1,389,000-6.7%$386/sqft |
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| 5/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,489,000$414/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,362 +3% | $1,303,900 |
| 2024 | $9,088 +16.5% | $1,303,900 +60.7% |
| 2023 | $7,799 | $811,600 |
| 2022 | $7,799 +3% | $811,600 |
| 2021 | $7,572 -6.8% | $811,600 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $8,124 | $790,300 |
| 2019 | $8,124 +2.9% | $790,300 |
| 2018 | $7,895 +18% | $790,300 +32.4% |
| 2017 | $6,692 +2.6% | $597,000 |
| 2016 | $6,525 +2.4% | $597,000 |
| 2015 | $6,370 -10.8% | $597,000 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $7,143 +6.2% | $592,300 |
| 2012 | $6,729 +10.9% | $592,300 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $6,068 +3.9% | $611,100 |
| 2010 | $5,842 +0.4% | $611,100 |
| 2009 | $5,818 -6.1% | $611,100 -14.4% |
| 2008 | $6,193 +4% | $714,300 |
| 2007 | $5,957 +4% | $714,300 |
| 2006 | $5,729 +22.1% | $714,300 +117.6% |
| 2005 | $4,691 +11.2% | $328,300 |
| 2002 | $4,219 | $328,300 |
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Neighborhood: Kay/Catherine
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.3 mi
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