A Great Opportunity for Homebuyers & Investors Alike! This charming two-bedroom cottage is situated on a 15,000+ sq.ft. lot in a R10 zone and offers additional development opportunities. With a special use variance, you can build an additional duplex on the lot creating a perfect investment! This property also presents an ideal opportunity for a condominium scenario, tapping into the growing housing demand. A survey has been completed and most of the engineering work is in place to facilitate a quicker approval process. The Seller is open to some owner financing or offering assistance with the buyer's closing costs. Don't miss out on this investment opportunity!!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/11)
$449,500
1609 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
2beds
919sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.37 Acres Lot
$430,900 Zestimate®
$489/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming two-bedroom cottage
- 32 days |
- 1,762 |
- 59 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Lawrence 401-339-1010,
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1412277
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished,Laundry,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 919
- Total interior livable area: 919 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 919
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Foundation area: 825
- Parcel number: MIDDM0111B00L23
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Bailey Brook - Oliphant
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $489/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $408,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,700
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Inclusions: Duplex Allowed By Special Variance - Listing Associate is a Licensed REALTOR®
Estimated market value
$430,900
$409,000 - $452,000
$3,014/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $449,500-2.2%$489/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,500-3.3%$500/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listing removed | $475,000$517/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $475,000-13.6%$517/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,500+69.1%$598/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2013 | Listing removed | $325,000$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Access America - Newport, RI #1037734 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $325,000+165.3%$354/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Access America - Newport, RI #1037734 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/1993 | Sold | $122,500$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,597 | $408,300 |
| 2024 | $4,597 +49.4% | $408,300 +59.5% |
| 2023 | $3,077 | $256,000 |
| 2022 | $3,077 | $256,000 |
| 2021 | $3,077 -1.4% | $256,000 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $3,121 +0.1% | $226,800 |
| 2018 | $3,119 -10% | $226,800 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $3,465 +2.5% | $224,700 |
| 2015 | $3,379 -3.5% | $224,700 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,500 +2.3% | $217,800 |
| 2013 | $3,422 +1.5% | $217,800 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $3,370 +15.3% | $218,800 |
| 2011 | $2,923 -22.5% | $218,800 -22.5% |
| 2010 | $3,773 +0.9% | $282,400 |
| 2009 | $3,739 +2.5% | $282,400 -14.7% |
| 2007 | $3,647 +3.9% | $331,200 |
| 2006 | $3,511 +1.7% | $331,200 +56.9% |
| 2005 | $3,451 +6.5% | $211,100 |
| 2004 | $3,240 | $211,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02842
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Avenue SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Joseph H. Gaudet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Middletown
- 02842
- 1609 W Main Rd






