Built in 1880 and tastefully updated this alluring home in Newport's coveted Point area puts you in walking distance to all the cities coastal gems, including the harbor front. Perfect for seasonal or year-round living this classic shingle style home has off street parking and a secluded outdoor garden and sitting area with an outdoor fireplace. The garden cottage is approved for city water & sewer connection. The possibilities for use of the space are endless; perhaps extend your backyard entertaining area, convert to a guest house, or an art studio. The homes instantly eye-pleasing design inside is graced by period work and a double sided fireplace on view from both the kitchen and the living room. Upstairs three bedrooms including a vaulted ceiling primary suite create perfect retreats after days of sun, boating, dining and all other joys of Aquidneck Island. New electric, plumbing forced hot air furnace and insulation lend extra peace of mind with recent repainting re-staining inside and out and a newer fence add fresh modern appeal. Fun fact the house has a secret space once used in prohibition times accessible by a floor panel, current use a wine cellar. You'll be just blocks from the best Newport eateries, the waterfront, walk to Broadway, scenic Kings Park and lively Thames Street all walkable destinations.
Sold for $862,000
$862,000
2 Sunshine Ct, Newport, RI 02840
3beds
1,412sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$1,180,600 Zestimate®
$610/sqft
$4,158 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Marisa Ferris 401-640-0170,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Marisa Ferris, RES.0034595
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1335226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Attic: Attic Stairs, Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,412
- Total interior livable area: 1,412 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,412
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: NEWPM012B0215
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: The Point
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,800$3/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $862,000+1.4%$610/sqft |
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| 6/19/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$602/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000$602/sqft |
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| 5/18/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$602/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000+2.4%$602/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $830,000-8.8%$588/sqft |
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| 9/6/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $910,000+810%$644/sqft |
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| 1/10/2000 | Sold | $100,000-10.7%$71/sqft |
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| 11/1/1993 | Sold | $112,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,310 +5.7% | $841,300 |
| 2024 | $6,915 +31% | $841,300 +53.2% |
| 2023 | $5,277 | $549,100 |
| 2022 | $5,277 +3% | $549,100 |
| 2021 | $5,123 +11.9% | $549,100 +23.3% |
| 2020 | $4,579 | $445,400 |
| 2019 | $4,579 +2.9% | $445,400 |
| 2018 | $4,450 -2.2% | $445,400 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $4,552 +2.5% | $406,100 |
| 2016 | $4,439 +2.4% | $406,100 |
| 2015 | $4,333 +3% | $406,100 +16.4% |
| 2014 | $4,207 +6.2% | $348,800 |
| 2012 | $3,962 -4.4% | $348,800 -16.4% |
| 2011 | $4,143 +3.9% | $417,200 |
| 2010 | $3,988 +0.4% | $417,200 |
| 2009 | $3,972 +0.1% | $417,200 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $3,968 +4% | $457,700 |
| 2007 | $3,817 +4% | $457,700 |
| 2006 | $3,671 +10.6% | $457,700 +97% |
| 2005 | $3,320 +26.5% | $232,300 +13.7% |
| 2002 | $2,625 | $204,300 |
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Neighborhood: The Point
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.1 mi
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