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  • $1,498,900

    2 Wilbur Ave, Newport, RI 02840

    3beds
    2,205sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1680
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $1,498,900 Zestimate®
    $680/sqft
    $3,941 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,498,900

    $1.33M - $1.68M

    $3,941/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Sometimes a house just calls to you. The John Bliss House an architecturally significant RI Stone Ender Colonial. and likely Newport's oldest residence. This is a well maintained property that has been updated with modern lifestyle comforts. There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Living, Dining, plus 2 additional office/den/bedrooms spaces along with a cozy bar/mudroom. A fabulous new kitchen with custom cabinetry, toe kick drawers, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. The living room and dining room are anchored with 8' fireplaces and gorgeous wide board floors. The 3rd floor bdrm is dramatic and inviting with exposed rafters, skylights, gas FP stove and bathroom. Use as Mbdrm, a Guest suite, artists studio. Enjoy the beautiful landscaped yard w/privacy fence, and a stone patio with pergola that overlooks the enchanting stone wall foundation. There is an additional patio convenient to the kitchen entry, paved driveway, Nantucket Shed, and an outdoor shower. Newer gas heating/humidifier+On-demand hot water system,+ ductless heating and cooling units. Two parcels convey. Not being sold separate. Taxes and lot reflect both lots. Located within walking distance to Bdwy restaurants, park, pond, and Easton's beach.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,205 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood)
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWPM011B0196

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1680

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amps
    • Sewer: Connected, Municipal

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newport

    Other

    Other facts
    • BasementRoomsType: Utility
    • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Garbage Disposal, Hood
    • Exterior: Shingles, Storm Door, Patio, Masonry, Storm Window, Clapboard
    • FinishedFloor: Hardwood, Pine
    • Fireplace: Brick, Stone
    • Insulation: Walls
    • Interior: Wet Bar, Attic Stairs, Skylight, Stairs
    • Near: Bus, Hospital, Private School, Public School, Shopping, Swimming
    • Plumbing: Mixed
    • PropertyType: Single Family
    • SubsidizedHousing: 0
    • UnderConstruction: 0
    • WaterAmenities: Walk To Water
    • BasementFinish: Unfinished
    • Electric: 100 Amps
    • HeatingFuel: Gas
    • HotWater: Gas, Indirect
    • LotDescription: Corner, Paved Driveway, Fenced
    • Historic: Unknown
    • Sewer: Connected, Municipal
    • Wall: Plaster
    • WaterSupply: Connected, Municipal
    • Type: Colonial, Historic
    • BasementType: Partial
    • FoundationType: Stone
    • BasementAccess: Interior and Exterior
    • ApxHeatCost: 1801-2100
    • Cooling: Ductless AC
    • HeatingSystem: Forced Air, Humidifier, Gas Connected, Hot Air, Other Heat, Zoned

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2020Sold$699,000-12.4%$317/sqft
    Source: StateWide MLS RI #1248983 Report a problem
    11/27/2019Listing removed$798,000$362/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1228920 Report a problem
    7/10/2019Price change$798,000-0.2%$362/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1228920 Report a problem
    5/1/2019Price change$799,999-3%$363/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1221843 Report a problem
    10/31/2018Listed for sale$825,000+40.5%$374/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1208373 Report a problem
    3/16/2015Sold$587,000-1.8%$266/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/8/2014Price change$597,500-5%$271/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1061258 Report a problem
    3/4/2014Listed for sale$629,000-3.1%$285/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1061258 Report a problem
    12/2/2013Listing removed$649,000$294/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1048876 Report a problem
    9/28/2013Price change$649,000-1.5%$294/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1048876 Report a problem
    8/20/2013Listed for sale$659,000-21.1%$299/sqft
    Source: Hogan Associates #1048876 Report a problem
    5/11/2008Listing removed$835,000$379/sqft
    Source: Listhub #756600 Report a problem
    11/24/2007Listed for sale$835,000+203.6%$379/sqft
    Source: Listhub #756600 Report a problem
    8/6/1998Sold$275,000$125/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,054 +3%$1,261,000
    2024$8,789 +21.7%$1,261,000 +67.8%
    2023$7,220 $751,300
    2022$7,220 +3%$751,300
    2021$7,010 +3.7%$751,300 +14.2%
    2020$6,761 $657,700
    2019$6,761 +2.9%$657,700
    2018$6,570 +22.1%$657,700 +37%
    2017$5,380 +2.6%$479,900
    2016$5,245 +2.4%$479,900
    2015$5,121 -4.6%$479,900 +7.8%
    2014$5,368 +6.2%$445,100
    2012$5,056 +12.8%$445,100 -1.4%
    2011$4,482 +3.9%$451,400
    2010$4,315 +0.4%$451,400
    2009$4,297 +2.2%$451,400 -6.9%
    2008$4,205 +4%$485,000
    2007$4,045 $485,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Eustis/Easton's Pond

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