For sale

$1,200,000

20 Fair St, Newport, RI 02840

5beds

1,725sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1870

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$1,165,900 Zestimate^®

$696/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity for buyers seeking a project in one of Newport’s most desirable and active downtown neighborhoods. Located on Fair Street, this historic 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers a rare chance to acquire a sizable property in a prime, walkable location steps from shops, dining, and waterfront. The property includes two side-by-side off street parking spaces, a major advantage for future resale or rental use. With its size, layout, and prime location, the property presents clear opportunity to increase value. Ideal for investors seeking a full scale renovation project with long term value in a high demand downtown location. Please review the photo for the administrative subdivision that is pending approval as lot line to change.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Oil, Baseboard

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven/Range, Washer

Features

Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Common,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
Attic: Attic Stairs
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,725
Total interior livable area: 1,725 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,725
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: No Garage

Features

Patio & porch: Screened

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Features: Local Historic District

Details

Parcel number: NEWPM027B0226
Zoning: R3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Clapboard, Shingles
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1870

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $696/sqft
Tax assessed value: $757,300
Annual tax amount: $6,580
Date on market: 1/29/2026
Inclusions: Administrative Subdivision Plan in Process- see attachments for plan.

Estimated market value

$1,165,900

$1.11M - $1.22M

$5,273/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/3/2026	Price change	$1,200,000-4%$696/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1403928 Report a problem
1/29/2026	Listed for sale	$1,250,000+25%$725/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1403928 Report a problem
11/6/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1343574 Report a problem
9/21/2023	Listed for rent	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1343574 Report a problem
9/8/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1341576 Report a problem
8/31/2023	Price change	$3,000-14.3%$2/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1341576 Report a problem
8/11/2023	Listed for rent	$3,500$2/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1341576 Report a problem
12/22/2021	Sold	$1,000,000+35.1%$580/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1300435 Report a problem
4/9/2018	Sold	$740,000+59.1%$429/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1187095 Report a problem
1/3/2003	Sold	$465,000$270/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,580 +5.7%	$757,300
2024	$6,225 +29.2%	$757,300 +51%
2023	$4,819	$501,500
2022	$4,819 -31.9%	$501,500 -0.9%
2021	$7,078 -7.3%	$505,900 +2.1%
2020	$7,638	$495,300
2019	$7,638 +2.9%	$495,300
2018	$7,420 +12.8%	$495,300 +17.1%
2017	$6,578 +2.6%	$423,000
2016	$6,413 +2.5%	$423,000
2015	$6,256 +36.7%	$423,000 +11.5%
2014	$4,576 +6.2%	$379,400
2012	$4,310 -2.3%	$379,400 -14.6%
2011	$4,413 +3.9%	$444,400
2010	$4,248 +0.4%	$444,400
2009	$4,231 -0.7%	$444,400 +49%
2005	$4,261 +11.2%	$298,200
2002	$3,832	$298,200

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