Nestled on a beautifully maintained corner lot in one of Middletown's established neighborhoods, this classic home offers an exceptional opportunity just 1.5 miles from Surfer's End and the area's renowned beaches. Set on a picturesque half-acre of rolling lawn, the property features mature landscaping, a charming stone wall, and a thriving vegetable garden and fantastic deck overlooking the yard. Inside, generous living spaces provide the perfect foundation for your vision. The first floor includes a spacious family room anchored by a cozy wood stove, an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, and a convenient powder room. Upstairs, three guest bedrooms share a full hallway bath, while the primary suite offers its own private full bath. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home is ready for its next chapter. With solid construction, a functional floor plan, and an unbeatable location close to beaches, shopping, schools, and downtown Newport, this is a rare opportunity to personalize a home with great bones in a highly desirable setting.
Under contract
$1,150,000
227 Prospect Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
4beds
2,220sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.58 Acres Lot
$1,167,500 Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood stoveCharming stone wallThree guest bedroomsSpacious family roomEat-in kitchenMature landscapingFormal dining room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rebecca King 401-849-3000,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1416346
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Forced Water
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
- Attic: Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,220
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Integral, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: MIDDM0120B00L622
- Zoning: R40
- Other equipment: Wood Stove
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: River Run / Prospect
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $807,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,514
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Inclusions: Please note that the taxes noted are at the NON-resident tax rate.
Estimated market value
$1,167,500
$1.11M - $1.23M
$6,919/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,150,000$518/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$518/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,090 | $807,300 |
| 2024 | $9,090 +39% | $807,300 +48.3% |
| 2023 | $6,541 | $544,200 |
| 2022 | $6,541 | $544,200 |
| 2021 | $6,541 -9.7% | $544,200 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $7,247 +0.2% | $511,300 |
| 2018 | $7,235 +2% | $511,300 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $7,093 +2.5% | $460,000 |
| 2015 | $6,918 -1.1% | $460,000 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $6,994 +2.3% | $435,200 |
| 2013 | $6,837 +2% | $435,200 |
| 2012 | $6,702 +15.3% | $435,200 |
| 2011 | $5,814 -13% | $435,200 -13% |
| 2010 | $6,684 +0.9% | $500,300 |
| 2009 | $6,624 +8.3% | $500,300 -10% |
| 2007 | $6,117 +3.9% | $555,600 |
| 2006 | $5,889 +1.3% | $555,600 +56.3% |
| 2005 | $5,811 +6.5% | $355,400 |
| 2004 | $5,455 | $355,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02842
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Aquidneck SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Joseph H. Gaudet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Middletown
- 02842
- 227 Prospect Ave





