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For sale
$1,499,000
2beds
2,798sqft

26 Franklin St, Newport, RI 02840

2beds
2,798sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1898
927.83 Sqft
No garage
$536 price/sqft

What's special

Sweeping viewsPrivate two-bedroom two-bath residence

America’s First Resort. The City by Sea… are just a couple Newport descriptions. We think of it as among Rhode Island’s best features. And the best part of Newport is Twenty-Six Franklin Street – a true rare offering in the heart of Downtown, where timeless charm, modern luxury, and investment potential ...

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Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1414245MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Jennifer Cosgrove O'Leary 401-269-6015,

Greenwich Bay Brokers

Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1414245MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
  • Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
  • Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
  • Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
  • Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
  • Skylight, Stairs
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Parquet
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
  • Has fireplace: No
  • Fireplace features: None
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 2,798
  • Total interior livable area: 2,798 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 2,798
  • Finished area below ground: 0
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Property

Parking
  • Parking features: No Garage
Features
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
  • Size: 927.83 Square Feet
  • Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Clapboard, Shingles
  • Foundation: Stone
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1898

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
  • Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
  • Water: Common Meter, In Fee, Municipal
  • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Newport

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $536/sqft
  • Annual tax amount: $6,053
  • Date on market: 6/2/2026

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/2/2026Listed for sale$1,499,000$536/sqft
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6/2/2026Listing removed$1,499,000$536/sqft
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5/20/2026Listed for sale$1,499,000$536/sqft
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12/1/2025Contingent$1,499,000$536/sqft
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9/22/2025Listed for sale$1,499,000+261.2%$536/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1394034 Report a problem
11/12/2017Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
10/16/2017Price change$2,000-9.1%$1/sqft
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9/25/2017Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty Report a problem
6/1/2015Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's Report a problem
4/9/2015Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
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3/30/2011Listing removed$415,000$148/sqft
Source: Gustave White Sothebys International Realty #982556 Report a problem
1/8/2011Listed for sale$415,000+4%$148/sqft
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6/23/2010Listing removed$399,000$143/sqft
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5/26/2010Price change$399,000-4.8%$143/sqft
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4/23/2010Price change$419,000-6.7%$150/sqft
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7/11/2009Price change$449,000-5.5%$160/sqft
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4/1/2009Price change$475,000-4.8%$170/sqft
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3/3/2009Listed for sale$499,000$178/sqft
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12/7/2008Listing removed$499,000$178/sqft
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10/19/2008Price change$499,000-3.9%$178/sqft
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7/24/2008Listed for sale$519,000$185/sqft
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Public tax history

Tax history is unavailable.

Monthly payment

Est. payment
$8,667/mo
Principal & interest
$7730
Property taxes
$937
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Estimated market value

$1,411,100

$1.34M - $1.48M

$4,817/mo

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Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearby schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Grades 5-8 • 0.5 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10
Rogers High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
4/10
Pell Elementary School
Grades PK-4 • 1.7 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
Student Progress Rating
5/10

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