Charming Cape Cod Cottage Minutes from Downtown Newport
Ideally located just 5 minutes from downtown Newport, offering the perfect combination of classic character, comfortable living, and an unbeatable location.
This 1,430 sf 3-bedroom, 1½-bath home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and a welcoming layout with a living room, separate dining room, and an office/flex room that can easily be used as a home office, guest space, playroom, additional bedroom or additional living area.
The main level features a cozy fireplace, while a second fireplace is located in the unfinished full basement, which provides ample storage and potential for future use. It has a huge full attic over the entire home.
Outside, enjoy a large, private backyard with a patio, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm summer evenings. The driveway accommodates two cars, with additional street parking for approximately two more vehicles.
The outside is vinyl shaker siding, the windows have been replaced.
The location is truly exceptional.
5 minutes to downtown Newport
10 minutes to the Cliff Walk and The Breakers
15 minutes to the ocean and area beaches
Whether you're looking for a year-round home, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this charming cottage puts you close to Newport's restaurants, shopping, historic landmarks, scenic coastline, and beaches while offering a private backyard retreat of your own.
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For sale by owner
$781,500
26 Keeher Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3beds
1,430sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1948
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$781,500 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceDriveway accommodates two carsSeparate dining roomWelcoming layoutHardwood floors throughoutVinyl shaker siding
What the owner loves about this home
Classic Cape Cod charm, a flexible floor plan, private outdoor space, and an incredible Newport location—this home has it all.
- 5 days
- 1,116
- 19
Listed by:
Property Owner (574) 286-7805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM011B0264
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $547/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $688,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,943
- Date on market: 9/5/2026
Estimated market value
$781,500
$688,000 - $875,000
$3,483/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $781,500$547/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,943 +3% | $688,400 |
| 2024 | $4,798 +19.1% | $688,400 +64.1% |
| 2023 | $4,030 | $419,400 |
| 2022 | $4,030 +3% | $419,400 |
| 2021 | $3,913 -2.1% | $419,400 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $3,996 | $388,700 |
| 2019 | $3,996 +2.9% | $388,700 |
| 2018 | $3,883 +26.2% | $388,700 +41.7% |
| 2017 | $3,076 +2.6% | $274,400 |
| 2016 | $2,999 +2.4% | $274,400 |
| 2015 | $2,928 -10.2% | $274,400 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $3,260 +6.2% | $270,300 |
| 2012 | $3,071 -7.8% | $270,300 -19.4% |
| 2011 | $3,329 +3.9% | $335,200 |
| 2010 | $3,205 +0.4% | $335,200 |
| 2009 | $3,191 -12.8% | $335,200 -20.6% |
| 2008 | $3,660 +4% | $422,100 |
| 2007 | $3,520 +4% | $422,100 |
| 2006 | $3,385 +25.5% | $422,100 +123.6% |
| 2005 | $2,698 +11.2% | $188,800 |
| 2002 | $2,426 | $188,800 |
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