Presently being used as a commercial office building, 28 Pelham could be the next residential conversion right on Historic Hill. Whether you're searching for an occupied investment property, envisioning a residential conversion, or dreaming up Newport's next boutique hotel, 28 Pelham Street deserves your attention. Ideally situated in the heart of historic downtown Newport — just one block from the iconic Bowens Wharf and Thames Street — this three-story, 10,800 square foot building with a full basement offers rare versatility in one of New England's most coveted coastal markets. Currently operating as a multi-tenant office building with 16 individual tenants on yearly leases, the property generates consistent income from day one. Its well-laid-out floor plans across three full stories make it equally compelling for an owner-occupant seeking a signature headquarters, a developer with an eye toward adaptive reuse, or an investor looking to hold a stabilized asset in a high-demand location. Zoned General Business, the property also opens the door to a range of alternative uses — including residential conversion and transient guest facilities — subject to city approvals. Opportunities like 28 Pelham, where location, flexibility, and income converge, rarely come to market in downtown Newport. Don't let this one pass you by.
Pending
$2,200,000
28 Pelham St, Newport, RI 02840
0beds
10,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,052 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basement
- 125 days |
- 49 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Kirby & Kirby Team,
Kirby & Kirby,
Molly Kirby 401-477-4130,
Kirby & Kirby
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1405844
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Skylight, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,850
- Total interior livable area: 10,850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 10,850
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 5,052 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks
Details
- Foundation area: 4200
- Parcel number: 28PELHAMSTNEWP
- Zoning: GB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Clapboard
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Historic Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $13,249
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $2,200,000$203/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$203/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport
- 02840
- Downtown
- 28 Pelham St
