OFFERS DUE BY 10:00 AM ON SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025. SEE INSTRUCTIONS. An updated cottage nestled in the northern neighborhood of Newport, RI. This home offers an ideal blend of modern comforts and classic appeal, with three spacious bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, featuring a deep soaking tub for your relaxation as well as first floor laundry. The modern front porch with composite flooring and wire railings is the perfect setting for a couple of Adirondack chairs, an enjoyable book, and a cold beverage. The eye-catching yellow front door leads into a generous foyer with a custom built in bench and drop zone. The original hardwood floors and staircase finial details are accented by the updated kitchen that is both stylish and functional, with a breakfast bar, pantry nook, and glass French doors that extend the living space to the fenced-in back yard. Outside is a private oasis complete with a composite deck, shed, and dedicated green space that is perfect for entertaining or unwinding. The backyard is an inviting space for summer nights with ample room for a fire pit. Enjoy the benefits of low-maintenance living with vinyl siding, vinyl replacement windows, solar panels, and a newer boiler, ensuring energy efficiency and cost savings. This home has been thoughtfully redesigned by these talented homeowners, including the removal of two walls for better sight lines and adding some trendy barn doors. Convenient off-street parking for two vehicles. Close to the vibrant Broadway.
Sold for $792,000
$792,000
31 Russell Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3beds
1,251sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,663.4 Square Feet Lot
$813,500 Zestimate®
$633/sqft
$3,542 Estimated rent
Home value
$813,500
$659,000 - $1.00M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Newport Living Group 401-338-3771,
Lila Delman Compass
Bought with:
Kim Fleming, REB.0019243
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1384955
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Solar, Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PEX), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility,Work Shop
- Attic: Attic Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,251
- Total interior livable area: 1,251 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,251
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,663 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: NEWPM007B0074
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: North End - Upper Broadway
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | $4,000$3/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000$3/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $792,000+5.7%$633/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Pending sale | $749,000$599/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Contingent | $749,000$599/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000+146.8%$599/sqft |
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| 9/28/2017 | Sold | $303,500-10.5%$243/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Pending sale | $339,000$271/sqft |
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| 8/11/2017 | Price change | $339,000-5.6%$271/sqft |
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| 7/21/2017 | Price change | $359,000-2.7%$287/sqft |
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| 7/6/2017 | Price change | $369,000-2.6%$295/sqft |
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| 6/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $379,000$303/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,607 +3% | $641,700 |
| 2024 | $4,473 +7.7% | $641,700 +48.4% |
| 2023 | $4,155 | $432,400 |
| 2022 | $4,155 +3% | $432,400 |
| 2021 | $4,034 +18.1% | $432,400 +30.2% |
| 2020 | $3,415 | $332,200 |
| 2019 | $3,415 +2.9% | $332,200 |
| 2018 | $3,319 +12.2% | $332,200 +25.9% |
| 2017 | $2,957 +2.6% | $263,800 |
| 2016 | $2,883 +2.4% | $263,800 |
| 2015 | $2,815 -4.9% | $263,800 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,960 +6.2% | $245,400 |
| 2012 | $2,788 +0.5% | $245,400 -12.2% |
| 2011 | $2,775 +3.9% | $279,500 |
| 2010 | $2,672 +0.4% | $279,500 |
| 2009 | $2,661 +4.3% | $279,500 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $2,552 +4% | $294,400 |
| 2007 | $2,455 +4% | $294,400 |
| 2006 | $2,361 +15.8% | $294,400 +106.3% |
| 2005 | $2,039 +17.1% | $142,700 +5.3% |
| 2002 | $1,741 | $135,500 |
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Neighborhood: North End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport
- 02840
- North End
- 31 Russell Ave
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