Set on a half-acre lot in the heart of Middletown, 481 Oliphant Lane is a great combination of space, location, and income-producing potential on Aquidneck Island. This 5-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial is minutes from Newport Vineyards, Newport National Golf Club, Wanumetonomy CC, local walking trails, and Middletown’s beaches, with downtown Newport approximately 15 minutes away. A Transient Guest license is currently in place, creating an opportunity for legal short-term rental use and added flexibility as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. The first floor offers a spacious kitchen with a brick fireplace, living and dining areas, a full bathroom, and a large bedroom with an adjoining bonus room ideal for a home office, guest space, or additional living area. The second floor includes 4 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and original built-ins that add to the home’s classic New England character. The property provides a large yard, ample off-street parking, a detached one-car garage, and an additional storage shed, offering plenty of room for year-round or seasonal living. With convenient access to Newport, Portsmouth, the Naval Station Newport, NUWC, beaches, golf courses, vineyards, and the broader Aquidneck Island community, 481 Oliphant Lane is well positioned for buyers seeking a spacious Middletown home with short-term rental potential in a central location.
Pending
$750,000
481 Oliphant Ln, Middletown, RI 02842
5beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.51 Acres Lot
$738,000 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample off-street parkingAdditional storage shedLarge yardDetached one-car garageLiving and dining areasHalf-acre lot
- 50 days
- 93
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tyler Bernadyn 401-241-1851,
RE/MAX Results
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1421417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water, Zoned
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,986
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: MIDDM0112B00L36
- Zoning: R30
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Swimming
- Subdivision: Oliphant
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $378/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $572,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,505
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Inclusions: Property has valid lead certificate and Transient Guest License with town of Middletown.
Estimated market value
$738,000
$701,000 - $775,000
$4,371/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000$378/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Contingent | $750,000$378/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000-3.2%$378/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Listing removed | $775,000$390/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $775,000-8.8%$390/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,995+74.4%$428/sqft |
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| 12/9/2024 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 11/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800+5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,600-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 5/26/2021 | Sold | $487,500+13.6%$245/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $429,000$216/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,447 | $572,600 |
| 2024 | $6,447 +32.1% | $572,600 +41% |
| 2023 | $4,880 | $406,000 |
| 2022 | $4,880 | $406,000 |
| 2021 | $4,880 +1.3% | $406,000 +24.5% |
| 2020 | $4,818 +2.1% | $326,200 |
| 2018 | $4,717 +4.5% | $326,200 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $4,513 +2.5% | $292,700 |
| 2015 | $4,402 -1.5% | $292,700 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $4,469 +2.3% | $278,100 |
| 2013 | $4,369 +2% | $278,100 |
| 2012 | $4,283 +15.3% | $278,100 |
| 2011 | $3,715 -5.2% | $278,100 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $3,920 +0.9% | $293,400 |
| 2009 | $3,885 +4.7% | $293,400 -13% |
| 2007 | $3,711 +3.9% | $337,100 |
| 2006 | $3,573 +6.7% | $337,100 +64.5% |
| 2005 | $3,350 +6.5% | $204,900 |
| 2004 | $3,145 | $204,900 |
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