494 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
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$955,500
$879,000 - $1.05M
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Robert Swift 401-644-9016,
Edge Realty RI
Kyle Costa, REC.0018206
Bay Shores Real Estate
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Water, Zoned
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Laundry,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,072
- Total interior livable area: 1,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,072
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 818 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM032B0305
- Zoning: LB
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Masonry, Shingles
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Marina, Restaurants, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Lower Thames
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $807/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $756,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,279
- Date on market: 9/17/2024
- Inclusions: Residential property tax rate reflected above of $6.975 per thousand non-resident is $8.224 or $6, 224 annually.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $3,500-12.5%$3/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $4,000-11.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listing removed | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,500-47.1%$4/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Sold | $865,000-1.6%$807/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Pending sale | $879,000$820/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Contingent | $879,000$820/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Price change | $879,000-2.2%$820/sqft |
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| 11/5/2024 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$839/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $925,000+15.6%$863/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/26/2023 | Price change | $8,500+41.7%$8/sqft |
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| 4/8/2023 | Price change | $6,000+36.4%$6/sqft |
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| 10/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,400$4/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $800,000-4.2%$746/sqft |
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| 9/17/2022 | Pending sale | $835,000$779/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Contingent | $835,000$779/sqft |
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| 8/10/2022 | Price change | $835,000-3.9%$779/sqft |
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| 6/30/2022 | Price change | $869,000-1.1%$811/sqft |
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| 6/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $879,000+66.2%$820/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Sold | $529,000-7.2%$493/sqft |
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| 10/16/2018 | Price change | $569,900-0.9%$532/sqft |
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| 9/10/2018 | Price change | $574,900-1.7%$536/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Price change | $585,000-2.5%$546/sqft |
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| 6/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $599,900+36.3%$560/sqft |
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| 10/26/2016 | Sold | $440,000+60%$410/sqft |
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| 3/30/2010 | Sold | $275,000$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,577 +5.7% | $756,900 |
| 2024 | $6,222 +29.2% | $756,900 +51% |
| 2023 | $4,816 | $501,100 |
| 2022 | $4,816 +3% | $501,100 |
| 2021 | $4,675 +68.6% | $501,100 +85.8% |
| 2020 | $2,773 | $269,700 |
| 2019 | $2,773 +2.9% | $269,700 |
| 2018 | $2,694 -4% | $269,700 +7.8% |
| 2017 | $2,805 +2.6% | $250,200 |
| 2016 | $2,735 +2.4% | $250,200 |
| 2015 | $2,670 -3% | $250,200 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $2,752 +6.2% | $228,200 |
| 2012 | $2,592 +9.8% | $228,200 -4% |
| 2011 | $2,361 +3.9% | $237,800 |
| 2010 | $2,273 +0.4% | $237,800 |
| 2009 | $2,264 -2.6% | $237,800 -11.3% |
| 2008 | $2,325 +3.9% | $268,200 |
| 2007 | $2,237 +4% | $268,200 |
| 2006 | $2,151 +24% | $268,200 +120.9% |
| 2005 | $1,735 +11.2% | $121,400 |
| 2002 | $1,560 | $121,400 |
Neighborhood: Harbor/Lower Thames
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.1 mi