This Pristine Historic two bedroom / 1 1/2 bathroom early 19th century colonial built by a prominent Black entrepreneur, is an opportunity to purchase a home that has been in the same family since built. 54 William Street has wide pine floors throughout, 5 year old architectural grade asphalt roof, brand new wood copper lined gutters, and beautiful windows that sparkle in the sunlight. The great room on the first floor and the primary bedroom on the second floor are flooded with southern exposure. Sitting high off the street, this house has great vistas looking down towards the waterfront and yet has total privacy. On the first floor not only do you have the living room with a built-in bench for reading and lounging but a dining room, kitchen and a 1/2 bath with laundry. On the second floor is a large bedroom -mirroring the footprint of the first floor - as well as a smaller bedroom. The shared full bath has a tiled floor. There is a rear garden and off-street parking for one or two cars depending on their size. Come experience life on the "Hill".
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
54 William St, Newport, RI 02840
2beds
1,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$1,468,100 Zestimate®
$499/sqft
$7,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,468,100
$1.26M - $1.72M
$7,165/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle Drum 401-849-3000,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty,
Paul Leys 401-849-3000,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Bought with:
Paul Leys, REC.0013814
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Michelle Drum, REB.0013061
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1345737
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,564
- Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,564
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM028B0095L4
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Not Arms Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Individual Meter, Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Highway Access
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: Historic Hill: Memorial Boulevard
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 3/8/2024 | Sold | $780,000-17.9%$499/sqft |
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| 2/4/2024 | Pending sale | $950,000$607/sqft |
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| 11/21/2023 | Price change | $950,000-4.5%$607/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $995,000$636/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,882 +5.7% | $1,367,500 |
| 2024 | $11,241 +39.3% | $1,367,500 +62.8% |
| 2023 | $8,072 | $840,000 |
| 2022 | $8,072 +3% | $840,000 |
| 2021 | $7,837 +21.1% | $840,000 +33.4% |
| 2020 | $6,472 | $629,600 |
| 2019 | $6,472 +2.9% | $629,600 |
| 2018 | $6,290 +15.9% | $629,600 +30.1% |
| 2017 | $5,426 +2.6% | $484,000 |
| 2016 | $5,290 +2.4% | $484,000 |
| 2015 | $5,164 +0.1% | $484,000 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $5,160 +6.2% | $427,900 |
| 2012 | $4,861 -1.6% | $427,900 -14% |
| 2011 | $4,941 +3.9% | $497,600 |
| 2010 | $4,757 +0.4% | $497,600 |
| 2009 | $4,737 -0.2% | $497,600 -9.1% |
| 2008 | $4,746 +4% | $547,400 |
| 2007 | $4,565 +4% | $547,400 |
| 2006 | $4,390 +21.5% | $547,400 +116.4% |
| 2005 | $3,614 +11.2% | $252,900 |
| 2002 | $3,250 | $252,900 |
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Neighborhood: Historic Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.8 mi
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