Welcome to 72 Connection Street! Nestled in Newport's most desirable neighborhood, this home is located in the heart of the Fifth Ward, a family neighborhood with abundance of history and charm. Your new home is just steps to the water, restaurants, shopping and more! Upon entering the home, you will find lots of character throughout. Off the main entryway, you are greeted by a formal living room, a formal dining room, a den, and a large eat-in kitchen that leads to a private and adorable backyard. Upstairs, four bedrooms with closet space, including a versatile home office option, and a full bath provide ample space for family and guest. King's Beach, also known as King's Park, is located just a block away and offers the most beautiful sunsets over the water, a great space for family picnics, local little league games, live music on Sundays and fireworks throughout the summer. This home has been loved for many generations and awaits a new chapter to unfold.
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
72 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
4beds
1,576sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$1,079,800 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$3,823 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,079,800
$1.00M - $1.18M
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Local little league gamesLarge eat-in kitchenGreat spaceFormal dining roomCloset spaceLive music
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Listed by:
Marielle Clair 401-662-0404,
RI Properties,
Brianna Ferrara 401-662-1492,
RI Properties
Bought with:
Grace Cimo McCluskey, RES.0031199
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1353974
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub
Heating
- Oil, Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,576
- Total interior livable area: 1,576 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,576
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM039B0421
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Marina, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Fifth Ward
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $853,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,557
- Date on market: 3/4/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $875,000$555/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Pending sale | $875,000$555/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000+38.2%$555/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $633,000+3.8%$402/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1260664 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $610,000$387/sqft |
Source: BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate #1260664 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,129 -12.7% | $853,600 |
| 2024 | $7,017 +30.3% | $853,600 +52.4% |
| 2023 | $5,384 | $560,200 |
| 2022 | $5,384 +3.9% | $560,200 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $5,184 +19% | $555,600 +31.1% |
| 2020 | $4,356 | $423,700 |
| 2019 | $4,356 +2.9% | $423,700 |
| 2018 | $4,233 +9.1% | $423,700 +22.4% |
| 2017 | $3,880 +2.6% | $346,100 |
| 2016 | $3,783 +2.4% | $346,100 |
| 2015 | $3,693 -2.9% | $346,100 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $3,804 +6.2% | $315,400 |
| 2012 | $3,583 +0.9% | $315,400 -11.8% |
| 2011 | $3,552 +3.9% | $357,700 |
| 2010 | $3,420 +0.4% | $357,700 |
| 2009 | $3,405 -3.3% | $357,700 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,523 +4% | $406,400 |
| 2007 | $3,389 +4% | $406,400 |
| 2006 | $3,259 +17.7% | $406,400 +109.8% |
| 2005 | $2,768 +11.2% | $193,700 |
| 2002 | $2,489 | $193,700 |
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Neighborhood: Fifth Ward
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- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.5 mi
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