Here's your chance! 'Blue Rocks' - one of only a dozen houses on the waterfront side of Washington Street in Newport's desirable and historic Point section. Turn this authentic c1790 house into your dream waterfront location. Enjoy western facing sunset views, the nighttime 'pearl necklace' lighting on the Newport Bridge, and an abundance of boating activity in the sailing capital of the world's famous Newport Harbor. Traditional floorplan with front to back living room with fireplace, formal dining, two enclosed sunporches, and water views from literally every room. Three bedrooms on second level with two more on the third level.
Sold for $3,400,000
$3,400,000
96 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840
5beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
7,082.86 Square Feet Lot
$5,089,700 Zestimate®
$1,133/sqft
$5,352 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,089,700
$4.33M - $6.01M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Leys 401-849-3000,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Bought with:
Kelly Salem, RES.0047116
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1331702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Air
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Cap), Insulation (Unknown), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Integral
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Access, Flood Insurance, Ocean Front, Saltwater Front, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 7,082 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM012B0247
- Zoning: R 10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Shingles
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Restaurants, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: Historic Point
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Listing removed | $95,000$32/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for rent | $95,000$32/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Sold | $3,400,000-13.9%$1,133/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Pending sale | $3,950,000$1,317/sqft |
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| 6/28/2023 | Contingent | $3,950,000$1,317/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Price change | $3,950,000-8%$1,317/sqft |
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| 3/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000$1,432/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,185 +5.7% | $3,128,700 |
| 2024 | $25,718 +13.5% | $3,128,700 +32.7% |
| 2023 | $22,653 | $2,357,200 |
| 2022 | $22,653 +3% | $2,357,200 |
| 2021 | $21,993 -17.1% | $2,357,200 -8.6% |
| 2020 | $26,525 | $2,580,300 |
| 2019 | $26,525 +2.9% | $2,580,300 |
| 2018 | $25,777 +12.8% | $2,580,300 +26.6% |
| 2017 | $22,844 +2.6% | $2,037,800 |
| 2016 | $22,273 +2.4% | $2,037,800 |
| 2015 | $21,743 +7% | $2,037,800 +20.9% |
| 2014 | $20,326 +6.2% | $1,685,400 |
| 2012 | $19,146 -4.9% | $1,685,400 -16.9% |
| 2011 | $20,133 +3.9% | $2,027,500 |
| 2010 | $19,383 | $2,027,500 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $21,578 +4% | $2,488,800 |
| 2007 | $20,757 | $2,488,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,488,800 +146.4% |
| 2005 | $14,431 +11.2% | $1,009,900 |
| 2002 | $12,977 | $1,009,900 |
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Neighborhood: The Point
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.2 mi
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- The Point
- 96 Washington St
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