This weekend should bring a great deal of energy to Newport County. With warmer weather finally settling in, the Oyster & Chowder Festival happening downtown, local college graduations, and the unofficial start of the summer crowd returning to town, we’re expecting a LOT of visitors and a LOT of traffic throughout the area over the […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (May 4-8)
There’s been a lot of conversation this spring about the market feeling softer or inconsistent than originally anticipated. One week feels busy, the next feels quiet, and consumers are trying to make sense of the ups and downs. From my perspective, much of that “stagnant” feeling comes down to one simple reality…there just are not […]
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On the Market: A look at 22 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 9-10)
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and in two short weeks, Memorial Day Weekend… With many families spending Sunday together, we’re seeing a much lighter open house schedule overall and a heavier concentration of activity pushed into Saturday. Across Newport County, there are only 22 addresses hosting public showings this weekend, noticeably lower than what […]
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What Sold: A look at 23 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (April 27 – May 1)
We saw 23 sales across Newport County last week. At the top, 29 Prairie Avenue at Eastbourne Lodge in the Kay/Catherine/Rhode Island neighborhood closed at $2,750,000, while on the other end, a manufactured home in Tiverton sold for $180,000. That kind of spread shows just how broad the market is right now, with activity happening […]
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On the Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (May 2-3)
The Spring market this year has come in waves. As we move closer to the end of the school year and start getting more consistent stretches of good weather, the buyer pool naturally gets deeper. Newport County is a destination; weddings pick up, weekends fill in, summer plans take shape. There are some shifts happening […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales across Newport County (April 20 – April 24, 2026)
We can expect to see more strong sales and a competitive Spring market ahead. Recent sales across Newport County continue to reflect a market that is active, competitive, and still driven by limited supply. The week was highlighted by the off-market sale of 381 Gibbs Avenue in Newport for $5,700,000, a significant transaction that underscores […]
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On the Market: A look at 38 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County
There’s a solid lineup this weekend with 38 homes hosting open houses across Newport County. That many doors give buyers a real chance to get out, compare, and understand what’s happening in person, not just online. We’ll be hosting at 32 Houston Avenue in Newport on Saturday from 11:00-12:30 PM. This is a rare three-family […]
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Tuckerman Avenue home sells for $3.15 million, second-highest Middletown sale of 2026
A coastal home on Easton’s Point has sold for $3,150,000, making it the second-highest single-family sale in Middletown so far this year, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 140 Tuckerman Avenue trades below the town’s top sale of 2026, 14 Kay Boulevard, which closed at $3,600,000 in March, according to […]
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Home of the Week: 3-family steps from Newport Harbor & Thames Street
You’ve probably heard the saying that the three most important words in real estate are “location, location, location.” That holds true to an extent, and 32 Houston Avenue in Newport is a clear example of why. 32 Houston Avenue in Newport Located in Newport’s Fifth Ward neighborhood, just a handful of homes from the water, […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (April 13-17)
If you have been watching the market this spring, the prices have been hard to miss… March 2026 marked a major milestone for Newport County, with the median list price for single-family homes reaching $1,100,000, an all-time high. That is a 15.9% increase month over month, and it speaks to just how strong demand remains […]
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Gibbs Avenue home near Cliff Walk sells for $5.7M, Newport’s third-highest sale of the year
A custom home on the corner of Gibbs Avenue and Old Beach Road has sold for $5.7 million, making it the third-highest residential sale in Newport so far this year, according to data from the Rhode Island Multiple Listing Service. Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty announced the sale of 381 Gibbs Ave. on Monday. Grace […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House this weekend in Newport County (April 18-19)
If you’ve been following the market over the past few months, you’ve probably felt the ebbs and flow. Limited inventory, strong demand, and competitive situations across many price points. That hasn’t disappeared, but we are starting to see a bit of a natural taper. And that’s not a bad thing as we move towards summer […]
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What Sold: A look at 9 recent sales across Newport County (April 6-10)
Last week, we only saw 9 recent residential sales across Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, reflecting a market that is very much in the vices of limited availability. From entry-level condominiums to properties approaching the $2 million mark, buyers and sellers continue to find alignment with active listings as we move deeper into […]
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On the Market: A busy weekend of Open Houses ahead in Newport County (April 11-12)
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get a feel for the market, this weekend is it. We’re heading into one of the most active open house weekends we’ve seen all year across Newport County. The calendar is full, the weather is cooperating, and there’s a noticeable sense that the spring market is […]
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What Sold: A look at 14 homes that traded hands across Newport County (March 30 – April 3)
Fourteen properties closed across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton last week, offering another look at how the market is performing as we move through the spring season. The range of sales continues to reflect broad participation across price points and property types. The week was highlighted by the sale of 17 Ferolbink […]
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Little Compton oceanfront estate sells for $4.5 million, highest sale in town since November
A private oceanfront estate overlooking the Sakonnet Passage has sold for $4,500,000, the highest sale in Little Compton since November 2025, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 17 Ferolbink Way sits on nearly five secluded acres with west-facing views of Aquidneck Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The home features open […]
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On the Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (April 4)
This weekend, we have 33 homes hosting open houses across Newport County, giving buyers a strong mix of options to explore. With Easter falling on Sunday, the schedule is a bit shifted this week, which means we’re looking at a stacked Saturday lineup. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get out and […]
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Home of the Week: So much to love about 2269 East Main Road, Portsmouth
Spring is bringing more eyes back to the market across Aquidneck Island, but inventory is still tight. Homes that are well-prepared and thoughtfully renovated are standing out quickly, and 2269 East Main Road is a strong example of that. Portsmouth has been especially active to start the year. With its deep-rooted community, highly regarded school […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 23 – 27)
The spring season is here and the spring market is fully underway. Activity is increasing, new inventory is coming online, and buyers are actively engaging across multiple price points. The week was highlighted by the sale of “Ocean Lawn” at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane in Newport for $8,100,000, one of the state’s highest transactions of […]
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Newport mansion sells for $8.1 million, ranking among state’s top sales of 2026
A stone-and-shingle estate in one of Newport’s most coveted private enclaves has sold for $8,100,000, making it the second-highest sale in the city and the third-highest statewide so far in 2026, according to data from the Multiple Listing Service. The property, located at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane, was listed by Joseph Costa, a sales associate […]
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On the Market: This weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (March 28 -29)
Happy Spring and Hello Inventory! It finally feels like things are starting to open up a bit. The weather is improving, the days are longer, and we’re seeing a real uptick in new listings hitting the market. After a pretty tight stretch, this past week gave us a good look at what spring could shape […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County. (March 16 – 20)
Recent conveyances across Newport County continue to reinforce a clear trend as we move deeper into the spring market. The upper tier remains active and decisive, highlighted by several notable sales including the rare in-village waterfront offering at 39 & 41 Walcott Avenue in Jamestown, as well as Middletown’s highest sale of the year to […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in […]
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On the market: 27 open houses across Newport County this weekend
There’s something about the first weekend of spring in Rhode Island that just feels like a reset. Longer days, a bit more light in the air, and for many buyers and sellers, a renewed sense of momentum. We have seen it so far. Open houses that we have hosted have been BUSY. After a long […]
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Newport County Board of REALTORS: A Message from the President
Housing is one of the most widely discussed topics across Newport County. Whether you are a homeowner, renter, buyer, employer, or longtime resident, the conversation around housing touches nearly every part of life in our community. Limited inventory, strong demand, evolving regulations, and broader economic pressures have created a competitive housing environment that can make […]