For this week’s Home of the Week, we’re heading to 125 Van Zandt Avenue #201, a move-in-ready, first-floor condo at Pier Landing that offers something increasingly difficult to find in Newport: two bedrooms, outdoor space, off-street parking, central air, single-level living, and an incredibly convenient location for under $500,000.
There is a lot to like about this property, but I think one of the most important things to emphasize is just how easy it is. The unit is located on the first floor, the layout is open, comfortable and functional, and there is no major project list waiting for the next owner. You can move in, unpack, and start enjoying Newport.
For a first-time buyer, someone looking to downsize, or a buyer searching for a second home or convenient Newport home base, this is a condo worth your time.
Inside, hardwood floors run throughout much of the living space, and the kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an open connection to the main living area. Two good-sized bedrooms offer solid closet space, while the full bathroom includes a double vanity and separate water closet.
In-unit laundry, gas heat, central air conditioning, additional storage, and dedicated off-street parking round out a list of features that make everyday living here pretty straightforward.
Then there is the outdoor space.
One of my favorite features of this particular unit is the way it is situated within the property. The deck and patio feel surprisingly private from the outdoor spaces associated with the other units, giving you your own little corner to enjoy.
Fire up the grill on a summer evening, have friends over for dinner, or enjoy al fresco dining on your own deck after a day at the beach. Have your coffee outside in the morning or relax with a drink at the end of the day. It is a simple feature, but dedicated outdoor space can be hard to come by with condominiums in Newport, especially at this price point.
And if you want to venture beyond your own backyard, the convenience of this location really cannot be understated.
Want to walk over to Nitro Bar for coffee? It’s right around the corner. Want to grab dinner or a drink on Broadway? You can leave the car at home. Need to get up the island for work or errands? You have easy access to the major north-south routes. Need to get off the island? The Newport Pell Bridge is just down the road. For those working at the Newport Naval Base, you are also just 5 minutes away.
Or head west down Van Zandt Avenue and keep going until you reach the water. Before long, you’re at the pier where you can catch a Newport sunset or jump in for a summer swim. Hop on a bike and Downtown Newport is only a short ride away.
That combination is what makes this particular part of Newport so convenient. You are close to downtown without necessarily having to live directly in the middle of it. You have neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses nearby, while still maintaining easy access to the bridge, Navy Base, Broadway, and the rest of Aquidneck Island.
Pier Landing itself is another important part of the equation.
This is a quiet, well-run association with no major projects currently looming on the horizon. I’ve been fortunate to work within this HOA previously, so I have some familiarity with the property and association beyond this particular listing. From a buyer’s perspective, there is real value in purchasing into an established association that has been responsibly maintained and managed.
The HOA fee covers water and sewer, grounds maintenance, parking, snow removal, and master insurance. Pets are also permitted with association approval. Again, it comes back to the ease of ownership and low maintenance living in the City by the Sea.
You are not buying a property that needs to be renovated before you can enjoy it. You are not inheriting a long list of deferred maintenance. You are buying a move-in-ready, first-floor home where the heavy lifting has already been done.
My friends have owned this unit for the past six and a half years, and it has been an address filled with a lot of wonderful memories for their family. As they move into the next chapter of their lives together, it is time for someone new to call it home. The care and attention they have paid to the maintenance and upkeep of the property is a testament to their tenure here. They have enjoyed the home, taken care of it, improved it, and now have the opportunity to pass it along to its next owner.
At a time when affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing buyers on Aquidneck Island, I think opportunities like this deserve immediate attention.
Whether you’re looking to stop renting and begin building equity, downsize into something easier to maintain, establish a second home in Newport, or simply find a comfortable place to call your own, 125 Van Zandt Avenue #201 offers a lot of flexibility and value.
I’ll be hosting an Open House this Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Come by and see the opportunity for yourself.
For more information about 125 Van Zandt Avenue #201, to schedule a private showing, or to talk about your goals in the local real estate market, please reach out. You can contact me directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@resultswithremax.com.
