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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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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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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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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 […]

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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that traded last week in Newport County (March 9 – 13)

Twelve properties changed hands across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown last week, offering another snapshot of how the Rhode Island housing market is beginning to unfold as we move towards the spring season. Several of the week’s closings highlight the strength of the upper tier of the market. The sale of 84 Allston Avenue […]

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On the Market: A look at 25 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 14-15)

Spring has officially arrived in the local real estate market, and this week welcomed a wave of great new inventory across Aquidneck Island and the surrounding communities. After a quieter winter stretch, we are starting to see the seasonal selling pool thaw as buyer demand remains strong amid continued supply and demand pressures in the […]

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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week across Newport County (March 2 – 6)

Sixteen properties closed across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton last week, providing another clear look at how the market is performing as we move toward the spring season. The sales covered a broad range of property types and price points, from entry-level condominiums to luxury homes and historic estates. Two of the week’s transactions […]

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On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (March 7 -8)

After a quieter stretch following last Sunday’s historic snowfall, the local housing market is beginning to pick up pace again. This weekend brings a busy Saturday for open houses across Aquidneck Island, with Newport leading the way in new inventory and opportunities for buyers to explore. As we move further into March, we are starting […]

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What Sold: A look at 6 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 23 – 27)

Last week we saw six sales recorded in the statewide MLS across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. While the number of recorded closings was slightly lighter, largely due to delays caused by the recent blizzard, activity has already begun to rebound as the Rhode Island spring housing market comes into focus. The transactions that […]

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Portsmouth home sells for $6.6 million, marking second highest sale on record in the town

A waterfront estate in Portsmouth has sold for $6,600,000, marking the second highest sale on record in the town and the highest since 2023, according to data from the Multiple Listing Service. The property at 272 Carnegie Harbor Drive, located within the gates of the Aquidneck Club, was announced Friday by Mott & Chace Sotheby’s […]

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What Sold: A look at 10 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 9-13)

Activity remained consistent across multiple price points, with recent sales ranging from the low $300,000s to over $1.3M including single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties.  What continues to stand out is how much the outcome depends on positioning. Properties that enter the market with thoughtful preparation and realistic pricing are attracting attention and moving efficiently. […]

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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Feb. 14-15)

Even with February temperatures and a few snowstorms mixed in, the housing market across Aquidneck Island and the surrounding towns has quietly started to wake up. Showings have increased week over week, open houses are drawing steady traffic, and buyers who paused during the holidays are actively re-engaging. The early signs point towards what will […]

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Home of the week: 11 Barton Lane, a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Raised Ranch under $700,000 in Middletown

Finding real value in today’s Aquidneck Island market is getting harder and harder. Right now, there are only 14 single family homes on the entire island priced under $700,000. When you factor in size, condition, location, and potential, 11 Barton Lane stands out as, in my opinion, the best value for your dollar. Tucked away […]

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