The final week of August saw 14 homes trade hands across Newport County, but the bigger story right now is what the market is telling us as summer winds down and we head toward fall. The latest available July data from RI MLS puts the median sale price in Newport County at approximately $740,000, with […]
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Easton’s Point home sells for $6.2 million, Middletown’s highest since 2023
A home on Easton’s Point has sold for $6,245,000, the highest residential sale in Middletown since 2023, according to Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 592 Tuckerman Ave. sits across from Purgatory Chasm and near Second Beach. Jessica Chase of Gustave White represented the seller; Libby Kirwin of Lila Delman Compass brought the […]
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On the Market: The last weekend in August brings opportunity across Newport County (Aug. 29 – 30)
We are closing out August with Labor Day Weekend around the corner, and while many people are focused on squeezing in one or two last summer weekends, there is still plenty happening in the Newport County real estate market. Saturday carries the heavier open house schedule this weekend, with opportunities across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, […]
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Home of the Week: 481 Oliphant Lane offers space, location and rental potential in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, RI – If you were to put a pin in the middle of Aquidneck Island, 481 Oliphant Lane would not be far from it. New to the market today, this five-bedroom, two-bath Colonial sits on a half-acre lot in one of the more convenient locations on Aquidneck Island. With plenty of space, a valid […]
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What Sold: 21 Newport County homes close as the late-summer real estate market takes shape (Aug. 17 – 21)
Twenty-one homes changed hands across Newport County last week, with sales throughout Jamestown (1), Newport (9), Portsmouth (5), and Tiverton (6). Newport accounted for a significant share of the week’s activity, including several sales above $1 million and three transactions that surpassed $2.8 million. After a great week on Block Island with my family, I […]
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Waterfront home on The Point sells for $3.4 million
A waterfront home in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood has sold for $3,400,000, the highest sale in the neighborhood since April 2024, according to Lila Delman Compass. The property at 4 Van Zandt Ave., on a corner lot at Washington Street, sold for 13.3% above its asking price. Kara Malkovich of Lila Delman Compass’s Newport office […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Aug. 10 – 14)
Seventeen properties changed hands across Newport County last week. The highlight of the week was the $4,500,000 sale of the Samuel Durfee House at 352 Spring Street in Newport, marking the highest multi-family sale in Newport year-to-date and the largest multi-family transaction in the city since 2022. The sale was a particularly meaningful one for […]
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On the Market: Late summer brings opportunity across Newport County
We are heading into another summer weekend in Newport County, and the open house schedule is decidedly Saturday-heavy, with dozens of properties available to tour across the area and a lighter schedule on Sunday. That timing creates a good opportunity for buyers. Mid-to-late August is traditionally a bit of a lull in our local market […]
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What Sold: A look at 22 homes that traded last week in Newport County (Aug. 3 – 7)
Twenty-two homes sold across Newport County last week. As we move into the middle of August, the market is entering one of those seasonal stretches where activity can feel a little uneven or even, quiet, but that can create opportunity for buyers who are paying attention. One of last week’s closings was especially meaningful. Congratulations […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9)
If you’ve been following the local real estate market this summer, you’ve probably noticed things have settled into a more familiar rhythm. That’s typical for this time of year. August is often a bit of a lull as families squeeze in vacations, spend time on the water or at the beach, and make the most […]
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Little Compton waterfront estate sells for $7.775 million in highest sale of the year
A historic waterfront estate on Taylor’s Lane N has sold for $5.625 million, with an adjoining 2.27-acre waterview lot selling for an additional $2.15 million, bringing the total transaction to $7.775 million — the highest combined sale in Little Compton this year, according to Residential Properties Ltd. The circa 1929 home, offered for the first […]
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On the Market: Jazz Fest weekend brings a full slate of open houses across Newport County (August 1 – 2)
August has arrived, and there’s no better way to kick off the month than with one of Newport’s signature weekends. As the Newport Jazz Festival returns to Fort Adams, thousands of visitors will once again experience everything that makes this community such a special place to live. It’s also shaping up to be one of […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (July 20 – 24)
Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Colorado at the REMAX Torchbearers Conference, an annual gathering of some of the top REMAX agents under 40 years old from across the United States. It was an incredible opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from some of the best professionals in […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent trades across Newport County (July 13 – 17)
Thirteen properties changed hands across Newport County last week, representing another week of activity across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. While inventory remains below where many buyers would like it to be, we are beginning to see more consistent movement in the marketplace, a trend that I hope continues as we move through the […]
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Home of the Week: 33 Nicholson Crescent, A Hallmark-worthy Cape just two miles from the beach
Set just two miles from the beach, 33 Nicholson Crescent is the kind of home that feels like it belongs in a Hallmark movie. Completely renovated and expanded in 2024, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom mid-century Cape blends classic New England character with the improvements today’s buyers value most. Original hardwood floors, rounded archways, and intentionally defined […]
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35 Kay Street sells for $3 million in highest multi-family sale in Newport this year
A historic multi-family property at 35 Kay Street has sold for $3 million, marking the highest multi-family sale in Newport so far in 2026 and the fifth highest on record in the city, according to Multiple Listing Service data. The circa-1880 property sits on more than half an acre in Newport’s Kay Street neighborhood and […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 recent sales in Newport County (July 6-10)
We are entering the third week of July, and after a slower start to the month with the holiday weekend, it feels like the market is beginning to regain some momentum. Last week, 17 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by the $6,000,000 sale of 205 Indian Avenue in Portsmouth. While luxury sales continue […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (July 11-12)
If you’ve been following the local real estate market over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed a slight shift and a sign that the local market is changing. While Newport County remains one of the most highly desirable places to live and invest, the market is beginning to look much more balanced than it […]
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Wellington Resort listed for sale
The Wellington Resort, a landmark waterfront hospitality property at the intersection of Thames Street and Wellington Avenue, has been listed for sale by David Huberman and Mike Sweeney of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Occupying 5.27 acres in the heart of the waterfront district, the property offers panoramic views of Newport Harbor, Goat Island, the […]
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Three storylines that will define Rhode Island’s housing market this summer
Every week, I have conversations with buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and fellow brokers across Rhode Island. While no one has a crystal ball, a few themes continue to surface that I believe will define our housing market this summer.Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. alongside fellow members of […]
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The Samuel Durfee House offered for sale after nearly three decades of stewardship
One of Newport’s historic inns and a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award-winning property is entering a new chapter. After more than 28 years of stewardship, the Samuel Durfee House, a storied hospitality property in Newport’s Yachting Village, is for sale. The offering includes three distinct buildings at 352 Spring Street and 9 Bowery Court, representing […]
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What Sold: A look at recent sales across Newport County (June 22 – 26)
Twenty properties changed hands across Newport County last week, continuing what has been the start to a steady summer market. While activity may quiet down a bit over the Fourth of July weekend (especially with the holiday falling on a Saturday and people focused on fireworks, food, and festivities instead), this is often a natural […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House hosting in Newport County (June 27-28)
As visitors return for weddings, vacations, weekends on the water, and everything that makes this part of Rhode Island so special, many also begin to imagine what it would be like to call this place home. That seasonal influx consistently brings new buyers into the market, and while inventory remains relatively limited, we’re beginning to […]
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What Sold: A look at a dozen recent sales in Newport County (June 15 – 19)
Twelve properties changed hands across Newport County last week, highlighted by a few notable sales in Jamestown and Newport. The top sale belonged to 35 Battery Lane in Jamestown, which traded for $3,950,000, followed closely by 115 Washington Street in Newport at $2,670,000. While supply remains constrained and demand continues to support pricing, we are […]
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On the Market: Father’s Day Weekend. A look at Open Houses Across Newport County (June 20-21)
Father’s Day weekend brings a packed Saturday schedule and a lighter Sunday lineup, though there are still enough homes open on Sunday that you can count them on both hands. Before the cookouts, rounds of golf, brewery tours, boat rides, and inevitable grass mowing, it’s worth taking some time to explore the local market. There […]