Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown. The island saw an eventful week, led by the sale of 10 Coulter Street for $6,500,000, along with two additional sales above the $2.5 million mark. Activity at the upper end of the market continues to demonstrate the enduring […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House across Newport County this weekend (June 6-7)
Summer is beginning to find its footing in Newport County, and this weekend offers another great opportunity to get out and explore the local real estate market. While inventory remains below historical norms, we’re continuing to see new listings come online across a variety of price points, giving buyers more options than they had just […]
Home of the Week: Single-level living at its best. 8 Wabasso Terrace, Middletown.
In a market where homes with land and room to grow are becoming increasingly difficult to find, 8 Wabasso Terrace in Middletown stands out as one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available on Aquidneck Island. Lovingly maintained by the same family for more than five decades, this well-cared-for ranch offers the increasingly rare […]
$6.5 million Jamestown waterfront home sale marks highest in town this year
A waterfront home at 10 Coulter St. in Jamestown known as “Bridge View” has sold for $6.5 million, marking the town’s highest sale of 2026 to date, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service cited by the two brokerages involved. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass represented the sellers, and Alexandra […]
What Sold: A look at 15 recent sales in Newport County (May 25-29)
While the market has felt steady and consistent over the past several weeks, the reality is that we simply do not have enough inventory to satisfy the number of buyers actively searching for homes. Whether it is first-time homebuyers, local families looking to upgrade, retirees seeking to downsize, or second-home purchasers drawn to the Ocean […]
On the Market: A look at Newport County’s Open Houses this weekend (May 30-31)
This weekend offers a good snapshot of where the Newport County housing market stands as we head into June. Saturday is absolutely stacked, with dozens of open houses spread across Newport County and opportunities ranging from entry-level homes and condominiums to waterfront estates and luxury properties. Sunday is a bit lighter, but there are still […]
Home of the Week: Own two historic cottages in the Point. 19 & 19½ Third Street, Newport.
Have you ever dreamt of living in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood? 19 & 19½ Third Street presents a rare opportunity to own two Victorian cottages in one of the city’s most beloved and architecturally significant enclaves. Known as the Baxter and Gladding houses, these mid-19th century residences offer a compelling blend of preserved period character […]
What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week (May 19-23)
It may have been a wet Memorial Day weekend, but some lucky homeowners were still able to close just in time to enjoy the start of summer in Newport County. Despite the up’s and down’s, the market continues to move, with 21 conveyances recorded across Newport County last week as buyer activity steadily increases heading […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this Memorial Day weekend in Newport County (May 23 – 25)
Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Newport County, though Mother Nature may have slightly different plans than many of the visitors heading into town… With a cooler, wetter forecast expected for much of the weekend, the beach chair and boat day may need to wait. But in a place like Newport County, there’s always another […]
What Sold: A look at 24 recent residential property trades in Newport County (May 11 – 15)
Recent sales across Newport County continue to show a market that is active, competitive, and very much influenced by the seasonality that makes our area unique. This Spring we’ve seen a lot of up’s and down’s but with 24 homes trading last week, it’s safe to say the the lulls are firmly behind us. From […]
On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County thisweekend (May 16-17)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
