The Newport County real estate market continues to be off to the races with a roaring start in the first quarter of the year, with strong and consistent activity across a wide range of price points and property types. From entry-level condominiums to Gilded Aged legacy estates, buyer demand remained steady and competitive last week […]
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Seaview Terrace sells for $16 million, marking Newport’s highest sale since 2021
Seaview Terrace, the largest privately owned mansion from the Gilded Age, has sold for $16 million, according to Lila Delman Compass. The sale of the estate at 207 Ruggles Ave. is the highest in Newport since 2021, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS data. Kimberly Doherty of Lila Delman Compass’s Newport office represented the buyers […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales, and what we can expect this Spring in Newport County (Jan. 2-9)
The calendar may say January, but the real estate market across Aquidneck Island and greater Newport County is behaving as if spring arrived early. The start of 2026 has carried an unmistakable sense of urgency, and in conversations with colleagues locally and throughout Rhode Island, the message has been consistent. Buyers who spent much of […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 22-Jan. 2)
As the calendar turns each year, the final two weeks of December are almost always a quiet period for real estate. Between holiday travel, family commitments, and law offices/title companies operating on reduced schedules or closing altogether, the normal rhythm of transactions tends to slow considerably. This year was no exception. From December 22, 2025, […]
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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 $360,782 in November, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
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The 13 most affordable communities in Rhode Island to buy a house
Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Rhode Island residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to afford, leaving buyers and sellers […]
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A 2026 Market Prediction from the President of the Newport County Board of Realtors
As we head into 2026, there is no shortage of opinions about where the housing market is going. What I want to offer here is not a national headline or a one-size-fits-all forecast, but a grounded, local perspective rooted in experience. I have a front-row seat to how buyers, sellers, and renters are actually behaving […]
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On the Market: A look at 13 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Dec. 26-27)
As we head into the home stretch of the year, this marks the last weekend of Open Houses for 2025. Coming off the Christmas holiday, it’s completely natural for many sellers to pause. With family in town, travel schedules, and the general chaos that comes with the holidays, hosting open houses often takes a back […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 15-19)
The fourth quarter of 2025 has been one of the most active and meaningful stretches I have experienced in my career, both professionally and personally. Across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, and Tiverton, we’ve seen consistent buyer activity, steady demand across price points (2 sales in Portsmouth over the last week surpassed the $4m threshold!), and […]
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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 $360,782 in […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (Dec. 20-21)
As the holiday countdown begins and Christmas approaches in less than a week, the local real estate market is easing into its seasonal slowdown, but it has not stopped. For buyers who still have home shopping on the agenda, this weekend presents a strong selection of opportunities across Newport County. One standout is 13 Vanderbilt […]
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Home of the Week: 529 Forest Park, a practical path to ownership on Aquidneck Island
Not every home on Aquidneck Island is a luxury mansion or a Gilded Age estate. While those properties often make the headlines, most year round residents are searching for something different. They want affordability, predictability, and a straightforward path to ownership in a community they care about. As prices continue to climb, alternative housing options […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Dec. 8 – 12)
Last week brought continued activity across Newport County, proving once again that even in a traditionally quieter stretch of the New England market, buyers and sellers are still making meaningful moves before year-end. It’s been a busy December, and I am proud to be assisting with 6 sales this month, including some dear friends who […]
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On the Market: A look at 37 Homes hosting Open House this weekend (Dec. 13 – 14)
As we head into the middle of December, the market is beginning to quiet down ahead of the holiday season. Hard to believe Christmas is now less than two weeks away, but the shift is expected. Open house activity is lighter, buyer schedules are tightening, and sellers who haven’t listed yet are holding off until […]
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Home of the Week: 310 Corey Lane in Middletown
Tucked into Middletown’s pastoral Whitehall Farm community, 310 Corey Lane is back in the spotlight this December as our Home of the Week, and for good reason. In a neighborhood where many interiors still reflect their original finishes, this three bedroom, two bathroom end unit stands out as one of the best value buys in […]
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Portsmouth estate sells for $4.5 million, highest sale in town since December 2024
A Briarwood Lane estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the highest sale in Portsmouth since December 2024, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 230 Briarwood Lane, known as “Sea Farm,” is an eight-acre estate designed by Estes Twombly Architects. The home features a 2,000-square-foot granite terrace, saltwater pool and […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 1-5)
As we move deeper into December, the Newport County market remains steady and surprisingly active despite the natural seasonality of the market and tight inventory levels. Looking at the trailing 90 days, we are averaging roughly 2 months of inventory, homes are averaging around 34 days on market, and a 96 percent sale-to-list-price ratio. It’s […]
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On the Market: A look at 44 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend across Newport County (Dec. 6-7)
The first weekend of December is shaping up to be one of the busiest that we’ve seen in a while, and if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get back out there, this is it. After a slower stretch in November, buyers have come back with real momentum, and sellers are feeling that […]
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What Sold: A look at 10 recent sales in Newport County (Nov. 24 – 28)
Even with the holiday shuffle last week, the local market didn’t skip a beat. A short week didn’t slow buyers down and if anything, it reminded us that the people who are still active right now are locked in and persistent. Inventory is still tight across Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, which means opportunity […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this weekend in Newport County (Nov. 28-30)
As we gather around our tables this week, I want to start by wishing you and your loved ones a warm, restful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving. This season has a way of reminding us what matters; good company, family and friends, food on our plates, and the feeling of home. And for many, this long weekend […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Nov. 17-21)
As we move toward the holiday season, the market is beginning to slow down in a natural and expected way. Even so, last week delivered 17 closed sales across our coastal communities, a clear sign that active buyers who stay engaged during this time of year are still finding success. November and December often reward […]
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On the Market: 46 homes hosting open houses this weekend in Newport County (Nov. 22 – 23)
As we head into Thanksgiving week and settle into the holiday season, most people are thinking about turkey, travel, and time with family. But if you have an appetite for real estate instead, you’re in luck—this weekend brings one of the busiest open house lineups we’ve seen in months. More than 50 open houses are […]
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Newport harbor condo sells for $3.95 million in third-highest sale
A waterfront condominium at 2 Defenders Row on Goat Island has sold for $3.95 million, marking the third-highest condo sale in Rhode Island this year. The Fitzpatrick Team at RE/MAX Results represented the seller in the transaction that closed recently. Joe Fitzpatrick and Jeanne Cimaglia handled the sale, while Kate Kirby-Greenman and Quentin Warren of […]
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Waterfront Portsmouth restaurant hits market for $2.4 million
15 Point Road, a waterfront restaurant along the Sakonnet River, is on the market for $2.4 million while remaining open for business, offering new owners a rare opportunity to take over an established dining destination. The free-standing commercial property, built in 1940, sits on 0.24 acres in the Island Park neighborhood and comes fully furnished […]
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Little Compton oceanfront home sells for $6.5 million
An oceanfront property at 19 Taylor’s Lane South has sold for $6.5 million, marking the highest single-family home sale in Little Compton for 2025, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. Cherry Arnold represented the sellers and Elizabeth Kinnane represented the buyers in the transaction. Both are sales associates with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s […]