Located on a quiet street in a great Middletown neighborhood, 74 Honeyman Avenue is a beautiful ranch-style home that has been completely updated to offer a perfect blend of modern style, comfort, and functionality. With its spacious, open layout and high-end finishes, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is the ideal setting for both everyday living and […]
Real Estate
What Sold: A look at 19 recent home sales across Newport County (March 31 – April 4)
The Newport County real estate market remains active and competitive as we move deeper into the spring season. Across communities like Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown, home prices continue to climb while inventory remains historically tight. It’s a true seller’s market, with high demand and quick-moving sales defining the current landscape. According to Realtor.com, […]
Pelham Street House sells at auction for $2.96 Million
A historic Newport property has sold for nearly $3 million at auction. The Georgian post-and-beam house at 38 Pelham St. went for $2,966,250 after eight buyers competed, each with $50,000 in bank funds, according to JJManning Auctioneers. Built in 1744 for John Gidley, the 7,260-square-foot building sits on 0.17 acres in Newport’s Historic Hill District. […]
On the Market: 29 listings hosting open houses in Newport County this weekend (April 5 – 6)
Newport County’s real estate market continues to move, and this weekend offers a variety of properties for prospective buyers. 29 listings host Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday. Out of these listings, only 14 properties are priced under $1,000,000, a testament to the continued rise in the cost of acquisition for properties in the area. […]
Average Rhode Island mortgage debt increased to $228,978 in 2024
Finding a home isn’t getting any easier as the decade moves on, especially for first-time homebuyers. Nationally, median home prices over the past five years have increased by nearly 50%, 30-year mortgage rates have nearly doubled, and the number of homes available for purchase have fallen by a third. Not a happy confluence of trends […]
Home of the Week: 15 Curry Avenue, Newport
15 Curry Avenue offers a turnkey opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in-ready home on a great North Broadway street. As someone who lives on Curry Avenue, I can speak from experience—it’s a great place to call home. I purchased my home here in 2022, and it’s been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made. […]
What Sold: A look at 13 homes that sold last week in Newport County (March 24-28)
Between March 24 and March 28, just 13 residential properties sold across Newport County, including homes in Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. These sales ranged from a $2.3 million home on Peckham Avenue in Middletown to a $390,000 condo in Newport. Statewide, there were only 134 total trades published in the MLS during that same […]
Tyler Bernadyn: How rising insurance premiums are impacting real estate in Rhode Island
It’s no secret that life by the water comes with a price—but lately, that price has been rising in ways that are changing the game for coastal real estate. In Newport County and across Aquidneck Island, homeowners and prospective buyers are facing an increasingly costly reality: insurance premiums have quietly jumped by 25% to 40% […]
On the Market: A look at 25 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 29 – 30)
The current real estate market in Newport County, and Rhode Island in general, is in a bit of a bind. With limited inventory and steady demand, home prices are staying high—and they’re likely to continue rising unless more homes are added to the market. Coastal communities like Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth are especially impacted, with […]
‘Stone House’ on Ocean Drive hits the market for $22 million
A home on Ocean Drive has hit the market for $22 million. Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that the ‘Stone House’ is a unique waterfront offering with a south-facing beach and dock located on the secluded Price’s Neck Cove has hit the market. Built in 1898 by renowned Gilded Age portrait photographer Ernest Walter […]
Grand Banks Yachts to acquire Casey’s Marina in Newport
Grand Banks Yachts Limited is expanding its U.S. footprint by buying a marina and facilities in Newport for $21 million. The luxury yacht maker, based in Singapore, has signed a deal to purchase two properties in Newport from Casey’s Marina Inc. and related parties. According to its website, Casey’s Marina lists 128 Logn Wharf and […]
What Sold: A look at 7 recent homes sales in Newport County (March 17 – 21)
As we move to the edge of the Spring market, the Newport County real estate landscape continues to show signs of strong demand, limited inventory, and quick-moving listings. Over the past week, seven homes changed hands across Little Compton, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. Properties that hit the market at appropriate price points are attracting immediate […]
Proposed lumber tariffs could tighten the screws on Rhode Island’s housing market
As Rhode Island continues to grapple with a mounting housing crisis, proposed federal tariffs on lumber and other essential building materials could add more pressure to an already strained market. While the policy change is national in scope, its impacts will be felt acutely here at home—especially by homebuyers, builders, and affordable housing developers striving […]
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 $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
On the Market: A look at 28 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 22 – 23)
According to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, February’s sales figures showed a decrease of 8.8% in single-family home sales compared to last year, continuing a year-long trend of fluctuating sales activity. Pending contracts also fell by 10.1%, which signals that buyer demand may be slowing down in the short term. However, even with these […]
What Sold: A look at 11 recent home sales across Newport County (March 10 – 14)
The local real estate market continues to move at a steady pace, with 11 homes selling across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton this past week. While winter is often a quieter season for real estate, it’s clear that demand is still strong, and buyers are actively searching for homes across Newport County. With spring […]
On the market: A look at 31 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County
While Saturday may be a quieter day in Newport, thanks to the excitement of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, there are still plenty of real estate offerings for those who aren’t participating in the festivities. Whether you’re looking for a new home or simply want to explore the market, there’s no shortage of options, especially […]
What Sold: A look at 15 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 3 – 7)
The Spring real estate market in Newport County is about to be in full swing, and if the early signs are any indication, competition remains incredibly strong. Over the past week, 15 homes closed across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, further reinforcing the steady demand for housing in our coastal communities. Portsmouth saw the […]
Navigating the Spring 2025 Market: A seller’s advantage in Newport County
As we look toward the Spring 2025 real estate market in Newport County, one thing is clear: the landscape remains supply light and demand heavy, which means plenty of opportunity specifically for homeowners and sellers. With inventory still at historically low levels and buyer activity high, we’re heading into a season where strategically positioned homes […]
Home on Hamilton Ave. in Jamestown sells for $2.8 million
A home near Mackeral Cove in Jamestown has sold for $2.8 million. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announced the sale of 149 Hamilton Avenue in Jamestown on March 7. It recently sold for $2,800,000. Nicole Carstensen and Amy I. Doorley-Lucas, both Sales Associates of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the sellers. Kathryn D’Addabbo […]
On the Market: A look at 28 home hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County
This weekend, there are 28 homes hosting Open Houses happening across Newport County, giving buyers a chance to see what’s available in this ever-evolving market. As we head into the spring of 2025, the real estate scene in Rhode Island is in a unique place. While inventory is still very tight, it’s clear that demand […]
What Sold: A look at 6 recent sales in Newport County (Feb. 24 – 28)
The final week of February was notably quiet in Newport County, with only six homes changing hands. While the winter months often bring a slowdown in market activity, the limited number of sales continues to highlight the ongoing inventory shortage that has kept competition strong among buyers. With spring just around the corner, the local […]
Tyler Bernadyn: The reality of the Newport County housing market: A seller’s advantage and a buyer’s challenge
As we move into the spring season, the reality of Newport County’s real estate market continues to be shaped by the simple, yet undeniable, law of supply and demand. With just 155 properties currently available across Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton — ranging from $60,000 (643 Forest Park in Middletown) to $22,500,000 […]
On The Market: Explore 22 Open Houses this weekend in Newport County
This weekend, there are 22 homes hosting Open Houses across Newport County, with more than half of these listings located in Tiverton and Portsmouth. These two areas are gaining significant attention, and for good reason. We’re still in the pre-spring market, but it’s likely that we’ll see a spike in inventory in the weeks following. […]
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 $356,776 in […]
