Welcome to 128 Ruggles Avenue, a beautiful Cape-style home located just two blocks off of Bellevue Avenue and a short walk to Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, the Mansions and downtown Newport. As you enter this quintessential coastal home, you will notice the sun-lit living room with gleaming hardwood floors, wood fireplace and large south-facing bay window. The kitchen has been recently renovated with stainless appliances & stone countertops. The primary bedroom and full bath are located on the main level of the house. The dining room with sliding glass doors open to a large deck with awning and pretty views of the private backyard. The second floor boasts two large bedrooms with hardwood floors, Velux skylights and shared full bath. If you enter the home through the back entry, you can drop your coats and gear in the "drop zone" located just off the kitchen. There is ample parking for 4 cars and an oversized two-car garage with expansion possibility as an ADU. Drone video shows potential south-facing water views of Almy Pond and out to the ocean with a third floor expansion. This home is a perfect year round residence with ample storage in the large unfinished basement or the perfect summer beach getaway with ample off street parking, expansion & ADU possibilities and so much more. A beautiful home in a highly desirable location, 128 Ruggles Avenue is a must see!
Sold for $1,400,000 on 09/30/25
$1,400,000
128 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,520.34 Square Feet Lot
$1,400,200 Zestimate®
$1,057/sqft
$3,169 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,400,200
$1.27M - $1.54M
$3,169/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 01, 2025 at 02:16pm
Listed by:
The Donovan Group 401-323-3546,
Homes By Connect
Bought with:
Jessica Chase, RES.0040224
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1391990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Skylight, Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Extra Wide Shower, Flat Thresholds
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 8,520 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: NEWPM040B0371
- Zoning: R10A
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: Ruggles-South Newport
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000-6.4%$1,057/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1391990 | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$1,128/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1391990 | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-0.3%$1,128/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1391990 | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$1,131/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1383082 | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000-9.2%$1,131/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1383082 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,906 +24.7% | $1,025,000 |
| 2024 | $7,144 +12.5% | $1,025,000 +55.1% |
| 2023 | $6,352 | $661,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fifth Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
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