Welcome to 28 Merton Road, a spacious 4-bed, 3-bath cottage ideally situated near Bellevue Avenue, the Cliff Walk, Easton’s Beach, downtown Newport.Offering great bones, classic character, and a flexible floor plan, this home is ready for its next owner to bring their vision and updates. Enter through the charming 3-season porch into a classic center hallway and a spacious 1st-floor layout with plenty of room to spread out. The generously sized kitchen is ready for updating and opens to a bright, sunny dining room. On either side are additional living spaces—a classic front living room and, through French doors off the dining room, a versatile bonus room perfect for a TV room, library or den.The 1st floor also features a bedroom with a private full bath, offering the convenience of a 1st floor primary suite or comfortable guest accommodations. 1st Floor laundry and hardwood flooring throughout add to the home’s functionality and classic character. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms and a 3rd full bath, providing plenty of space for family and guests. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or enjoying Newport’s warmer months. While the home would benefit from updating and modernization, it offers an exciting opportunity to create a space tailored to your style while preserving its classic Newport charm. With its generous living space, versatile floor plan, and exceptional location.
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$998,000
28 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840
4beds
1,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,018,800 Zestimate®
$537/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alisha Juzapavicus 631-338-1771,
Warner Realty Group
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1422818
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Bottle Gas, Forced Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,860
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM029B0087
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $537/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $820,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,890
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
Estimated market value
$1,018,800
$907,000 - $1.15M
$4,433/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Newport / East Bay Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,500+6.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Newport / East Bay Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2018 | Listing removed | $2,350$1/sqft |
Source: Gustave White Sotheby's International Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,350+34.3%$1/sqft |
Source: The Luxury Group - Keller Williams Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2016 | Listing removed | $1,750+16.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2015 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2015 | Price change | $1,600+6.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Libby Kirwin Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2013 | Sold | $325,000-5.8%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $345,000$185/sqft |
Source: ReMax Professionals of Newport #1046862 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,890 +3% | $820,400 |
| 2024 | $5,718 +10% | $820,400 +51.7% |
| 2023 | $5,197 | $540,800 |
| 2022 | $5,197 +3% | $540,800 |
| 2021 | $5,046 +13.3% | $540,800 +24.9% |
| 2020 | $4,452 | $433,100 |
| 2019 | $4,452 +3.3% | $433,100 +0.4% |
| 2018 | $4,309 +10.5% | $431,300 +24% |
| 2017 | $3,900 +3.6% | $347,900 +1% |
| 2016 | $3,765 +2.4% | $344,500 |
| 2015 | $3,676 -7.9% | $344,500 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $3,992 +6.2% | $331,000 |
| 2012 | $3,760 +1.6% | $331,000 -11.1% |
| 2011 | $3,699 +3.9% | $372,500 |
| 2010 | $3,561 +0.4% | $372,500 |
| 2009 | $3,546 -17.7% | $372,500 -25.1% |
| 2008 | $4,309 +4% | $497,000 |
| 2007 | $4,145 +4% | $497,000 |
| 2006 | $3,986 +8.2% | $497,000 +92.8% |
| 2005 | $3,684 +11.2% | $257,800 |
| 2002 | $3,313 | $257,800 |
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