Ranch style home tucked away on a quiet side street just north of Ruggles Avenue. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a home in one of Newport's most sought after areas. Enjoy close proximity to Morton Park, Gooseberry Beach and Ocean Avenue. With an attic providing potential for future finishing and water views, this home is full of possibilities. A generous 9,000 square foot lot offers potential for expansion, as well as plenty of privacy. The main living area has a living room with fireplace and partial water views, large open kitchen and great room with a wrap-around deck, full bath and a primary bedroom with a half bath. A recently renovated lower level boasts a bedroom, living room with fireplace and full bath. Move in and craft your dream home. Enjoy close proximity to area attractions like Fort Adams, Castle Hill Inn, Cliff Walk and Newport mansions.
Sold for $950,000 on 07/23/25
$950,000
3 Ernest St, Newport, RI 02840
2beds
2,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$950,200 Zestimate®
$463/sqft
$3,563 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 01:29pm
Listed by:
Fitzpatrick Team 401-848-7827,
RE/MAX Results
Bought with:
Karen LeBLANC, RES.0033480
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1385534

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Skylight, Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Parquet, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Family Room,Office,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,053
- Total interior livable area: 2,053 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,053
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Integral, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Fresh Water, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM041B0296
- Zoning: R40A
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: Ruggles
Services availability

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