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  • $6,505,500

    60 Beacon Hill Rd, Newport, RI 02840

    5beds
    8,364sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1979
    5.23 Acres Lot
    $6,505,500 Zestimate®
    $778/sqft
    $8,602 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,505,500

    $5.72M - $7.48M

    $8,602/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Premier Newport location, private, with magnificent ocean views. Renovate or rebuild and make this spectacular property yours to enjoy for generations.The site of the former Arthur Curtiss James Estate manor house Beacon Hill House, offers 5.25 acres of privacy from the highest elevation in Newport. Perched high above the ocean, this home, built in 1979, was designed for comfort and relaxed elegance, with ocean views from every room. The sensational living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace is warm and inviting, the dining room perfect for entertaining. Watch the sun rise in the spacious open kitchen complete with fireplace. The kitchen fully integrates the outdoors with sliding doors to the wrap around deck. Other features include a cozy library with fireplace and large media game room. Plenty of space for family and guests with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half baths, one guest bedroom and full bath is on the first floor. The master suite features a fireplace, built-ins and large walk-in closet. Amenities include pool, jacuzzi, sauna, central air conditioning, office, 4 fireplaces and 2 car garage. Landscaped grounds are highlighted by elements of the former James Estate, including a stone temple gazebo. The approach to the house, along the long driveway, is especially beautiful at night, looking over the Newport Bridge to the north. Occupying the highest hill in Newport, this is an exceptionally private and beautiful property.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 8,364 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 5.23 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWPM043B0057

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breaker, 400 Amps
    • Sewer: Unknown

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newport

    Other

    Other facts
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker, 400 Amps
    • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Garbage Disposal, Alarm Owned, Sauna
    • Exterior: Insulated Glass Windows, Other Siding
    • FinishedFloor: Ceramic, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Marble
    • Fireplace: Brick, Wood Frame
    • FoundationType: Concrete
    • Insulation: Walls, Ceiling
    • Interior: Wet Bar, Cedar Closet
    • LotDescription: Private Compound, Waterview
    • Near: Golf, Marina, Swimming, Tennis
    • Plumbing: Mixed
    • PropertyType: Single Family
    • SubsidizedHousing: 0
    • Type: Contemporary
    • UnderConstruction: 0
    • Wall: Dry Wall
    • WaterAmenities: Saltwater View, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
    • ApxHeatCost: Undetermined
    • HotWater: Tank, Electric
    • WaterSupply: Connected
    • Historic: Local Historic District
    • GarageDesc: Integral
    • HeatingFuel: Electric
    • HandicapAccess: Flat Thresholds, One Level
    • Sewer: Unknown
    • HeatingSystem: Forced Air, Central Air

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2022Sold$6,000,000-7.7%$717/sqft
    Source: StateWide MLS RI #1264655 Report a problem
    4/1/2022Pending sale$6,500,000$777/sqft
    Source: StateWide MLS RI #1264655 Report a problem
    2/11/2022Price change$6,500,000-6.5%$777/sqft
    Source: StateWide MLS RI #1264655 Report a problem
    3/10/2021Price change$6,950,000-7.3%$831/sqft
    Source: StateWide MLS RI #1264655 Report a problem
    9/16/2020Price change$7,500,000-23.1%$897/sqft
    Source: Lila Delman Real Estate #1264655 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$35,072 +5.7%$4,036,400
    2024$33,179 -15.8%$4,036,400 -1.5%
    2023$39,383 $4,098,100

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    Neighborhood: Ocean Drive

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    Estimated market value

    $6,505,500