Welcome to 72 Connection Street! Nestled in Newport's most desirable neighborhood, this home is located in the heart of the Fifth Ward, a family neighborhood with abundance of history and charm. Your new home is just steps to the water, restaurants, shopping and more! Upon entering the home, you will find lots of character throughout. Off the main entryway, you are greeted by a formal living room, a formal dining room, a den, and a large eat-in kitchen that leads to a private and adorable backyard. Upstairs, four bedrooms with closet space, including a versatile home office option, and a full bath provide ample space for family and guest. King's Beach, also known as King's Park, is located just a block away and offers the most beautiful sunsets over the water, a great space for family picnics, local little league games, live music on Sundays and fireworks throughout the summer. This home has been loved for many generations and awaits a new chapter to unfold.
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
72 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
4beds
1,576sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,050,100 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$4,077 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,050,100
$956,000 - $1.17M
$4,077/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2024 at 08:00am
Listed by:
Marielle Clair 401-662-0404,
RI Properties,
Brianna Ferrara 401-662-1492,
RI Properties
Bought with:
Grace Cimo McCluskey, RES.0031199
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1353974
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub
Heating
- Oil, Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,576
- Total interior livable area: 1,576 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,576
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM039B0421
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Marina, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Newport
- Subdivision: Fifth Ward
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $875,000$555/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Pending sale | $875,000$555/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000+38.2%$555/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1353974 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $633,000+3.8%$402/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1260664 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $610,000$387/sqft |
Source: BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate #1260664 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,129 -12.7% | $853,600 |
| 2024 | $7,017 +30.3% | $853,600 +52.4% |
| 2023 | $5,384 | $560,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fifth Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,050,100