The "George Nightingale Durfee, Jr. House" (circa 1916-1917) is a classic, Colonial Revival embodying distinctive characteristics and defining details such as its symmetrical facade with central portico and pillars, and a veranda on the south and sun porch on the north sides of the house. The property, which is located on the Newport/Middletown line, has been restored and lovingly maintained by the current owners. Beyond the elaborate portico and front door, there is a wood-paneled vestibule that leads into the welcoming 24 ft. wide foyer with bridal staircase and original 5-tier crystal chandelier that has been beautifully restored. This home is an entertainer's dream with a formal living room with fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets and two sets of French-doors that lead to the veranda. Across the foyer, is the formal dining room with a Schonbek chandelier, glass-enclosed display shelves and fireplace with gas insert. Major improvements to this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath house include a remodeled kitchen that includes appliances that are less than 5-years old, wet bar and laundry area plus two remodeled bathrooms. The grounds of the property have been thoughtfully designed with multiple gardens, stone walls, bluestone walkways, marble cobblestones and a large fenced-in yard. Plenty of off-street parking and a new roof on the 2-car garage. This stately property is conveniently located within minutes from Downtown Newport and Harbor, the Newport Bridge and Navy Base.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kate Rooney• Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
ELEGANT BRICK GEORGIAN COLONIAL AT THE NEWPORT/MIDDLETOWN LINE. HOUSE HAS MANY BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURAL DETAIILS. , 4 BEDROOMS, 3 1/2 BATHS, FIREPLACE, AND SO MUCH MORE! SELLER WILL HOLD FIRST MORTGAGE FOR QUALIFIED BUYER.
RIS #978709
Dec 19, 2013
Price Changed
$860,000
$273/sq ft
Jan 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2010
Listed
$875,000
$278/sq ft
RIS #1020121
Aug 29, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2012
Listed
$540,000
$171/sq ft
RIS #967331
Oct 18, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2010
Listed
$950,000
$302/sq ft
RIS #515399
Dec 31, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 1995
Listed
$450,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,274 (+4.7%)
$251,400 + $535,200
$786,600
2024
$8,857 (+40.8%)
$251,400 + $535,200
$786,600
2023
$6,290 (+4.7%)
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2022
$6,005
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2021
$6,005 (−7.5%)
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2020
$6,491
$134,100 + $337,600
$471,700
2018
$6,486 (−3.6%)
$134,100 + $337,600
$471,700
2016
$6,728
$131,500 + $304,800
$436,300
2015
$131,500 + $304,800
$436,300
2014
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2013
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2012
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2008
$8,574
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
Tax history for 28 West Main Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,274 (+4.7%)
$251,400 + $535,200
$786,600
2024
$8,857 (+40.8%)
$251,400 + $535,200
$786,600
2023
$6,290 (+4.7%)
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2022
$6,005
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2021
$6,005 (−7.5%)
$139,000 + $360,600
$499,600
2020
$6,491
$134,100 + $337,600
$471,700
2018
$6,486 (−3.6%)
$134,100 + $337,600
$471,700
2016
$6,728
$131,500 + $304,800
$436,300
2015
$131,500 + $304,800
$436,300
2014
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2013
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2012
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
2008
$8,574
$108,900 + $287,700
$396,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.