Renovated Cape in one of Newport's most sought-after neighborhoods, just off Bellevue Avenue and minutes to Ocean Drive and local beaches. Turnkey condition with a first-floor primary bedroom and a bright main living level featuring hardwood floors, a fireplace, and southern exposure. The updated kitchen opens to the dining area and a private rear deck overlooking a landscaped yard. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. A large two-car garage with workshop provides generous off-street parking. The garage offers potential for conversion to an accessory dwelling unit, subject to approvals, with strong seasonal and off-season income potential. There is a separate electric meter. Well-suited for year-round living or a Newport summer residence, with expansion potential and parking rarely found at this price point.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,520 sq ftLot Size
$911Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gordon King• Hogan Associates Christie's
Est. $1,477 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 128 Ruggles Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RIS #1403047
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$1,430,000
$911/sq ft
Apr 7, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 31, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 31, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 14, 2026
Listed
$1,515,000
$965/sq ft
RIS #1391990
Sep 30, 2025
Sold
$1,400,000
$892/sq ft
Aug 12, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 7, 2025
Listed
$1,495,000
$952/sq ft
+41
Welcome to 128 Ruggles Avenue, a beautiful Cape-style home located just two blocks off of Bellevue Avenue and a short walk to Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, the Mansions and downtown Newport. As you enter this quintessential coastal home, you will notice the sun-lit living room with gleaming hardwood floors, wood fireplace and large south-facing bay window. The kitchen has been recently renovated with stainless appliances & stone countertops. The primary bedroom and full bath are located on the main level of the house. The dining room with sliding glass doors open to a large deck with awning and pretty views of the private backyard. The second floor boasts two large bedrooms with hardwood floors, Velux skylights and shared full bath. If you enter the home through the back entry, you can drop your coats and gear in the "drop zone" located just off the kitchen. There is ample parking for 4 cars and an oversized two-car garage with expansion possibility as an ADU. Drone video shows potential south-facing water views of Almy Pond and out to the ocean with a third floor expansion. This home is a perfect year round residence with ample storage in the large unfinished basement or the perfect summer beach getaway with ample off street parking, expansion & ADU possibilities and so much more. A beautiful home in a highly desirable location, 128 Ruggles Avenue is a must see!
RIS #1383082
May 14, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2025
Listed
$1,499,000
$955/sq ft
RIS #1378002
Apr 8, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2025
Price Changed
$1,650,000
$1,051/sq ft
Feb 12, 2025
Listed
$1,695,000
$1,080/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,906 (+24.7%)
$567,000 + $458,000
$1,025,000
2024
$7,144 (+9.0%)
$567,000 + $458,000
$1,025,000
2023
$6,557 (+3.2%)
$373,300 + $287,700
$661,000
2022
$6,352 (+3.0%)
$373,300 + $287,700
$661,000
2021
$6,167 (+11.0%)
$373,300 + $287,700
$661,000
2020
$5,558
$326,300 + $214,400
$540,700
2019
$5,558 (+2.9%)
$326,300 + $214,400
$540,700
2018
$5,402 (+3.3%)
$326,300 + $214,400
$540,700
2017
$5,227 (+2.6%)
$251,000 + $215,300
$466,300
2016
$5,097 (+2.5%)
$251,000 + $215,300
$466,300
2015
$4,975 (+0.7%)
$251,000 + $215,300
$466,300
2014
$4,939 (+3.0%)
$196,200 + $213,300
$409,500
2013
$4,795 (+3.1%)
$196,200 + $213,300
$409,500
2012
$4,652
$196,200 + $213,300
$409,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
266169
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
May 20, 2025 • Final
Building
Remove existing siding and install new white cedar shingles on the west and east sides of a garage. Repair rotted trim as needed.
Remodel
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