Rare opportunity to own this elegantly restored and redesigned Newport Victorian located in the desirable Coggeshall area- just 1 mile to/from the beach and near historic Bellevue Avenue! Architectural appointments include a glass enclosed wrap-around porch, a charming Dutch door entry, and sets of original mahogany pocket doors. The masterfully designed chef's kitchen has a center island and quartz countertops, and a spacious bluestone patio off the dining room offers a wonderful transition to outside entertaining. A comfortable den has a fireplace and bar built ins. Updated plumbing and electricity, an efficient mini-split system provides both heat and air conditioning. This classic home is both charming and modern, and is perfect as a primary residence or a lovely vacation home in the "City by the Sea". First showings will be at the Open House.
Historic charm meets modern elegance in this tasteful, completely renovated Newport gem! This classic Newport Victorian home has been thoughtfully re-designed to include a gleaming chef's kitchen with large center island and quartz countertops which opens onto a cozy den with fireplace and custom built-in “dry bar”. Impressive Dutch door entry and two sets of original mahogany pocket doors complement four stylish new bathrooms, two of which are part of master en suites and all new plumbing, electric and efficient mini-split system provide heat/AC. The front of the house boasts a beautiful wrap around glass porch while the back yard has an expansive natural bluestone patio off the dining room for entertaining. With ample parking and a great location on desirable Coggeshall Avenue near the beaches, public tennis courts and historic Bellevue Avenue this home is an ideal vacation home or primary residence!
RIS #1244752
May 19, 2020
Price Changed
$1,070,000
$356/sq ft
Feb 22, 2020
Pending
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Feb 22, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 13, 2020
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$366/sq ft
Jan 13, 2020
Listed
$11,000,000
$3,659/sq ft
RIS #1199070
Jul 26, 2019
Sold
$810,000
$269/sq ft
Jun 21, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2019
Contingent
—
Feb 14, 2019
Relisted
—
Jan 31, 2019
Contingent
—
Oct 17, 2018
Price Changed
$825,000
$274/sq ft
Sep 20, 2018
Price Changed
$895,000
$298/sq ft
Jul 25, 2018
Listed
$975,000
$324/sq ft
RIS #1168786
Mar 15, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 15, 2017
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$416/sq ft
Jul 22, 2017
Listed
$1,350,000
$449/sq ft
RIS #205688
Jul 23, 2002
Sold
$545,000
$181/sq ft
May 14, 2002
Listing Removed
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May 1, 2002
Listed
$549,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,247 (+5.7%)
$489,300 + $920,200
$1,409,500
2024
$11,586 (+26.1%)
$489,300 + $920,200
$1,409,500
2023
$9,188 (+3.2%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2022
$8,901 (+3.0%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2021
$8,641 (+18.7%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2020
$7,282
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2019
$7,282 (+2.9%)
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2018
$7,077 (+8.5%)
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2017
$6,525 (+2.6%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2016
$6,362 (+2.4%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2015
$6,211 (−5.8%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2014
$6,590 (+3.0%)
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
2013
$6,398 (+3.1%)
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
2012
$6,207
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
Tax history for 169 Ruggles Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,247 (+5.7%)
$489,300 + $920,200
$1,409,500
2024
$11,586 (+26.1%)
$489,300 + $920,200
$1,409,500
2023
$9,188 (+3.2%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2022
$8,901 (+3.0%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2021
$8,641 (+18.7%)
$322,100 + $604,100
$926,200
2020
$7,282
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2019
$7,282 (+2.9%)
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2018
$7,077 (+8.5%)
$286,700 + $421,700
$708,400
2017
$6,525 (+2.6%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2016
$6,362 (+2.4%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2015
$6,211 (−5.8%)
$220,500 + $361,600
$582,100
2014
$6,590 (+3.0%)
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
2013
$6,398 (+3.1%)
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
2012
$6,207
$172,400 + $374,000
$546,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,743
Year built
1793
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
364785
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
May 27, 2025 • Active
Building
Remove and discard the existing slate roof. Install a new slate porch roof and a full GAF roofing system. The flat section is not included in the scope of work.
Roofing
May 17, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Install a ductless split system.
HVAC
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