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Off Market Jun 2024 for $1M

$1,273,558

•

1,842

sq ft

17 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Welcome to 17 Bliss Road. This lovely Victorian located at the corner of Gibbs and Bliss offers great proximity to multiple Newport neighborhoods. Enjoy walking down Gibbs Ave. to Cliff Walk, Easton's Beach and Bellevue and then you are steps away from innovative Broadway with some of the best restaurants, new food markets, coffee shops and great shopping. This Victorian has several unique features. The enclosed front porch leads to wrap around first level porch & a second level wrap around deck create beautiful architectural details as well as lovely multi seasonal living spaces. The interior offers an updated kitchen with soap stone counters, original pantry and built-ins, half bath, front living room, second living room with fireplace and dining room. Second floor has the full shower / tub bath and four spacious bedrooms. The exterior offers a driveway for 2 cars leading to a fenced back yard with stone walkway and patio area with room to grill and entertain. Seasonal plantings and grasses grace the perimeter creating a beautiful setting. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$691Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Libby Kirwin • Libby Kirwin Real Estate

Bought with Frank Maher • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

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•Source:RIS #1356676

Redfin Estimate

$1,273,558

$224K since sold in June 2024$88K since August

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This home's estimate is 28.8% higher than the average sale price ($989K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,888 sq ft
24 Thurston Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$685,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,920 sq ft
19 Greene Ln, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$895,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,496 sq ft
5 Gardiner St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,445,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,252 sq ft
61 Gibbs Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$869,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,158 sq ft
409 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

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$392,371

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$1,599/mo

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$969K

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

1 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 17 Bliss Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1356676

Jun 10, 2024

Sold

$1,050,000

$570/sq ft

May 2, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 15, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2024

Listed

$1,050,000

$570/sq ft

RIS #1340114

Oct 1, 2023

Rental Removed

$8,500

$5/sq ft

Jul 23, 2023

Listed for Rent

$8,500

$5/sq ft

RIS #1281406

Jul 2, 2021

Sold

$635,000

$345/sq ft

Jun 2, 2021

Pending

—

May 16, 2021

Contingent

—

May 6, 2021

Listed

$649,000

$352/sq ft

+27

Charming 1900 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Victorian featuring a slate roof, beautiful woodwork, hardwoods, built ins, porches and a second-floor sunroom. Radiant flooring in full bath as well as jetted tub. All windows have been replaced with energy efficient double paned windows. Relax on the porch or on the brick patio in the small fenced yard. Driveway parking for 2 cars. Walkability to all that Newport offers!

RIS #644230

Sep 20, 2019

Price Changed

$497,000

$270/sq ft

Nov 7, 2006

Sold

$475,000

$258/sq ft

Oct 7, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 2006

Listed

$548,000

$298/sq ft

RIS #540353

Nov 8, 2016

Price Changed

$569,000

$309/sq ft

Sep 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 16, 2005

Listed

$598,000

$325/sq ft

RIS #608487

Sep 12, 1996

Sold

$148,000

$80/sq ft

May 1, 1996

Listed

$153,000

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,450 (+5.7%)

$176,800 + $565,500

$742,300

2024

$6,102 (+26.2%)

$176,800 + $565,500

$742,300

2023

$4,834 (+3.2%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2022

$4,683 (+3.0%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2021

$4,547 (+16.4%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2020

$3,908

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2019

$3,908 (+2.9%)

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2018

$3,798 (+0.6%)

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2017

$3,777 (+2.6%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2016

$3,682 (+2.4%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2015

$3,595 (−6.4%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2014

$3,842 (+3.0%)

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

2013

$3,731 (+3.1%)

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

2012

$3,619

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

Tax history for 17 Bliss Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,450 (+5.7%)

$176,800 + $565,500

$742,300

2024

$6,102 (+26.2%)

$176,800 + $565,500

$742,300

2023

$4,834 (+3.2%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2022

$4,683 (+3.0%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2021

$4,547 (+16.4%)

$114,600 + $372,700

$487,300

2020

$3,908

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2019

$3,908 (+2.9%)

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2018

$3,798 (+0.6%)

$97,200 + $283,000

$380,200

2017

$3,777 (+2.6%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2016

$3,682 (+2.4%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2015

$3,595 (−6.4%)

$74,700 + $262,200

$336,900

2014

$3,842 (+3.0%)

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

2013

$3,731 (+3.1%)

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

2012

$3,619

$66,800 + $251,800

$318,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,842

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

94429

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Dry Bar, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Plaster, Clapboard

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3,485
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,842
Foundation Details: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $742,300

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,340
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Steam

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,842
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Newport County
APN: 94429

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Newport, RI • 02840

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Estimated sale price

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 17 Bliss Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$837,007
15 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,428

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4060 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,798
13 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2847 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,720

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2933 Sq. Ft.	$944,286
16 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2081 Sq. Ft.	$883,609

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