OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2024 for $929K

$1,027,516

•

1,064

sq ft

21 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Welcome to Sea Gem, the ultimate seaside retreat! This exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was completely renovated and expanded in 2021, boasting the highest quality finishes and craftsmanship. This home is perfectly poised to be your gateway to Newport's coastal charm and luxury living. Located just steps from all the excitement of downtown and the harbor, but removed just enough to be peaceful and quiet. Don't miss this gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

2,195 sq ftLot Size

$966Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Caroline Richards • Hogan Associates Christie's

Contact: 617-699-9774

Bought with The Newport Group • Coldwell Banker Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:RIS #1365364

Redfin Estimate

$1,027,516

$99K since sold in September 2024$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 25.8% higher than the average sale price ($817K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$899,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,026 sq ft
129 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$860,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,139 sq ft
24 Anthony St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$725,000
C
2 beds1 bath990 sq ft
4 Third St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$730,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,349 sq ft
75 Tilden Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$735,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,337 sq ft
5 Bowser Ct, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft
5 Meikle Ave, Newport, RI 02840

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$251,452

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Rent

$1,388/mo

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 21 Connection St

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1405196

Jul 21, 2026

Rental Removed

$2,500

$2/sq ft

Jul 10, 2026

Listed for Rent

$2,500

$2/sq ft

Jun 29, 2026

Rental Removed

$2,500

$2/sq ft

Jun 5, 2026

Price Changed

$2,500

$2/sq ft

Feb 21, 2026

Listed for Rent

$2,750

$3/sq ft

RIS #1378568

Jun 9, 2025

Rental Removed

$6,000

$6/sq ft

Feb 22, 2025

Listed for Rent

$6,000

$6/sq ft

RIS #1373651

Feb 22, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,600

$2/sq ft

Nov 25, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,600

$2/sq ft

RIS #1372490

Nov 25, 2024

Rental Removed

$8,500

$8/sq ft

Nov 6, 2024

Listed for Rent

$8,500

$8/sq ft

RIS #1372168

Nov 6, 2024

Rental Removed

$8,500

$8/sq ft

Nov 2, 2024

Listed for Rent

$8,500

$8/sq ft

RIS #1370182

Oct 16, 2024

Rental Removed

$2,200

$2/sq ft

Oct 3, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,200

$2/sq ft

RIS #1365364

Sep 6, 2024

Sold

$929,000

$873/sq ft

Aug 9, 2024

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2024

Listed

$895,000

$841/sq ft

RIS #1154310

Nov 9, 2017

Sold

$375,000

$352/sq ft

Nov 7, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 19, 2017

Contingent

—

Mar 17, 2017

Listed

$390,000

$367/sq ft

+10

Wonderfully maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage in desirable Fifth Ward. Hardwoods floors, New windows, open kitchen to dining room. New deck and fully renovated Bathroom. Fully established private fenced in yard. Walking distance to town, parks, shopping, dining and waterfront. Ideal for second home, 1st time homebuyer or just for the weekends. Lock up and go. Tenant in place till June 2018. Great investment.

RIS #531213

Nov 8, 2016

Price Changed

$299,000

$281/sq ft

Jun 18, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 19, 2005

Listed

$325,000

$305/sq ft

RIS #1071625

Sep 3, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2014

Listed

$360,000

$338/sq ft

RIS #543782

Aug 19, 2005

Sold

$282,000

$265/sq ft

Jul 25, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2005

Listed

$325,000

$305/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,617 (+5.7%)

$344,300 + $417,200

$761,500

2024

$6,260 (+24.2%)

$344,300 + $417,200

$761,500

2023

$5,041 (+3.2%)

$225,000 + $283,200

$508,200

2022

$4,884 (+39.5%)

$225,000 + $283,200

$508,200

2021

$3,501 (−4.0%)

$225,000 + $150,200

$375,200

2020

$3,648

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2019

$3,648 (+2.9%)

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2018

$3,545 (+11.8%)

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2017

$3,170 (+2.6%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2016

$3,091 (+2.5%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2015

$3,017 (−1.8%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2014

$3,072 (+3.0%)

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

2013

$2,983 (+3.1%)

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

2012

$2,893

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

Tax history for 21 Connection St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,617 (+5.7%)

$344,300 + $417,200

$761,500

2024

$6,260 (+24.2%)

$344,300 + $417,200

$761,500

2023

$5,041 (+3.2%)

$225,000 + $283,200

$508,200

2022

$4,884 (+39.5%)

$225,000 + $283,200

$508,200

2021

$3,501 (−4.0%)

$225,000 + $150,200

$375,200

2020

$3,648

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2019

$3,648 (+2.9%)

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2018

$3,545 (+11.8%)

$217,400 + $137,500

$354,900

2017

$3,170 (+2.6%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2016

$3,091 (+2.5%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2015

$3,017 (−1.8%)

$155,500 + $127,300

$282,800

2014

$3,072 (+3.0%)

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

2013

$2,983 (+3.1%)

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

2012

$2,893

$132,200 + $122,500

$254,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

1,064

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

364503

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished

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

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2,195
Lot Size Acres: 0.0504
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,064
Foundation Details: Combination

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $761,500

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,219
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Central, Electric, Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Newport County
APN: 364503

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 62-76% chance 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, 18 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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Historical weather

Newport, RI • 02840

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$977,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 21 Connection St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1129 Sq. Ft.	$825,710
22 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$1,231,993

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 954 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,504
17 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Connection Street, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3345 Sq. Ft.	—
6 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1361 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,220

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