OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2021 for $9.3M

$13,380,716

•

10,530

sq ft

225 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

'Honeysuckle Lodge' - c 1886 waterfront Cliff Walk estate designed by renowned architectural firm Peabody & Stearns with 2 acres of grounds originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Impeccably maintained over the years with many recent upgrades including kitchen and inground pool. Separate 4,000 sq ft Carriage house with 2 apts, greenhouse and garage (2br, 2 bth and 3br 1+bth). Gated entrance for security and privacy. Easy access to sandy beach below Cliff Walk.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

2.16 acresLot Size

$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Paul Leys • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

Bought with Kimberly Doherty • Lila Delman Compass

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•Source:RIS #1234482

Redfin Estimate

$13,380,716

$4.0M since sold in July 2021$728K since August

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This home's estimate is 201.6% higher than the average sale price ($4.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,800,000
A
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$4,500,000
B
10 beds11 baths6,348 sq ft
352 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,775,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,288 sq ft
7 Florence Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$6,245,000
D
5 beds6 baths6,253 sq ft
592 Tuckerman Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$8,100,000
E
8 beds9.5 baths12,040 sq ft
10 Ocean Lawn Ln, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$2,200,000
F
7 beds5.5 baths4,998 sq ft
1 Cottage St, Newport, RI 02840

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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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Sale history for 225 Ruggles Ave

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1234482

Jul 26, 2021

Sold

$9,391,635

$892/sq ft

May 21, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 20, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 28, 2020

Price Changed

$10,900,000

$1,035/sq ft

Sep 9, 2019

Listed

$12,900,000

$1,225/sq ft

RIS #945097

Dec 19, 2013

Price Changed

$10,900,000

$1,035/sq ft

Oct 4, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jul 17, 2009

Listed

$12,000,000

$1,140/sq ft

RIS #1044399

Sep 7, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 2013

Listed

$10,225,000

$971/sq ft

RIS #1020023

Jun 21, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 2012

Listed

$10,225,000

$971/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$91,185 (+5.8%)

$5,646,300 + $4,848,000

$10,494,300

2024

$86,203 (+26.1%)

$5,646,300 + $4,840,700

$10,487,000

2023

$68,363 (+4.0%)

$3,723,400 + $3,168,000

$6,891,400

2022

$65,744 (+3.0%)

$3,723,400 + $3,117,800

$6,841,200

2021

$63,828 (−9.6%)

$3,723,400 + $3,117,800

$6,841,200

2020

$70,645

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2019

$70,645 (+2.9%)

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2018

$68,652 (−4.2%)

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2017

$71,638 (−9.0%)

$2,895,500 + $3,495,000

$6,390,500

2016

$78,729 (+2.4%)

$3,012,200 + $4,190,800

$7,203,000

2015

$76,856 (+8.1%)

$3,012,200 + $4,190,800

$7,203,000

2014

$71,113 (+5.0%)

$2,289,400 + $3,607,200

$5,896,600

2013

$67,746 (+3.1%)

$2,289,400 + $3,495,900

$5,785,300

2012

$65,721

$2,289,400 + $3,495,900

$5,785,300

Tax history for 225 Ruggles Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$91,185 (+5.8%)

$5,646,300 + $4,848,000

$10,494,300

2024

$86,203 (+26.1%)

$5,646,300 + $4,840,700

$10,487,000

2023

$68,363 (+4.0%)

$3,723,400 + $3,168,000

$6,891,400

2022

$65,744 (+3.0%)

$3,723,400 + $3,117,800

$6,841,200

2021

$63,828 (−9.6%)

$3,723,400 + $3,117,800

$6,841,200

2020

$70,645

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2019

$70,645 (+2.9%)

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2018

$68,652 (−4.2%)

$3,248,100 + $3,624,000

$6,872,100

2017

$71,638 (−9.0%)

$2,895,500 + $3,495,000

$6,390,500

2016

$78,729 (+2.4%)

$3,012,200 + $4,190,800

$7,203,000

2015

$76,856 (+8.1%)

$3,012,200 + $4,190,800

$7,203,000

2014

$71,113 (+5.0%)

$2,289,400 + $3,607,200

$5,896,600

2013

$67,746 (+3.1%)

$2,289,400 + $3,495,900

$5,785,300

2012

$65,721

$2,289,400 + $3,495,900

$5,785,300

*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

2.16 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

97978

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Aug 14, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Replace an existing electrical meter with a new meter socket featuring internal service disconnects. This work requires a disconnect and reconnect of the utility service.

Electrical

Electric meter

Jun 23, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Install a new alarm system including fire protection.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 12
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 9
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 21
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 7
Features: Masonry, Marble

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 3
Stories (Total): 3
Construction Details: Plaster, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 94,000
Lot Size Acres: 2.1579
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
Zoning: R 60

Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 10,530
Foundation Details: Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $6,872,100

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $70,645
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 97978

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

5/10 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

$12.71M – $15.39M

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Home values near 225 Ruggles Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 12 Beds \| 10.5 Baths \| 13748 Sq. Ft.	$12,709,813
207 Ruggles Ave Apt 197, Newport, RI 29 Beds \| 18 Baths \| 43772 Sq. Ft.	$20,747,247

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3827 Sq. Ft.	$4,498,958
245 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 10 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 10728 Sq. Ft.	$9,083,891

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 15 Beds \| 13 Baths \| 24393 Sq. Ft.	$30,074,441
218 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 16370 Sq. Ft.	$5,175,011

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