OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2019 for $6.2M

$12,709,813

•

13,748

sq ft

229 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Midcliff is an iconic oceanfront estate that lies along 2 acres of Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and abuts "Fairholme" which sold for $16M in 2016. With over 180 ft of frontage and views of the Preservation Society's gilded mansions sitting along the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunity to own property in this location is rare. Peabody & Stearns designed this historic Queen Anne shingle style home in 1886 for Caroline Ogden Jones of New York. U. S. Ambassador Perle Mesta of Washington D. C, later owned Midcliff. During Mesta's time there, she entertained such guests as Presidents Eisenhower and Truman and various members of the Vanderbilt family. Midcliff estate offers over 13,000 sq ft of combined living space with 12 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms. The main dwelling has 10,829 sq ft of living space consisting of 3 units combined with a total of 7 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The detached carriage house offers an additional 2919 sq ft of 2 units with a combined 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (Unit 1 leased through March 2020). Midcliff provides ample space for a large family, guests and a caretaker, if desired. This classic property awaits a buyer to restore it to its former elegance. Newport, “City by the Sea, ” offers residents exceptional dining, world class yachting, tennis, museums, and beaches. Estate Sale: Discharge of RI Estate Tax Lien will be obtained prior to Closing. Condo conversion for this Estate is a possibility. 40' Newport Marina boat slip available for purchase with property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1886Year Built

2.17 acresLot Size

$924Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

10 spacesParking

Listed by Kate Leonard • Lila Delman Compass

Listed by Shari Dailey • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with John Hodnett • Lila Delman Compass

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Redfin Estimate

$12,709,813

$6.5M since sold in September 2019$114K since August

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This home's estimate is 186.5% higher than the average sale price ($4.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$3,800,000
A
6 beds8 baths12,129 sq ft
63 Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$4,500,000
B
10 beds11 baths6,348 sq ft
352 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$6,245,000
C
5 beds6 baths6,253 sq ft
592 Tuckerman Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,775,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,288 sq ft
7 Florence Ave, Newport, RI 02840
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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$7,712,185

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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 229 Ruggles Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$99,621 (+5.5%)

$8,089,300 + $3,375,900

$11,465,200

2024

$94,416 (+42.5%)

$8,089,300 + $3,396,800

$11,486,100

2023

$66,242 (−0.3%)

$4,128,300 + $2,549,300

$6,677,600

2022

$66,427 (+3.1%)

$4,128,300 + $2,784,000

$6,912,300

2021

$64,422 (−5.3%)

$4,128,300 + $2,776,500

$6,904,800

2020

$68,001

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2019

$68,001 (+2.9%)

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2018

$66,083 (−2.9%)

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2017

$68,072 (+2.6%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2016

$66,371 (+2.4%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2015

$64,793 (+8.7%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2014

$59,584 (+3.0%)

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

2013

$57,854 (+3.1%)

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

2012

$56,125

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

Tax history for 229 Ruggles Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$99,621 (+5.5%)

$8,089,300 + $3,375,900

$11,465,200

2024

$94,416 (+42.5%)

$8,089,300 + $3,396,800

$11,486,100

2023

$66,242 (−0.3%)

$4,128,300 + $2,549,300

$6,677,600

2022

$66,427 (+3.1%)

$4,128,300 + $2,784,000

$6,912,300

2021

$64,422 (−5.3%)

$4,128,300 + $2,776,500

$6,904,800

2020

$68,001

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2019

$68,001 (+2.9%)

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2018

$66,083 (−2.9%)

$3,625,900 + $2,989,000

$6,614,900

2017

$68,072 (+2.6%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2016

$66,371 (+2.4%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2015

$64,793 (+8.7%)

$3,230,000 + $2,842,400

$6,072,400

2014

$59,584 (+3.0%)

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

2013

$57,854 (+3.1%)

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

2012

$56,125

$2,369,100 + $2,571,500

$4,940,600

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

2.17 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

364035

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 10

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 10
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 29
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 11
Features: Marble, Stone

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

Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
Other Features: Attic, Bathroom Rough-In, Bathtub, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Guest House
Fencing: Security

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 94,525
Lot Size Acres: 2.17
Lot Features: Private, Paved, Secluded, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 187
Zoning: R60

Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 13,748
Foundation Details: Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $6,614,900

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $66,082
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Generator
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas, Radiant

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 364035

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 7, 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 • 1.1mi

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

$12.08M – $14.62M

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Home values near 229 Ruggles Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3827 Sq. Ft.	$4,498,958
225 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 10 Beds \| 10 Baths \| 10530 Sq. Ft.	$13,380,716

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 15 Beds \| 13 Baths \| 24393 Sq. Ft.	$30,074,441
245 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 10 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 10728 Sq. Ft.	$9,083,891

Address	Redfin Estimate
207 Ruggles Ave Apartment 197, Newport, RI 29 Beds \| 18 Baths \| 43772 Sq. Ft.	$20,747,247
218 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 16370 Sq. Ft.	$5,175,011

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