OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2020 for $600K

$1,208,417

•

1,560

sq ft

26 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Historic charm meets modern elegance in this tastefully renovated Newport gem! This classic Newport cottage-style layout has been thoughtfully re-designed to include a gleaming chef's kitchen with large center island and quartz countertops which opens into the dining room, refinished hardwood floors throughout, three stylish new bathrooms, two gas-fired forced air heating systems with central air, new back deck and front farmer's porch, renovated 1+ car detached garage, landscaping and newly sodded private backyard. With ample parking and a fantastic downtown Newport location close to restaurants, shopping and the beaches, this home is an ideal vacation home or primary residence!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,662 sq ftLot Size

$775Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by The Donovan Group • Keller Williams Coastal

Bought with Jeff Brooks • Hogan Associates Christie's

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•Source:RIS #1241823

Redfin Estimate

$1,208,417

$608K since sold in January 2020$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$750,001
A
3 beds2 baths1,502 sq ft
12 County St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,477,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,040 sq ft
6 Brooks Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,596 sq ft
9 Whitwell Pl, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$700,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,364 sq ft
18 Cummings Rd, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,392 sq ft
58 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 02840

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$721,969

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated September 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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7 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Bliss Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,677 (+5.7%)

$227,400 + $541,100

$768,500

2024

$6,317 (+21.3%)

$227,400 + $541,100

$768,500

2023

$5,207 (+3.2%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2022

$5,044 (+3.0%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2021

$4,897 (+16.8%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2020

$4,191 (+27.3%)

$133,800 + $273,900

$407,700

2019

$3,293 (+2.9%)

$133,800 + $186,500

$320,300

2018

$3,200 (+14.2%)

$133,800 + $186,500

$320,300

2017

$2,801 (+2.6%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2016

$2,731 (+2.4%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2015

$2,666 (−2.9%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2014

$2,745 (+3.0%)

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

2013

$2,665 (+3.1%)

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

2012

$2,586

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

Tax history for 26 Bliss Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,677 (+5.7%)

$227,400 + $541,100

$768,500

2024

$6,317 (+21.3%)

$227,400 + $541,100

$768,500

2023

$5,207 (+3.2%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2022

$5,044 (+3.0%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2021

$4,897 (+16.8%)

$160,800 + $364,100

$524,900

2020

$4,191 (+27.3%)

$133,800 + $273,900

$407,700

2019

$3,293 (+2.9%)

$133,800 + $186,500

$320,300

2018

$3,200 (+14.2%)

$133,800 + $186,500

$320,300

2017

$2,801 (+2.6%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2016

$2,731 (+2.4%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2015

$2,666 (−2.9%)

$78,200 + $171,700

$249,900

2014

$2,745 (+3.0%)

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

2013

$2,665 (+3.1%)

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

2012

$2,586

$70,000 + $157,600

$227,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

359938

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 5
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

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

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

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Bathtub, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Tub Shower

Exterior

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5,662
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,560
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $320,300

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,199
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Multiple Meters

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

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Newport County
APN: 359938

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Pell Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

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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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 26 Bliss Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$921,095
20 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2106 Sq. Ft.	$799,042

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1405 Sq. Ft.	$842,008
28 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$888,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1947 Sq. Ft.	$1,109,776
30 Bliss Rd, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$991,898

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