OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2019 for $664K

$1,317,174

•

1,968

sq ft

29 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Welcome to your dream home. This craftsman style home, originally built in the 1920s, has a 3-year young addition boasting 4 total, spacious bedrooms 2 full baths and tons of character. The master suite includes a cathedral ceiling with chandelier, a huge walk-in closet, and a beautifully tiled bathroom with shower and soaking tub with marble vanity. Hardwoods throughout the entire home keep it clean and bright along with 9ft ceilings and oversized windows. The open concept kitchen, living and dining make this the perfect home for entertaining and family living. The kitchen includes granite countertops and custom Kraftmaid cabinetry. Outside you will find an expansive fenced in yard (a rare find in Newport) with a stamped concrete patio. After a long day at the beach, rinse off in the private outdoor shower. There is enough parking for 3-4 cars in the driveway and there is also a detached garage. Within walking minutes to the Cliff Walk, 1st Beach, Bellevue Ave. , Tennis Hall of Fame, and downtown Newport where you will find boutique shops, amazing restaurants and entertainment. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,252 sq ftLot Size

$669Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Goss & Jordan Team • RE/MAX Properties

Listed by Cheryl Casserly • RE/MAX Properties

Bought with Alexander Fraioli • Edge Realty RI

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•Source:RIS #1214161

Redfin Estimate

$1,317,174

$653K since sold in May 2019$107K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,725,018
A
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,750,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,953 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,757,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,467 sq ft
8 Sylvan St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,400,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,736 sq ft
5 Lowndes St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,300,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,186 sq ft
60 Prospect Hill St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$2,306,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,946 sq ft
9 Anthony St, Newport, RI 02840

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$786,483

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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 29 Merton Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1214161

May 7, 2019

Sold

$664,500

$338/sq ft

Mar 27, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 9, 2019

Price Changed

$679,000

$345/sq ft

Jan 31, 2019

Listed

$749,000

$381/sq ft

RIS #955783

Feb 2, 2010

Sold

$170,000

$86/sq ft

Jan 13, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jan 1, 2010

Listed

$160,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,209 (+3.0%)

$458,400 + $545,600

$1,004,000

2024

$6,998 (+8.3%)

$458,400 + $545,600

$1,004,000

2023

$6,464 (+3.2%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2022

$6,262 (+3.0%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2021

$6,079 (+23.9%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2020

$4,908

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2019

$4,908 (+2.9%)

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2018

$4,769 (−0.6%)

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2017

$4,799 (+2.6%)

$168,000 + $260,100

$428,100

2016

$4,679 (+28.2%)

$168,000 + $260,100

$428,100

2015

$3,649 (+7.1%)

$168,000 + $174,000

$342,000

2014

$3,408 (+3.0%)

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

2013

$3,309 (+3.1%)

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

2012

$3,210

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

Tax history for 29 Merton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,209 (+3.0%)

$458,400 + $545,600

$1,004,000

2024

$6,998 (+8.3%)

$458,400 + $545,600

$1,004,000

2023

$6,464 (+3.2%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2022

$6,262 (+3.0%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2021

$6,079 (+23.9%)

$299,600 + $352,000

$651,600

2020

$4,908

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2019

$4,908 (+2.9%)

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2018

$4,769 (−0.6%)

$234,800 + $242,600

$477,400

2017

$4,799 (+2.6%)

$168,000 + $260,100

$428,100

2016

$4,679 (+28.2%)

$168,000 + $260,100

$428,100

2015

$3,649 (+7.1%)

$168,000 + $174,000

$342,000

2014

$3,408 (+3.0%)

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

2013

$3,309 (+3.1%)

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

2012

$3,210

$142,800 + $139,800

$282,600

*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

6,252

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,968

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

363174

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

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

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

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

Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6,252
Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: r

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,968
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $477,400

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,769
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

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

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,968
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 6,252 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Newport County
APN: 363174
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

$1.25M – $1.52M

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Home values near 29 Merton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Merton Road #3, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 754 Sq. Ft.	$521,509
25 Merton Road, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$997,559

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Merton Road, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$908,489
27 Merton Road, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2252 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Merton Road, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1896 Sq. Ft.	$877,852
35 Merton Road, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1581 Sq. Ft.	$678,418

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