OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2020 for $8.6M

$13,906,005

•

12,367

sq ft

42 Ledge Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

‘LAND’S END NEWPORT' ICONIC OCEANFRONT ESTATE- Unrivaled setting and extraordinary opportunity to acquire a legacy property in one of Newport’s most beautiful and sought-after locations. Sited on 5.6 ac. overlooking famed Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean, ‘Land’s End' is located on the southeastern point of Aquidneck Island, offering total privacy to south and east. Open ocean views as far as Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises from the private master bedroom balcony, or relax on the patio and watch world class sailboats pass by. Dynamic ocean views and streaming sunlight from virtually every room providing some of the most coveted vistas on the East Coast. Designed by architect John Sturgis during Newport's Gilded Age, ‘Land’s End' has a history of notable ownership which includes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton. With Ogden Codman motifs, this family home is a classic example of understated elegance with modern upgrades such as full house generator, chef's kitchen w/ 12 burner gas stove, salt water pool and billiard room. The 8+ bedroom manor house (10,910 sf) is complemented by carriage house (1,457 sf) with 3 car ports and 3-bedroom guest quarters also enjoying spectacular ocean views. A warm and welcoming gathering place for family and friends in summer and/or winter with 8 working fireplaces. The perfect balance of location, history, and architectural design. A truly magnificent and rare Newport offering.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

5.6 acresLot Size

$1,124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kendra Toppa • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with Kara Malkovich • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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•Source:RIS #1223829

Redfin Estimate

$13,906,005

$5.3M since sold in April 2020$2.7M since August

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This home's estimate is 322% higher than the average sale price ($3.30M) 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 17, 2026
$1,775,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,288 sq ft
7 Florence Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$2,200,000
D
7 beds5.5 baths4,998 sq ft
1 Cottage St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$5,150,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,775 sq ft
27 Kay St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$2,348,050
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,688 sq ft
33 Kay St, Newport, RI 02840

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$7,096,716

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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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Ledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$86,960 (+5.7%)

$5,835,600 + $4,172,500

$10,008,100

2024

$82,267 (+14.9%)

$5,835,600 + $4,172,500

$10,008,100

2023

$71,613 (−11.1%)

$3,808,100 + $3,411,000

$7,219,100

2022

$80,533 (+3.0%)

$4,969,100 + $3,411,000

$8,380,100

2021

$78,186 (+3.4%)

$4,969,100 + $3,411,000

$8,380,100

2020

$75,631

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2019

$75,631 (+2.9%)

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2018

$73,497 (−5.4%)

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2017

$77,714 (+2.6%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2016

$75,773 (+2.4%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2015

$73,971 (+19.5%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2014

$61,888 (+3.0%)

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

2013

$60,092 (+3.1%)

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

2012

$58,296

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

Tax history for 42 Ledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$86,960 (+5.7%)

$5,835,600 + $4,172,500

$10,008,100

2024

$82,267 (+14.9%)

$5,835,600 + $4,172,500

$10,008,100

2023

$71,613 (−11.1%)

$3,808,100 + $3,411,000

$7,219,100

2022

$80,533 (+3.0%)

$4,969,100 + $3,411,000

$8,380,100

2021

$78,186 (+3.4%)

$4,969,100 + $3,411,000

$8,380,100

2020

$75,631

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2019

$75,631 (+2.9%)

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2018

$73,497 (−5.4%)

$4,742,300 + $2,614,800

$7,357,100

2017

$77,714 (+2.6%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2016

$75,773 (+2.4%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2015

$73,971 (+19.5%)

$4,469,500 + $2,463,100

$6,932,600

2014

$61,888 (+3.0%)

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

2013

$60,092 (+3.1%)

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

2012

$58,296

$2,793,400 + $2,338,300

$5,131,700

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

364311

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3

Parking
Features: Built In, Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 15
# of Covered Spaces: 3

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 9
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 24
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 8
Features: Marble, Stone

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

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
Other Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Bathtub, Cedar Closet(s), Skylights, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Patio
Other Structures: Guest House
Security Features: Security System Owned

Green Features
Green Location: Walkability

Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 243,936
Lot Size Acres: 5.6
Lot Features: Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
Zoning: R60

Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 12,367
Foundation Details: Combination, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $7,588,800

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $75,812
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Electric: 150 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: 1 Unit
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas, Hydro Air, Hot Water, Oil, Zoned

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 364311

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

$13.21M – $15.99M

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Home values near 42 Ledge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Ledge Rd, Newport, RI 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6795 Sq. Ft.	$7,306,758
33 Ledge Rd, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3292 Sq. Ft.	$4,680,880

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Ledge Rd, Newport, RI 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6500 Sq. Ft.	$5,867,481
57 Ledge Rd Apt 1, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2167 Sq. Ft.	$1,560,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Ledge Rd Apt H, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1871 Sq. Ft.	$1,664,345
57 Ledge Rd Apt 2, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1781 Sq. Ft.	$2,713,477

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