This home's estimate is 322% higher than the average sale price ($3.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
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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.
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Sale history for 42 Ledge Rd
$695/sq ft
$881/sq ft
$946/sq ft
Tax history for 42 Ledge Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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