This well-maintained light-filled 1940s home is conveniently located near the Navy base, downtown, Broadway, beaches, and all the amenities historic Newport has to offer. With many updates in place, including a new roof in 2022, this move-in-ready home and has easy access to coastal living in the heart of Newport. The home features three bedrooms, one full bath, a full basement, hardwood floors and a quiet backyard on an oversized lot. The traditional floor plan is comfortable and functional for modern living and entertaining. The property includes a full two car garage and additional off-street parking. Don't miss the chance to have your own piece of Newport life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,191 sq ftLot Size
$411Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Foppert• Jamestown Real Estate LLC
North End Residential, located between Broadway and the Newport Harbor waterfront, is a residential and historic Newport neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a working-waterfront edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broadway at Marlborough Street, where corner cafés, neighborhood bars, and small storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Local pillars such as Perro Salado, The Parlor Bar & Kitchen, and the Newport Playhouse anchor nights out without leaving the grid of side streets. Housing reads as classic Newport: compact lots, porches, and a mix of restored cottages and multi-family homes. Sidewalks trace toward marinas and small parks, while Broadway keeps daily errands and dining within a short walk. The atmosphere feels grounded and local, with salt air and shipyard views never far away.
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Market insights
43 Admiral Kalbfus Rd · $590,000
DAYS ON MARKET
49 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.6%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$590,000
Median sale price in this area is $808,329. (37% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement with interior entry, unfinished
Storage room
Utility room
Bathtub and tub/shower
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water heat
Oil heat
Exterior features
Paved driveway
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
6 total parking spaces
Construction
Drywall, plaster, and vinyl siding construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
100-amp electric service
HOA & community
Near highway access, hospital, schools, public transportation, restaurants, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
MOVE RIGHT IN. THIS IMMACULATE CNTP CAPE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. FIREPLACE, HARDWOODS, AND WALL SCONCES ARE JUST SOME OF THE FINE FEATURES. NEW ROOF/VINYL SIDING. EASY ACCESS TO BRIDGE. MOTIVATED SELLERS.
RIS #511807
Oct 27, 1995
Sold
$123,500
$86/sq ft
Jun 9, 1995
Listed
$129,500
$90/sq ft
CUSTOM BUILT CAPE- 6 PANEL SOLID WOOD DOORS, WONDERFUL OAK FLOORS, GREAT FIREPLACE, OPEN BANISTER STAIRWAY TO 2ND FLOOR FOYER. ALL CUSTOM WOOD TRIM & MOLDINGS. A CUSTOM QUALITY HOME. A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,070 (+5.7%)
$149,000 + $434,500
$583,500
2024
$4,796 (+24.5%)
$149,000 + $434,500
$583,500
2023
$3,852 (+3.2%)
$117,700 + $270,600
$388,300
2022
$3,732 (+3.0%)
$117,700 + $270,600
$388,300
2021
$3,623 (+2.9%)
$117,700 + $270,600
$388,300
2020
$3,522
$103,200 + $239,400
$342,600
2019
$3,522 (+2.9%)
$103,200 + $239,400
$342,600
2018
$3,423 (+7.2%)
$103,200 + $239,400
$342,600
2017
$3,193 (+2.6%)
$46,700 + $238,100
$284,800
2016
$3,113 (+2.4%)
$46,700 + $238,100
$284,800
2015
$3,039 (−7.8%)
$46,700 + $238,100
$284,800
2014
$3,295 (+3.0%)
$37,400 + $235,800
$273,200
2013
$3,199 (+3.1%)
$37,400 + $235,800
$273,200
2012
$3,104
$37,400 + $235,800
$273,200
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,438
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,438
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
94809
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Sep 25, 2020 • Active
Building
Remodel
Nov 25, 2008 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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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Historical weather
Newport, RI • 02840
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Newport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 43 Admiral Kalbfus Rd
$589,908
$92 under list price of $590K
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