Google street view image for 48 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

Off market

$971,339

•

1.5 ba

•

1,100

sq ft

48 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

48 Merton Rd is a 1,100 square foot house on a 5,227 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newport data, we estimate the home's value is $971,339.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$883Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$971,339

$30K since October

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This home's estimate is 20.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$961,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,565 sq ft
28 Wilbur Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,725,018
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,810 sq ft
13 Greenough Pl, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$1,465,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,572 sq ft
94 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,475,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
34 East Bowery St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$755,000
E
2 beds1 bath888 sq ft
9 Loyola Ter, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$915,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
175 Kay St, Newport, RI 02840

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$913,499

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$1,487/mo

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$144K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

4 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 48 Merton Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,191 (+3.0%)

$670,700 + $191,600

$862,300

2024

$6,010 (+19.2%)

$670,700 + $191,600

$862,300

2023

$5,041 (+3.2%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2022

$4,884 (+3.0%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2021

$4,742 (−1.1%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2020

$4,797

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2019

$4,797 (+2.9%)

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2018

$4,661 (+19.8%)

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2017

$3,891 (+2.6%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2016

$3,794 (+2.4%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2015

$3,704 (−6.0%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2014

$3,940 (+3.0%)

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

2013

$3,826 (+3.1%)

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

2012

$3,711

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

Tax history for 48 Merton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,191 (+3.0%)

$670,700 + $191,600

$862,300

2024

$6,010 (+19.2%)

$670,700 + $191,600

$862,300

2023

$5,041 (+3.2%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2022

$4,884 (+3.0%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2021

$4,742 (−1.1%)

$389,000 + $119,200

$508,200

2020

$4,797

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2019

$4,797 (+2.9%)

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2018

$4,661 (+19.8%)

$364,500 + $102,100

$466,600

2017

$3,891 (+2.6%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2016

$3,794 (+2.4%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2015

$3,704 (−6.0%)

$223,500 + $123,600

$347,100

2014

$3,940 (+3.0%)

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

2013

$3,826 (+3.1%)

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

2012

$3,711

$182,900 + $143,800

$326,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Sep 4, 2009 • Final

Mechanical

HVAC

Mar 29, 2007 • Final

Building

Work on a storage shed.

ADU

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Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,100
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,200
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Municipality Name: NEWPORT
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: R10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,100
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Newport County
APN: 363313

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 16 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

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.

9 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$923,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 48 Merton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Merton Road #3, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$590,356
49 Merton Road #2, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$727,777
46 Merton Road, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,331
49 Merton Road #2, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$705,774
46 Merton Road, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,824
14 Annandale Road, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3411 Sq. Ft.	$2,020,479
209 Rhode Island Avenue South, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,289

Address	Redfin Estimate
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44 Merton Road, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,581,817
56 Merton Road, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,238
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49 Merton Road #1, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$680,310
44 Merton Road, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,337
56 Merton Road, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,873
49 Merton Road #3, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$572,679
207 Rhode Island Avenue South, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$1,109,368
1 Beach Avenue, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1770 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,921

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Sale history for 48 Merton Rd

Tax history for 48 Merton Rd

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