Magnificent WATER VIEWS of Newport Harbor & Bridge from pvt observation room, deck & mst bedrm. Incredible amenities, completely renovated, AC, parking, new roof & windows, fenced yard, Rare in-town location set back off Spring St, overlooking The Elms.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$685Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol O'Connor• Lila Delman Compass
Bought with Jeanne Allen• Century 21 Topsail Realty
ENJOY SUNSET VIEWS OF NEWPORT HARBOR TO THE WEST AND THE ELMS MANSION TO THE EAST FOM THIS STATELY FOUR BEDROOM COLONIAL. NEW GRANITE KITCHEN HIGH END APPLIANCES DUCTLESS A/C AND FORMAL HIDDEN GARDEN MOVE-IN CONDITION
RIS #1035591
Dec 19, 2013
Price Changed
$679,900
$255/sq ft
Jul 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2013
Listed
$695,000
$260/sq ft
RIS #1017918
Dec 19, 2013
Price Changed
$689,000
$258/sq ft
Oct 9, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2012
Listed
$699,000
$262/sq ft
RIS #1010737
Dec 19, 2013
Price Changed
$709,000
$266/sq ft
May 22, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2012
Listed
$729,000
$273/sq ft
RIS #1046721
Sep 25, 2013
Sold
$634,500
$238/sq ft
Aug 27, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2013
Listed
$659,900
$247/sq ft
RIS #445731
Oct 6, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2004
Listed
$800,000
$300/sq ft
RIS #110271
Jul 5, 2001
Listed
$435,000
$163/sq ft
RIS #515479
Jul 30, 1996
Sold
$220,000
$82/sq ft
Aug 1, 1995
Listed
$225,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,006 (+5.7%)
$366,900 + $1,014,800
$1,381,700
2024
$11,358 (+30.0%)
$366,900 + $1,014,800
$1,381,700
2023
$8,736 (+3.2%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2022
$8,463 (+3.0%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2021
$8,216 (+13.1%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2020
$7,262
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2019
$7,262 (+2.9%)
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2018
$7,057 (−1.8%)
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2017
$7,189 (+2.6%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2016
$7,009 (+2.4%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2015
$6,843 (−4.5%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2014
$7,165 (+3.0%)
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
2013
$6,957 (+3.1%)
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
2012
$6,749
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
Tax history for 491 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,006 (+5.7%)
$366,900 + $1,014,800
$1,381,700
2024
$11,358 (+30.0%)
$366,900 + $1,014,800
$1,381,700
2023
$8,736 (+3.2%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2022
$8,463 (+3.0%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2021
$8,216 (+13.1%)
$239,900 + $640,700
$880,600
2020
$7,262
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2019
$7,262 (+2.9%)
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2018
$7,057 (−1.8%)
$219,300 + $487,100
$706,400
2017
$7,189 (+2.6%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2016
$7,009 (+2.4%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2015
$6,843 (−4.5%)
$156,800 + $484,500
$641,300
2014
$7,165 (+3.0%)
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
2013
$6,957 (+3.1%)
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
2012
$6,749
$133,300 + $460,800
$594,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
3,363
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
94375
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Sep 26, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
Install a new multi-zone ductless hyper heat pump system.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 4
Stories (Total): 4
Construction Details: Drywall, Clapboard, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3,049
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,669
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $594,100
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,748
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,363
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Newport County
APN: 94375
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Rogers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Newport, RI • 02840
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
36
25
37
26
47
35
55
43
63
52
74
62
77
68
75
64
71
60
63
52
54
42
42
30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.74M – $2.10M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $18,270 in fees.3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.