Google street view image for 521 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840

Off market jan 2019 for $473K

$1,150,448

•

1,568

sq ft

521 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

This single family located in the desirable Fifth Ward area is priced aggressively to sell. Features include hardwood floors, 2 off-street parking spaces, lovely yard with brick patio in the back for entertaining, plus newer windows and furnace. A wonderful foyer, living room, eat in kitchen, dining room and a small closet with a convenient commode make up the first level. The second level consists of 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Tons of space for storage with a walkout full basement and a third floor attic space. The property is ready for your own personal touches or updates if you desire. This home is within walking distance to downtown and nearby streets of Morton Park, Bellevue, and Memorial for those who want to have easy access to enjoy Newport during all seasons. Listed under appraised value.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,392 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kate Leonard • Lila Delman Compass

Listed by Shari Dailey • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with Kyle Costa • Tri Town Associates

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•Source:RIS #1204672

Redfin Estimate

$1,150,448

$677K since sold in January 2019$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.3% higher than the average sale price ($989K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,475,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
34 East Bowery St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$899,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,026 sq ft
129 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,195,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,302 sq ft
57 Callender Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$845,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,176 sq ft
5 Conrad Ct, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$790,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
19 Slocum St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$730,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,349 sq ft
75 Tilden Ave, Newport, RI 02840

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$764,328

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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

97.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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$995,000
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$3,495,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,800 sq ft
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Sale history for 521 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,360 (+5.7%)

$451,900 + $510,200

$962,100

2024

$7,908 (+26.3%)

$451,900 + $510,200

$962,100

2023

$6,261 (+3.2%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2022

$6,065 (+3.0%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2021

$5,888 (+9.2%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2020

$5,393

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2019

$5,393 (+2.9%)

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2018

$5,241 (+5.9%)

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2017

$4,948 (+2.5%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2016

$4,825 (+2.4%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2015

$4,710 (+1.4%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2014

$4,644 (+3.0%)

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

2013

$4,510 (+3.1%)

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

2012

$4,375

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

Tax history for 521 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,360 (+5.7%)

$451,900 + $510,200

$962,100

2024

$7,908 (+26.3%)

$451,900 + $510,200

$962,100

2023

$6,261 (+3.2%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2022

$6,065 (+3.0%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2021

$5,888 (+9.2%)

$297,500 + $333,600

$631,100

2020

$5,393

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2019

$5,393 (+2.9%)

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2018

$5,241 (+5.9%)

$281,600 + $243,000

$524,600

2017

$4,948 (+2.5%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2016

$4,825 (+2.4%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2015

$4,710 (+1.4%)

$216,400 + $225,000

$441,400

2014

$4,644 (+3.0%)

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

2013

$4,510 (+3.1%)

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

2012

$4,375

$169,200 + $215,900

$385,100

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,552

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

96662

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Other Features: Attic, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Clapboard, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3,392
Lot Size Acres: 0.0779
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R-10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,568
Foundation Details: Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $524,600

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,241
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Newport County
APN: 96662

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Historical weather

Newport, RI • 02840

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Estimated sale price

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 521 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
515 Spring St, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,614
523 Spring St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1974 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,554

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Spring St, Newport, RI 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4550 Sq. Ft.	$2,109,185
517 Spring St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2153 Sq. Ft.	$1,419,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Spring St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2554 Sq. Ft.	$1,832,907
523 Spring St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,685

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