This home is truly inspiring. Built in 1890 and tastefully updated recently. With a very flexible floorplan boasting up to 6 bedrooms and a potential au-pair/in-law suite in the lower level. The JP Parsonage House sits on the corner of Spring and Narragansett within walking distance to the beach, docks, famous cliff walk, and all the shops, attractions and restaurants on Bellevue and Thames Street. The Queen Ann Style boasts an enclosed wrap around porch that connects to a grand entry way showcasing a beautiful oak staircase, high ceiling, and period detail. There are bedrooms and baths on all three floors, an updated kitchen with Viking Appliances, a formal dining room, den/library with detail work and built ins. (TWO FABULOUS FIREPLACES!) The double owner's suite includes 2 room sized walk-in closets, dramatic travertine master bath with very large shower. Every room is soaked with light! The new driveway has a shed under construction. Two driveway entrances and plenty of off-street parking. Updates include 200-amp electric, modern high efficiency gas on demand heat and hot water, and newer plumbing and windows throughout. Two laundry rooms make for amazing convenience. The crown jewel is the roof top deck that offers a Birdseye view of downtown Newport, Newport Harbor, the Bridges, Ft. Adams, Jamestown, and beyond!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Allen Gammons• BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Gordon King• Hogan Associates Christie's
NEW PRICE! Known as the JB Parsonage House, this magnificent home is the neighborhoods most exuberant example of Queen Anne style. Built by a noted Newport home builder in 1905 for his own family, this home has extraordinary street presence and offers everything that you have been looking for: location, craftsmanship, space and ample on-site parking. Enter the enclosed wrap around porch and be greeted by two vintage oak Dutch doors that sweep you into the first floor grand foyer with a brilliant crystal chandelier & high ceilings throughout. The living room, formal dining room and kitchen all beam with an abundance of light. An additional first floor room with full bath can serve as a den, library or first floor bedroom. Second floor consists of a large owner's suite with luxurious Travertine tiled master bath and two walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms, a renovated full bath and washer dryer complete the second floor. The third floor has one bedroom, another renovated full bathroom and two "bonus rooms". The spectacular roof top deck offers stunning Harbor and Bridge Views. Modern amenities abound: Viking kitchen appliances, three very new bathrooms, high efficiency gas-fired three-zone on demand heating and hot water, 200 amp electrical, upgraded plumbing and newer replacement windows throughout. This home is a short walk to Kings Park beach and dock, Cliff Walk, Bellevue Avenue and Thames Street shopping and restaurants.
RIS #1277518
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$1,155,000
$254/sq ft
May 6, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Apr 15, 2021
Relisted
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Apr 5, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 25, 2021
Listed
$1,195,000
$263/sq ft
RIS #1259369
Dec 15, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 30, 2020
Price Changed
$1,000,000
$220/sq ft
Jul 20, 2020
Listed
$1,025,000
$225/sq ft
RIS #1230993
Jul 18, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 2, 2020
Price Changed
$1,025,000
$225/sq ft
Oct 13, 2019
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 30, 2019
Price Changed
$1,075,000
$236/sq ft
Jul 31, 2019
Listed
$1,100,000
$242/sq ft
RIS #304712
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$559,900
$123/sq ft
Sep 4, 2003
Listing Removed
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Apr 4, 2003
Listed
$650,000
$143/sq ft
RIS #304713
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$559,900
$123/sq ft
Sep 4, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2003
Listed
$650,000
$143/sq ft
RIS #016938
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$475,000
$104/sq ft
Jun 25, 2001
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2000
Listed
$525,000
$115/sq ft
RIS #857970
Dec 19, 2013
Price Changed
$420,000
$92/sq ft
Mar 8, 2010
Sold
$381,000
$84/sq ft
Jan 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2008
Listed
$552,000
$121/sq ft
RIS #857973
Jan 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2008
Listed
$420,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,427 (−13.3%)
$480,800 + $832,100
$1,312,900
2024
$10,877 (+29.8%)
$480,800 + $842,400
$1,323,200
2023
$8,381 (+3.2%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2022
$8,119 (+3.0%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2021
$7,883 (+20.4%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2020
$6,549
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2019
$6,549 (+2.9%)
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2018
$6,365 (+0.4%)
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2017
$6,340 (+2.6%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2016
$6,182 (+2.4%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2015
$6,035 (−1.0%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2014
$6,095 (+3.0%)
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
2013
$5,918 (+3.1%)
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
2012
$5,741
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
Tax history for 525 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,427 (−13.3%)
$480,800 + $832,100
$1,312,900
2024
$10,877 (+29.8%)
$480,800 + $842,400
$1,323,200
2023
$8,381 (+3.2%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2022
$8,119 (+3.0%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2021
$7,883 (+20.4%)
$316,500 + $528,400
$844,900
2020
$6,549
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2019
$6,549 (+2.9%)
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2018
$6,365 (+0.4%)
$285,100 + $352,000
$637,100
2017
$6,340 (+2.6%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2016
$6,182 (+2.4%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2015
$6,035 (−1.0%)
$219,300 + $346,300
$565,600
2014
$6,095 (+3.0%)
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
2013
$5,918 (+3.1%)
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
2012
$5,741
$171,400 + $334,000
$505,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,178
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Newport County
APN: 96580
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Rogers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
6 days above 90° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$1.97M – $2.38M
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