OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2019 for $550K

$1,208,899

•

1,376

sq ft

56 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

This charming Homestead Cottage is located in the very desirable Fifth Ward Yachting Village. Within walking distance to King Park, Thames Street, restaurants and parks, this property is perfect for those who like to park their vehicles and walk. The present owner has carefully kept all the charm of the past and added amenities for modern living. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, air conditioning, warm honey-pine hardwood floors, a nicely landscaped fenced yard and even a garage. It is in excellent condition. Furnishings are negotiable.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,722 sq ftLot Size

$879Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kate Leonard • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with Douglas Kohler • Lila Delman Compass

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•Source:RIS #1234538

Redfin Estimate

$1,208,899

$659K since sold in October 2019$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,430,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
128 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,675,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,560 sq ft
75 Roseneath Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,750,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,953 sq ft
71 Pope St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft
5 Meikle Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$700,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,364 sq ft
18 Cummings Rd, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,670,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,512 sq ft
115 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840

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$758,423

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$59K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

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$495,000
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$385,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,310 sq ft
66 Girard Ave #312, Newport, RI 02840
$2,695,000
4 beds4.5 baths2,676 sq ft
81 2nd St, Newport, RI 02840
$675,000
2 beds1 bath962 sq ft
364 Bellevue Ave Unit D103E, Newport, RI 02840
$5,995,000
4 beds5 baths5,225 sq ft
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$575,000
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$745,000
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Sale history for 56 Connection St

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1234538

Oct 21, 2019

Sold

$550,000

$400/sq ft

Oct 8, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 9, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 8, 2019

Listed

$547,000

$398/sq ft

RIS #748063

Nov 8, 2016

Price Changed

$448,500

$326/sq ft

Oct 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2007

Listed

$462,000

$336/sq ft

RIS #215276

Dec 3, 2002

Sold

$320,000

$233/sq ft

Nov 15, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 8, 2002

Listed

$325,000

$236/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,835 (−12.7%)

$387,200 + $564,700

$951,900

2024

$7,825 (+13.7%)

$387,200 + $564,700

$951,900

2023

$6,880 (+54.2%)

$253,100 + $440,400

$693,500

2022

$4,463 (+3.0%)

$253,100 + $211,300

$464,400

2021

$4,333 (+5.7%)

$253,100 + $211,300

$464,400

2020

$4,098

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2019

$4,098 (+2.9%)

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2018

$3,982 (+10.3%)

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2017

$3,611 (+4.5%)

$157,900 + $164,200

$322,100

2016

$3,454 (+2.4%)

$157,900 + $158,100

$316,000

2015

$3,372 (−5.9%)

$157,900 + $158,100

$316,000

2014

$3,582 (+3.0%)

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

2013

$3,478 (+3.1%)

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

2012

$3,374

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

Tax history for 56 Connection St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,835 (−12.7%)

$387,200 + $564,700

$951,900

2024

$7,825 (+13.7%)

$387,200 + $564,700

$951,900

2023

$6,880 (+54.2%)

$253,100 + $440,400

$693,500

2022

$4,463 (+3.0%)

$253,100 + $211,300

$464,400

2021

$4,333 (+5.7%)

$253,100 + $211,300

$464,400

2020

$4,098

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2019

$4,098 (+2.9%)

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2018

$3,982 (+10.3%)

$220,900 + $177,700

$398,600

2017

$3,611 (+4.5%)

$157,900 + $164,200

$322,100

2016

$3,454 (+2.4%)

$157,900 + $158,100

$316,000

2015

$3,372 (−5.9%)

$157,900 + $158,100

$316,000

2014

$3,582 (+3.0%)

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

2013

$3,478 (+3.1%)

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

2012

$3,374

$134,300 + $162,700

$297,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1900

Sq. Ft.

2,280

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

93483

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 3
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Disposal, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Tub Shower

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Plaster, Aluminum Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3,722
Lot Size Acres: 0.0854
Lot Features: Multiple lots
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,376
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $398,600

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,098
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump, 1 Unit, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Hot Water, Individual, Oil

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Newport County
APN: 93483

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 56 Connection St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Connection Street, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$796,748
48 Connection Street, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1030 Sq. Ft.	$762,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Connection Street, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1576 Sq. Ft.	$1,116,564
71 Connection Street, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$857,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Connection Street, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1333 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,605
69 Connection Street, Newport, RI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1384 Sq. Ft.	$979,493

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