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Off Market May 2025 for $1.3M

$1,522,721

•

1,292

sq ft

66 Merton Dr, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED 4/26 Welcome to 66 Merton Street, a bright and inviting three-bedroom, two-bath home that offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience. Nestled on a spacious, fenced-in lot, this charming property is just a short stroll from Easton's Beach, the Cliff Walk, and all the shops and attractions of downtown Newport. Step inside to a sun-drenched foyer leading to an open and airy living space featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, a cozy fireplace, and custom built-ins. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, and seamless access to the dining area, where sliding doors open to the brand new, expansive deck perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The living room, flooded with sunlight offers vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and gas fireplace. The primary suite includes an updated en-suite bath and ample closet space, while two additional bedrooms share a second renovated bathroom. The beautifully landscaped backyard features raised garden beds with blackberries and raspberries and a garden shed. Thoughtfully maintained with sustainability in mind, this home includes owned solar panels, a newer roof, and an ultra-efficient Navien boiler (2018) and Mini-split A/C (2023). Move right in and enjoy the best of coastal living, just minutes from the sand and surf!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$1,179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Renee WELCHMAN • Compass

Bought with Fitzpatrick Team • RE/MAX Results

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•Source:RIS #1381425

Redfin Estimate

$1,522,721

$128K since sold in May 2025$7,000 since August

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$590,000
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SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,400,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,736 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,725,018
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,810 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,655,000
D
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$790,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
19 Slocum St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$2,306,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,946 sq ft
9 Anthony St, Newport, RI 02840

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$969K

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

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Sale history for 66 Merton Dr

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1381425

May 13, 2025

Sold

$1,395,000

$1,080/sq ft

Apr 25, 2025

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2025

Listed

$1,295,000

$1,002/sq ft

RIS #1335594

Jun 28, 2023

Sold

$1,100,000

$851/sq ft

May 20, 2023

Pending

—

May 18, 2023

Listed

$960,000

$743/sq ft

+23

Welcome home to 66 Merton Street, a charming, sundrenched three bedroom, two bath home offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a large, private, fenced property within walking distance to Easton's beach, the cliff walk, and all the shopping and attractions that the town of Newport has to offer. You enter through the bright, ample foyer to the spacious, light filled open floor plan featuring a great room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a fireplace and built ins. This gracious room opens to an updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, Corian counters and open access to the ample dining room with sliders to a huge deck! This home is ideal for entertaining both indoors and out. The primary bedroom features an updated en-suite bath and wonderful closet and storage space. The second and third bedrooms share another updated bath and have good closet space. The large deck overlooks the parklike yard and is completely fenced in both the front and rear of the house. The back yard boasts raised bed gardens and a large storage shed for all your gardening tools. This home has been lovingly maintained and updated with great thought to efficiency and the environment. Solar panels, newer roof and a super efficient Navien boiler (2018) reflect this care. The solar panels are owned and paperwork is available to interested buyers. Drop your bags and walk to first beach for a swim. A wonderful home for full time residents or weekenders!

RIS #1246601

Mar 31, 2020

Sold

$626,250

$485/sq ft

Feb 24, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2020

Contingent

—

Feb 5, 2020

Listed

$619,000

$479/sq ft

+23

Location, Location, Location!!! Charming single level home just 3 lots from Cliff Ave. Walk to 1st (Easton's) Beach, the famed Cliff Walk and Bellevue Avenue. Located on a quiet street yet close to everywhere you want to be. Features include vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace, formal dining room, modern kitchen with eat-in bar, Corian counters and stainless steel appliances, family room with cathedral ceiling, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The floors are hardwood except for Kitchen and Bath. There is a full basement with new heating system fired by gas. A large deck is accessed from the dining room for outside entertaining. A flat back yard longs for croquet or tossing a football around. Nicely boarded by plantings of Dogwoods, Hydrangea, Forsythia, Lilacs and Rose of Sharon. There is parking for 2 cars!

RIS #901302

Jan 25, 1999

Listed

$125,000

$97/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,904 (+6.1%)

$710,900 + $313,900

$1,024,800

2024

$8,393 (+43.6%)

$710,900 + $310,200

$1,021,100

2023

$5,845 (+3.2%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2022

$5,662 (+3.0%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2021

$5,497 (−7.0%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2020

$5,908

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2019

$5,908 (+2.9%)

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2018

$5,741 (+30.4%)

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2017

$4,401 (+2.6%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2016

$4,291 (+2.4%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2015

$4,189 (−1.4%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2014

$4,250 (+3.0%)

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

2013

$4,127 (+3.1%)

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

2012

$4,003

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

Tax history for 66 Merton Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,904 (+6.1%)

$710,900 + $313,900

$1,024,800

2024

$8,393 (+43.6%)

$710,900 + $310,200

$1,021,100

2023

$5,845 (+3.2%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2022

$5,662 (+3.0%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2021

$5,497 (−7.0%)

$412,300 + $176,900

$589,200

2020

$5,908

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2019

$5,908 (+2.9%)

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2018

$5,741 (+30.4%)

$398,100 + $176,600

$574,700

2017

$4,401 (+2.6%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2016

$4,291 (+2.4%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2015

$4,189 (−1.4%)

$244,100 + $148,500

$392,600

2014

$4,250 (+3.0%)

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

2013

$4,127 (+3.1%)

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

2012

$4,003

$199,700 + $152,700

$352,400

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,292

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

96753

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

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Insert, Gas

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
Other Features: Attic, Skylights

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Plaster, Clapboard, Shingle Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 7,841
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Water Access, Walk to Water
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,292
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,021,100

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,393
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Newport County
APN: 96753

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Rogers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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, 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

$1.45M – $1.75M

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Home values near 66 Merton Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3033 Sq. Ft.	$2,224,031
71 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$1,549,575

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,459
74 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1627 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,601

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1644 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,551
57 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$2,572,187

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