OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2024 for $1.7M

$1,950,256

•

1,937

sq ft

70 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Located in one of the best neighborhoods in town and within a block to the Cliff Walk and a short stroll downtown this is a great opportunity. Built new in 2000 the 3 bed 2 1/2 bath 1937 sq ft home has been well maintained. The first floor offers an open floor plan with a light filled kitchen, a comfortable living room with a wood burning fireplace, a three season room and a generous primary suite. On the second floor you will find two full bedrooms, an office space and a full bath. At almost 8,000 sq ft the lot offers multiple areas to sit and a has been well landscaped. An attached two car garage, central air conditioning and a new roof complete the package.

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$1,007Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Eric Kirton • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with Renee WELCHMAN • Compass

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•Source:RIS #1368789

Redfin Estimate

$1,950,256

$250K since sold in October 2024$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,400,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,736 sq ft
5 Lowndes St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,725,018
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,810 sq ft
13 Greenough Pl, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$2,306,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,946 sq ft
9 Anthony St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,750,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,953 sq ft
71 Pope St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,655,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,088 sq ft
27 Parker Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,757,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,467 sq ft
8 Sylvan St, Newport, RI 02840

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$522,227

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$1,792/mo

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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

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 70 Merton Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1368789

Oct 29, 2024

Sold

$1,700,000

$878/sq ft

Sep 24, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 17, 2024

Listed

$1,650,000

$852/sq ft

RIS #206967

Sep 20, 2019

Price Changed

$650,000

$336/sq ft

Dec 2, 2002

Sold

$635,000

$328/sq ft

May 22, 2002

Listed

$695,000

$359/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,405 (−12.7%)

$712,000 + $876,500

$1,588,500

2024

$13,057 (+32.9%)

$712,000 + $876,500

$1,588,500

2023

$9,827 (+3.2%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2022

$9,520 (+3.0%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2021

$9,242 (+7.0%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2020

$8,639

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2019

$8,639 (+2.9%)

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2018

$8,396 (+11.4%)

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2017

$7,540 (+2.6%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2016

$7,352 (+2.4%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2015

$7,177 (−5.4%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2014

$7,587 (+3.0%)

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

2013

$7,367 (+3.1%)

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

2012

$7,147

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

Tax history for 70 Merton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,405 (−12.7%)

$712,000 + $876,500

$1,588,500

2024

$13,057 (+32.9%)

$712,000 + $876,500

$1,588,500

2023

$9,827 (+3.2%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2022

$9,520 (+3.0%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2021

$9,242 (+7.0%)

$412,900 + $577,700

$990,600

2020

$8,639

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2019

$8,639 (+2.9%)

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2018

$8,396 (+11.4%)

$398,900 + $441,500

$840,400

2017

$7,540 (+2.6%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2016

$7,352 (+2.4%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2015

$7,177 (−5.4%)

$244,600 + $428,000

$672,600

2014

$7,587 (+3.0%)

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

2013

$7,367 (+3.1%)

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

2012

$7,147

$200,100 + $429,000

$629,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

1,937

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

259892

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Sep 29, 2025 • Active

Building

Remove and replace windows on the first and second floors. Replace the front and back doors.

Remodel

Jun 23, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Perform an emergency replacement of a leaking boiler and water heater with a new on-demand unit.

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

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

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry

Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Bathtub, Tub Shower

Exterior

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 7,841
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R-10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,937
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,588,500

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,937
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Newport County
APN: 259892

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, 16 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

$1.85M – $2.24M

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Home values near 70 Merton Rd

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
66 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$1,522,721

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1644 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,551
74 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1627 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,601

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