OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2024 for $875K

$1,157,309

•

1,576

sq ft

72 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840

About this home

Welcome to 72 Connection Street! Nestled in Newport's most desirable neighborhood, this home is located in the heart of the Fifth Ward, a family neighborhood with abundance of history and charm. Your new home is just steps to the water, restaurants, shopping and more! Upon entering the home, you will find lots of character throughout. Off the main entryway, you are greeted by a formal living room, a formal dining room, a den, and a large eat-in kitchen that leads to a private and adorable backyard. Upstairs, four bedrooms with closet space, including a versatile home office option, and a full bath provide ample space for family and guest. King's Beach, also known as King's Park, is located just a block away and offers the most beautiful sunsets over the water, a great space for family picnics, local little league games, live music on Sundays and fireworks throughout the summer. This home has been loved for many generations and awaits a new chapter to unfold.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Marielle Clair • RI Properties

Listed by Brianna Ferrara • RI Properties

Bought with Grace Cimo McCluskey • Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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•Source:RIS #1353974

Redfin Estimate

$1,157,309

$282K since sold in March 2024$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$899,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,026 sq ft
129 Connection St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$845,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,176 sq ft
5 Conrad Ct, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$730,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,349 sq ft
75 Tilden Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,675,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,560 sq ft
75 Roseneath Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,195,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,302 sq ft
57 Callender Ave, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft
5 Meikle Ave, Newport, RI 02840

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$420,795

Est. take-home

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$1,585/mo

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Market trends in 02840, RI

Last updated September 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

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 72 Connection St

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1353974

Mar 22, 2024

Sold

$875,000

$555/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Pending

—

Mar 4, 2024

Listed

$875,000

$555/sq ft

RIS #1260664

Sep 28, 2020

Sold

$633,000

$402/sq ft

Sep 8, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 11, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 7, 2020

Listed

$610,000

$387/sq ft

Aug 3, 2020

Coming Soon

$610,000

$387/sq ft

+24

DUE TO MULTIPLE OFFERS ALL BEST AND FINAL OFFERS DUE MONDAY 8/10/20 BY 6:00PM! Welcome to this charming Victorian located in the much sought after fifth ward. Imagine yourself sitting on this cozy front porch sipping your morning coffee while greeting your neighbors as they pass by. Step inside the home and you are greeted with a formal living room, formal dining room, den, and large eat in kitchen that opens to the private and peaceful backyard. Outside in this lovely backyard you have a stone patio just perfect for those al fresco meals. On the second floor there are 3 large bedrooms all with ample closet space, another bedroom which also could be used as a home office, a large full bath with soaking tub. The basement has a walk in shower, work bench and due to its' large size and outdoor access, can be finished if more living space is needed. All of this and it is within a short walking distance to Kings Beach for swimming, Kings Park for picnics, the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, many restaurants, shopping, and all that downtown Newport has to offer! This property has been the home of a family for many generations and is now ready for yours.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,129 (−12.7%)

$371,100 + $482,500

$853,600

2024

$7,017 (+26.3%)

$371,100 + $482,500

$853,600

2023

$5,557 (+3.2%)

$242,600 + $317,600

$560,200

2022

$5,384 (+3.9%)

$242,600 + $317,600

$560,200

2021

$5,184 (+19.0%)

$242,600 + $313,000

$555,600

2020

$4,356

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2019

$4,356 (+2.9%)

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2018

$4,233 (+9.1%)

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2017

$3,880 (+2.6%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2016

$3,783 (+2.4%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2015

$3,693 (−2.9%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2014

$3,804 (+3.0%)

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

2013

$3,693 (+3.1%)

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

2012

$3,583

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

Tax history for 72 Connection St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,129 (−12.7%)

$371,100 + $482,500

$853,600

2024

$7,017 (+26.3%)

$371,100 + $482,500

$853,600

2023

$5,557 (+3.2%)

$242,600 + $317,600

$560,200

2022

$5,384 (+3.9%)

$242,600 + $317,600

$560,200

2021

$5,184 (+19.0%)

$242,600 + $313,000

$555,600

2020

$4,356

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2019

$4,356 (+2.9%)

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2018

$4,233 (+9.1%)

$219,600 + $204,100

$423,700

2017

$3,880 (+2.6%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2016

$3,783 (+2.4%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2015

$3,693 (−2.9%)

$157,000 + $189,100

$346,100

2014

$3,804 (+3.0%)

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

2013

$3,693 (+3.1%)

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

2012

$3,583

$133,500 + $181,900

$315,400

*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

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1987

Sq. Ft.

1,577

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

364490

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Sep 8, 2025 • Active

Building

Extend the front porch and replace the existing roof structure. The existing masonry stairs will remain. Install new cement board siding on the front face of the building.

Addition

Remodel

Jul 20, 2017 • Final

Mechanical

Replace an oil tank.

HVAC

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

Parking
Features: No Garage

Interior

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

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

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

Interior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Bathtub

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3,049
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R-10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,576
Foundation Details: Combination

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $853,600

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,557
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Steam

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,577
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Newport County
APN: 364490

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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 72 Connection St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Connection St, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$793,387
80 Connection St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Connection St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,593
71 Connection St, Newport, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$879,265

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Connection St, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1333 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,214
79 Connection St, Newport, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$837,254

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