79 Connection St is a 1,508 square foot house on a 2,614 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Newport data, we estimate the home's value is $835,970.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$835,970
$30K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,856 (+4.0%)
$358,200 + $200,700
$558,900
2024
$4,671 (+25.9%)
$358,200 + $210,000
$568,200
2023
$3,711 (+3.2%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2022
$3,595 (+3.0%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2021
$3,490 (−10.9%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2020
$3,918
$218,600 + $162,500
$381,100
2019
$3,918 (+3.3%)
$218,600 + $162,500
$381,100
2018
$3,794 (+8.4%)
$217,300 + $162,500
$379,800
2017
$3,500 (+2.6%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2016
$3,412 (+2.4%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2015
$3,331 (−4.7%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2014
$3,497 (+3.0%)
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
2013
$3,396 (+3.1%)
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
2012
$3,294
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
Tax history for 79 Connection St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,856 (+4.0%)
$358,200 + $200,700
$558,900
2024
$4,671 (+25.9%)
$358,200 + $210,000
$568,200
2023
$3,711 (+3.2%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2022
$3,595 (+3.0%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2021
$3,490 (−10.9%)
$234,100 + $140,000
$374,100
2020
$3,918
$218,600 + $162,500
$381,100
2019
$3,918 (+3.3%)
$218,600 + $162,500
$381,100
2018
$3,794 (+8.4%)
$217,300 + $162,500
$379,800
2017
$3,500 (+2.6%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2016
$3,412 (+2.4%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2015
$3,331 (−4.7%)
$155,400 + $156,800
$312,200
2014
$3,497 (+3.0%)
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
2013
$3,396 (+3.1%)
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
2012
$3,294
$132,100 + $157,900
$290,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 12, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install rough and finish plumbing for new bathrooms and a laundry room in a second floor addition.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,508
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,328
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Municipality Name: NEWPORT
Acres: 0.06
Zoning Code: R10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,508
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Newport County
APN: 364336
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
8/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$795,000 – $962,000
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