SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to 128 Ruggles Avenue, ideally located just a stone’s throw from Bellevue Avenue, The Breakers, Ocean Drive, Gooseberry Beach & so much more! Sited on a corner lot, this Cape Cod-style home offers endless possibilities, especially with its oversized free-standing 2-car garage that can be converted to an ADU; this delightful property has so much potential to become your Newport getaway compound. The main house is brightly lit with southern exposure, original hardwood floors, updated windows & so much charm! The first level hosts a large living room with wood fireplace & updated bay window. In addition to a formal dining room, there is a first floor bedroom & full bath with walk-in shower, ideal for anyone looking for a primary bed & bath on the main level. The second level hosts 2 large bedrooms w/ Velux skylights & a full bath. Through large glass sliders from the dining room, you open to a deck overlooking the fenced yard, an oasis of beautiful coastal plantings. There is ample parking for at least 4 cars. The “x” factor lies in the well-constructed outbuilding/garage that affords endless possibilities for more living space. Currently used as a spacious 2-car garage with lofted storage, imagine what can be done to convert this to an ADU in this highly sought-after location!
For sale
$1,499,000
128 Ruggles Ave, Newport, RI 02840
3beds
1,325sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,520.34 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood fireplaceBeautiful coastal plantingsCape cod-style homeSouthern exposureFirst floor bedroomUpdated windowsFormal dining room
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Listing updated: April 22, 2025 at 11:25am
Listed by:
The Donovan Group 401-323-3546,
Homes By Connect
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1383082

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Open house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Skylight, Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Extra Wide Shower, Flat Thresholds
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 8,520.34 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: NEWPM040B0371
- Zoning: R10A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,025,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,150
- Date on market: 4/22/2025
- Inclusions: Estate Sale Property, No Seller's Disclosures Provided
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