Welcome to “Brook ‘N Sea” the Thomas S. Barker House c. 1876. This historic farmhouse is sited on 1.52 acres backing up to the Maidford River and 1/2 mile from the Atlantic Ocean & Second beach. With 215 feet of frontage on Paradise Ave and set behind a tall and beautiful stone wall, this residence is awaiting a new owner to make it their own. Currently the home has been dismantled on the inside with floor joists replaced or sistered and has all new windows installed. The site includes the original farmhouse, horse barn, and 3 car garage backing up to a babbling brook and beautiful pastoral views. Minutes to Sachuest Point, Sweetberry Farm, St. George’s School, and downtown Newport, yet quiet and rural. The perfect place to build your family compound. House is being sold "as is" project for the Buyer to complete. See also MLS #1317260
Sold for $1,900,000 on 04/11/23
$1,900,000
453 Paradise Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
6beds
3,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
1.52 Acres Lot
$2,391,200 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$5,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,391,200
$2.13M - $2.73M
$5,887/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2023 at 01:24pm
Listed by:
Alexandra Thursby 401-266-9900,
Lila Delman Compass
Bought with:
Kara Malkovich, REB.0017255
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1317261
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Plywood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,840
- Total interior livable area: 3,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Waterfront features: Walk to Fresh Water, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 1.52 Acres
- Features: Horse Permitted
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: MIDDM0121B00L15
- Zoning: R30
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Mixed, Stone
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Middletown
- Subdivision: Paradise Valley
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2023 | Sold | $1,900,000-4.8%$495/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1317261 | ||
| 2/8/2023 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$520/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1317261 | ||
| 11/8/2022 | Price change | $1,995,000-13.1%$520/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1317261 | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+141.6%$598/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1317261 | ||
| 12/21/2018 | Sold | $950,000-20.5%$247/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1200407 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,772 | $2,288,800 |
| 2024 | $25,772 +118.9% | $2,288,800 +133.6% |
| 2023 | $11,776 | $979,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02842
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Aquidneck SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Joseph H. Gaudet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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