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  • Price cut: $20K (2/19)
    $879,000

    494 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

    2beds
    1,072sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    818.93 Square Feet Lot
    $838,500 Zestimate®
    $820/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Full basementRecently installed hardwood floorsSecluded courtyardMasonry-built homeThames streetModern kitchen
    Rare opportunity to own a unique single-family home in the heart of Newport and the Limited Business zone. Located right on Thames Street across from Waites Wharf and O'Brien's Pub, enjoy the luxury of walking out your front doorstep and being surrounded by popular restaurants, shops, nightlife, and the Newport waterfront. This solid, masonry-built home provides three levels of living and a third-floor balcony with views of the Newport harbor or great visibility up and down all the action on lower Thames. The interior offers two recently renovated full baths, Anderson windows throughout, a full basement, gas heat, a modern kitchen that opens up to a secluded courtyard, and recently installed hardwood floors on the third floor. This is a great opportunity to own one of only a few single-family homes on Thames Street and enjoy this prime in-town location! Off-street parking options are available nearby.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 27, 2025 at 08:13am

    Listed by:

    Robert Swift 401-644-9016,

    Edge Realty RI

    Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1368786MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bath w Shower Stall
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Water, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Laundry,Utility
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,072
    • Total interior livable area: 1,072 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,072
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
    Lot
    • Size: 818.93 Square Feet
    • Features: Sidewalks
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWPM032B0305
    • Zoning: LB

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Dry Wall, Plaster, Masonry, Shingles
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Marina, Restaurants, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
    • Subdivision: Lower Thames
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newport

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $820/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $756,900
    • Annual tax amount: $5,279
    • Date on market: 9/17/2024
    • Inclusions: Residential property tax rate reflected above of $6.975 per thousand non-resident is $8.224 or $6, 224 annually.
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