A rare opportunity to own a piece of Bristol history! This wonderful well constructed home with its end gable roof, prominent front bay window and recessed corner porch was built in 1865 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. The home has retained many original details throughout including wide plank wood floors in all the rooms, transoms, lighting fixtures and more. Located on a quiet dead end street a block from Bristol's famed 4th of July Parade route, it features a living room with a spacious window seat with storage underneath, adjoining study with built-ins, a dining room and half bathroom. The open eat in kitchen has an abundance of natural light from a bevelled glass transom above a sliding glass door which leads to a spacious deck with railings overlooking a large fenced in yard with brick walkways, well groomed mature plantings, outdoor shed and side driveway. The second floor features three bedrooms with tall ceilings, and a full bathroom with claw foot tube and a separate walk in shower. The finished basement with walk out access boasts 7ft ceilings, a rarity in a house of its year, and includes a large hobby/tv room, full bathroom, utility room and an additional office room. Hot water tank replaced in 2023. This treasured property awaits a new steward to usher it into its next chapter of Bristol history.
Sold for $751,000 on 03/18/25
$751,000
5 Howe St, Bristol, RI 02809
3beds
1,972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,015,500 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$3,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,015,500
$914,000 - $1.15M
$3,088/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 10:29am
Listed by:
Nina Murphy 401-636-1517,
Harborside Realty
Bought with:
Newport Living Group
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1378348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Family Room,Storage Space,Utility
- Attic: Attic Storage
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,272
- Total interior livable area: 1,972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: BRISM20L66
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Clapboard
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Bristol
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | Sold | $751,000+15.7%$381/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1378348 | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Pending sale | $649,000$329/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1378348 | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000+200.5%$329/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1378348 | ||
| 10/3/1997 | Sold | $216,000+72.1%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/12/1991 | Sold | $125,500$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,140 | $444,300 |
| 2024 | $6,140 +3.4% | $444,300 |
| 2023 | $5,936 +2.8% | $444,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02809
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Colt Andrews SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Kickemuit Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Mt. Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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