Memorial Boulevard
Suburban Neighborhood in Middletown, Rhode Island
Newport County 02840
Newport Colonials and cottages
“These homes are what we like to call Newport Colonials and Newport Cottages,” Chapman says of the beachy houses that fill Memorial Boulevard. Some were built in the late 1800s, but most popped up in the early to mid-20th century. One and two-bedroom condo units in converted Second Empire-style Victorians tend to sell for between $470,000 and $570,000, while single-family homes can run anywhere from $695,000 to $1.7 million. “The Newport County median home price is over $700,000,” Chapman says, observing that sales prices in Memorial Boulevard are comparable right now, and steadily rising. “The island has a limited amount of land left, so if your family doesn’t already own dirt here, they probably won’t. Prices are skyrocketing.”Waterfront and sporty recreation between Easton Bay and Freebody Park
The largest beach in Newport, Easton’s Beach, is less than a mile east of most homes in Memorial Boulevard. The sandy, swimmable waterfront, known locally as First Beach, has lifeguards on duty between Memorial and Labor Day, and hosts a summer concert series on its boardwalk. First Beach sits at the north end of the Cliff Walk, a trail following the Aquidneck Island coastline with views of the ocean on one side and Newport’s Gilded Age mansions. On the neighborhood’s west side, a few blocks inland, Freebody Park features a playground and several athletic fields.New Rogers High building opening for the 2025-2026 school year
Memorial Boulevard kids attend Newport Public Schools, a four-school district, including the Newport Area Career & Technical Center. Claiborne Pell Elementary and Frank E. Thompson Middle serve preschool through eighth graders. The elementary and middle schools get C-plus grades from Niche. Construction is currently underway for a new B-rated William S. Rogers High School building. It’s expected to open in time for the 2025-2026 school year. Salve Regina University’s historic campus is about a mile south of Memorial Boulevard. The private Catholic university offers nearly 50 bachelor’s and nine master’s degree programs.Walkability south of Memorial Boulevard
Memorial Boulevard’s namesake street runs along the neighborhood’s north side. The main thoroughfare heads west toward America’s Cup Avenue and Newport’s Yachting Village district, and east across Easton Bay to the neighboring small town of Middletown. While this area is walkable, within a mile of major shopping, dining and recreational amenities, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus stops are available on Memorial Boulevard within half a mile of most homes. “We are on an island, so we do have to worry about bridges,” Chapman says, referring to the three bridges that connect Aquidneck Island to the mainland: Newport, Mount Hope and Sakonnet River. He says the bridges make Newport’s recent growth especially obvious. “There are so many jobs here now. You can really see that with the rush hour traffic heading onto the island in the morning and off the island in the evening.” Providence, Rhode Island’s capital city, is nearly 40 miles north. The quickest route is across the Sakonnet River Bridge, picking up Interstate 195 in Massachusetts. It’s between a 45-minute and 1-hour-long drive, depending on traffic.Bellevue Avenue retailers and restaurants
Bellevue Avenue, less than a mile west, is teeming with retailers, restaurants and recreation. The first U.S. Open tennis championship, held in 1881, took place at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, now a museum. The private Hall of Fame Tennis Club offers junior and adult programming and access to exclusive events, but court reservations are also available to the general public. Down the street, the Audrain Auto Museum displays unique, rare and vintage cars in the historic Audrain Building. The Bellevue Gardens and Bellevue Plaza shopping centers bookend the two famous destinations with retailers and restaurants. There’s a Stop & Shop for everyday groceries, and an A Market for natural, organic foods and wellness products. Mozz is an Italian market, deli and café known for artisanal cheeses and breads. Mori Sushi, a few doors down, serves modern Japanese cuisine. “It’s really nice that you can walk to the grocery store from here,” Chapman says, noting that parking in this part of Newport is notoriously difficult to find.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
406 Total Sales
2 in Memorial Boulevard
$550K - $949K Price Range
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Renee Welchman
Renee Welchman
Responds QuicklyCompass / Lila Delman Compass
(401) 681-3592
88 Total Sales
3 in Memorial Boulevard
$1.1M - $1.7M Price Range
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Karin Jackson
Karin Jackson
Responds QuicklyCompass / Lila Delman Compass
(401) 200-3925
158 Total Sales
3 in Memorial Boulevard
$310K - $1.3M Price Range
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The Quinn Group
TQ
The Quinn Group
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results
(401) 681-3586
319 Total Sales
1 in Memorial Boulevard
$710,000 Price
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Ryan Hazinakis
Ryan Hazinakis
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Coastal
(401) 361-3975
148 Total Sales
2 in Memorial Boulevard
$290K - $1.5M Price Range
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Brian Burke
Brian Burke
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(860) 791-4794
223 Total Sales
1 in Memorial Boulevard
$1,700,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dunlap Wheeler Park
Queen Anne Square
- Events
Touro Park
- Trails
- Visitor Center
Aquidneck Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Freebody Park
The Cliff Walk
Aquidneck Growers Market (Wednesday)
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Memorial Boulevard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Memorial Boulevard Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Memorial Boulevard, Middletown sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Memorial Boulevard, Middletown over the last 12 months is $1,330,000, up 94% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,122,000
Median Sale Price
$1,330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,177,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,050,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$736,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
94%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$802
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
336
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,800
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,051
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,105
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
844
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,419
Median Age
52
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,370
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,910
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
65.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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