Newport East
Suburban Neighborhood in Middletown, Rhode Island
Newport County 02842
Modest single-family homes and estates on the water
Gilded Age mansions have been replaced by bi-levels, ranch-styles and modest New England Cottages in Newport East. These single-family homes generally fall between $600,000 and $900,000, and most have single-car garages or on narrow driveways surrounded by greenery — streets are narrow, and cars pull to the side to allow one another to pass. During the summer, hydrangea bushes bloom in various degrees of blue, pink and purple. Prospective buyers will also find new construction on Morrison Road for between $1 million and $2 million. Shingled waterfront estates, many of which are built high to optimize ocean views, sell for upwards of $2 million.
Newport Folk and Jazz Fest at Fort Adams State Park
Midway through the summer — typically the last weekend of July and the first weekend of August — Fort Adams State Park hosts the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival. Over the years, musicians like Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday and Nina Simon have performed on an outdoor stage overlooking the bay. There’s also the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in September, and the Preservation Society welcomes lecturers to the mansions every year. Past presentations have covered everything from class to cocktails during the Gilded Age. “From here, you’re close to Jamestown, too, being near the Pell Bridge,” says Alexandra Thursby, a listing agent with Lila Delman Compass. The island served as a main filming location for Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom,” and residents can visit the heritage Red Devon cattle and multi-colored sheep at Watson’s Farm.
Summers at First, Second and Third Beach
Easton’s Beach — locally known as First Beach — is popular with tourists during the summertime. However, most locals prefer Second Beach for its boogie-boarding and surfing waves. As Bowser points out, however, “If you get a Newport Beach pass it doesn’t cover Second Beach because it’s in Middletown, not Newport.” There’s a boat launch at Third Beach, and Norman Bird Sanctuary provides miles of hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities to the east. Golfers head to New England National, which was voted “Number One Public Access Course in New England” by New England Golf Monthly. There’s also the famous Newport Cliff Walk, a scenic walk along the public waterways that starts right near the tip of Easton’s beach and goes along the coastline. “It’s a free activity. It’s a tourist attraction, but people who live in the area walk their dogs and take sunset strolls,” says Bowser.
Student-run newspapers and private schools with ocean views
Students in Newport East can attend public schools like Aquidneck Elementary, which earned an A-minus from the educational review site, Niche. Gaudet Middle and Middletown High both received a B-plus. The Wave, Middletown High School’s student-run newspaper, has been in operation for over six decades. Private schools in the area include St. Michael’s Country Day, awarded an A-minus on Niche, and St. George’s School, which overlooks the ocean and earned an A-plus. Past graduates include senators, governors and poets.
RIPTA public transit and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick
Newport East and the rest of Aquidneck Island are connected to mainland Rhode Island via the Pell Bridge, the Jamestown Bridge and the Mt. Hope Bridge — traffic across all three can get heavy during the summer as cars travel to and from the Newport Beaches. The state’s capital city is accessible via Rhode Island Route 4 and Interstate 95, which connects much of the East Coast. RIPTA bus 60 stops along East Main Road and travels all the way to Providence’s Kennedy Plaza, stopping in East Bay towns like Bristol, Warren and Barrington along the way. Although Newport has its own small airport, most residents head to T.F. Green in Warwick, which offers nonstop flights to over 30 cities. Medical care is readily accessible at Newport Hospital, and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence offers more services.
Pastries sell out on Aquidneck Avenue
At Le Bec Sucré, a small bakery located along Aquidneck Avenue, croissants disappear fast. “It’s the kind of place where you get there right when they open and they close when they sell out,” says Bowser. Anthony’s Seafood Market is just down the street. Order fresh lobster and cod from the counter and, during the summer season, order a lobster roll and fried clam strips at the attached restaurant. Food Love Market is a relatively new addition to the area, a gourmet grocery store that also serves fresh soups and sandwiches ideal for a grab-and-go lunch. When it comes time for larger grocery runs, locals can head to Shaw’s off East Main Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Linda Gablinske
Linda Gablinske
RE/MAX River's Edge - Bristol
(401) 414-0560
12 Total Sales
1 in Newport East
$370,000 Price
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
RE/MAX Innovations
(401) 406-4077
624 Total Sales
1 in Newport East
$265,000 Price
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Steven Sitrin
Steven Sitrin
William Raveis Inspire
(401) 208-0364
16 Total Sales
1 in Newport East
$429,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
406 Total Sales
16 in Newport East
$140K - $4M Price Range
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Deb Foppert
Deb Foppert
Responds QuicklyJamestown Real Estate LLC
(401) 324-0421
57 Total Sales
2 in Newport East
$445K - $3.8M Price Range
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Daniel Petrocelli
DP
Daniel Petrocelli
Responds QuicklyRI Real Estate Services
(401) 414-3387
26 Total Sales
1 in Newport East
$478,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Paradise Valley Park
Dunlap Wheeler Park
Fort Adams State Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Trails
Miantonomi Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Vernon Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Purgatory Chasm
Linden Park
The Cliff Walk
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Newport East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Newport East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Newport East, Middletown sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Newport East, Middletown over the last 12 months is $719,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$812,000
Median Sale Price
$719,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$730,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,924,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$644,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$566
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,447
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,809
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,125
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,207
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
763
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$5,500 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,050 Sq Ft
- 423 Purgatory Rd
- Unit Third Floor
- Middletown, RI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,373
Median Age
51
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,495
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,496
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
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®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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