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Seaside south Newport neighborhood
In Newport, on the far south end of Aquidneck Island, Lily-Almy Pond looks out over Narragansett Bay. “What’s nice about this neighborhood is that it’s equidistant to town and the beaches on ocean drive. You can walk to everything, but you’re not in the thick of busy downtown. We’re away from the heat of Thames Street, as we like to say,” says Hogan Associates Realtor Caroline Richards, a Lily-Almy Pond resident. Despite its relative seclusion, it's not a sleepy – or quiet – part of town. “It’s not suburbia, it’s definitely an urban area. And you can hear the ocean and the fog horns, so it has elements of a little city with seaside charm,” Richards says.
Experience Newport's nautical cuisine at Mooring Seafood Kitchen and Bar minutes from Lily-Almy.
This aerial view of Gooseberry Beach in the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood shows the calm waters.
Newport is a city that has a robust history and the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood is no exception.
Brenton Point State Park is a great spot for residents of the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood.
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An eclectic mix of beachy housing styles
These narrow streets meander around Lily Pond and Almy Pond. They’re lined with scrubby coastal pine trees, low stacked-stone walls and weathered wooden picket fences, which surround neatly trimmed lawns. The homes behind the lawns represent an eclectic array of 19th and 20th century housing styles, from Colonial Revival and Cape Cod to Federal, but they’re all beachy, clad in cedar shingles or wraparound porches and sandy beige color palettes. “You’ll have some seasonal buyers, but a lot of residents here are year-round,” says Lila Delman Compass Realtor Alexandra Thursby, who has over a decade of experience in the area. “It’s a year-round neighborhood,” Richards agrees. “We have a small handful of second-home people, a handful of people who transplanted years ago and a bunch of generational Newporters.” Prices start at around $1.3 million for three-bedroom Cape Cods and go up to more than $3 million for four-bedroom houses with private waterfront access.
This row of homes in the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood is typical of the area with green hedges.
This wood-shingled home in the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood exudes charm and distinction.
New construction in the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood makes use of all the space possible.
Calm quiet lawns in the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood are typical of what you will find here.
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New Rogers High School building opening in 2025
The Newport Public Schools system serves Lily-Almy Pond students. There are four schools in the district, including the Newport Area Career & Technical Center. Between preschool and fourth grade, kids go to Claiborne Pell Elementary, which gets a C-plus from Niche. Older students continue to Frank E. Thompson Middle, which also gets a C-plus, and B-graded William S. Rogers High. Construction of a new high school building started in 2022, and the new campus is expected to open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Salve Regina University is less than a mile and a half east of the neighborhood. The private Catholic university offers nearly 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. “Salve Regina is just stunning; you get to go to class in the Gilded Age mansions right on the Cliff Walk,” says Richards, who attended as an undergrad.
The Claiborne Pell Elementary School is a wonderful new school with an exceptional standing.
Thompson Middle School is known for its students high academic standing.
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Gooseberry Beach, Newport Cliff Walk nearby
The famous Newport Cliff Walk, which follows the coastline behind the city’s sprawling late 19th and early 20th century mansions, picks up at the South End trailhead on Bellevue Avenue, in the neighborhood’s southeast corner. The sandy, swimmable Gooseberry is a few blocks west. In the summer, it has a snack bar and lifeguards. Richards says the Narragansett Bay beach is “the fifth ward beach,” and so well-visited that some Newporters even call the neighborhood “Gooseberry.” In Lily-Almy Pond’s northwest corner, Ballard Park is a former quarry that’s now a 13-acre meadow with walking trails. The Friends of Ballard Park decorate the greenspace with thousands of lights every winter for nightly Illuminated Garden walks.
Brenton Point State Park is a great spot for residents of the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood.
Ballard Park is one of the hidden gems close to the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood.
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South of Thames Street, Newport’s main business corridor
On the far south end of Newport, several blocks below Thames Street, Lily-Almy Pond is insulated from the city’s business corridor, but not inconvenient to it. “We have some local delis on our end of town,” Richards says, adding that her favorite is Ash Mart, a convenience store at the corner of Thames and Carroll Avenue. “Everything is good, but they have the best egg sandwiches and foot-long subs to bring to the beach.” Richards also recommends Zelda’s for New England seafood, and Mama Louisa Ristorante Italiano or Viesté for Italian. All three eateries are on Thames, less than a mile and a half north. On the waterfront side of the main road, boutique retailers and more restaurants fill historic wharfs. At the north end of Thames, the Shops at Long Wharf mall features upscale national retail chains.
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar has the freshest food near the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood.
Proximity to destinations like Baowen's Wharf makes the Lily-Almy Pond neighborhood convenient.
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Commuting around and off Aquidneck Island
Bus transportation is available at Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, or RIPTA, stops along Ruggles Avenue, perpendicular to Thames Street at the neighborhood’s north end. There are three ways to get off the island: the Newport Bridge, about 4 miles north, or the two bridges at the far north end of Aquidneck, both about 15 miles away. Rhode Island Route 138 runs northwest across the Newport Bridge, connecting through Jamestown to U.S. Route 1, which heads north to Providence. The state capital and regional employment hub is just over 36 miles away, a drive that can take less than 50 minutes, depending on traffic.
The Newport Pell Bridge connects Lily-Almy Pond with the best of Rhode Island.
Discover Newport's culinary treasure, The Red Parrot on Thayer Street, moments from Lily-Almy.
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Parks in this Area
Ballard Park
Trails
Events
Hiking
Rovensky Park
Spencer Park
The Cliff Walk
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
51 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lily-Almy Pond
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lily-Almy Pond, Newport sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lily-Almy Pond, Newport over the last 12 months is $2,006,250, down 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Waterfront- Unobstructed water views on Almy Pond! - Surround yourself with peace and tranquility as you are taken away by the water views and southwestern exposure of this magical setting. This handsome, recently renovated sun-drenched four bed, four bath residence, is the perfect location for quick access to Newport Harbor shops and restaurants, Bailey's beach, Gooseberry beach, and Bellevue
Grand 2-bedroom apartment in a 1890's Victorian home. Walk to Salve Regina University, Bellevue Mansions, Cliff Walk, and Bailey's Beach. Private, quiet residential neighborhood with large side yard ideal for cookouts. Monthly rentals only during the summer. Available from May 19 - 6/30/25. July and August are booked.
JUNE & SEPT 2025. (July & Aug 25 rented) POOL with Ocean views!. Modern, clean lines and furnishings--plus ONE LEVEL LIVING -- with each of the 4 bedrooms offering ensuite bathrooms. (2) Bedrooms have KING beds, (1) Queen bed (2) Twin beds. Formal dining room for 8 guests, cozy tv den with adjacent wet bar. Large glass sliders facing the ocean in the open living room which flows into a
Available from 5/20/25 - 7/31/25Fantastic location. Quiet residential neighborhood, Walk to Rejects Beach, Cliff Walk, Salve Regina University, and downtown.Off-street parking, Great yard for grilling.1st Floor - 1 bedroom apartment with pull-out couch. Exquisite unit in 1880's Victorian 4 unit house.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
474
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,757
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,456
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
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®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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