$915,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2021

27 William St Newport, RI 02840

Historic Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,604 Sq Ft
2,657 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$570 Per Sq Ft

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Guest House
  • Deck
  • Water Views
  • Golf Course Community
  • 3-minute walk to Aquidneck Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

A compound right in the heart of Newport on Historic Hill. Hammett House, 27 William Street, a two bedroom one and a half bath colonial home, built in 1795, and a separate one bedroom one bath guest cottage constructed in 2019. Many original features including wide pine floors, 4 fireplaces, wood paneling, exposed beams and early hardware. Recent updates include central air in both homes, new bathrooms, new laundry area, new private fenced brick patio and garden plantings and an outdoor shower. Make this oasis in the middle of Newport your weekend retreat or full time home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Kohler

Lila Delman Compass License #RES.0043775 Listed on: 05/05/2021

Lila Delman Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Connor Dowd

Keller Williams Coastal License #B16208

Keller Williams Coastal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,827

Year Built

  • Built in 1791

Lot Details

  • 2,657 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Combination Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard
  • Masonry
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,604 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Thermal Windows
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property near a hospital

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 144
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27WILLIAMSTNEWP

Community Details

Overview

  • Historic Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,827

Year Built

Built in 1791

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.061
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Hill
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1604.0
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1791
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylights, Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 1604.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded
  • View: Saltwater, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Plaster, Wood Siding, Clapboard, Masonry, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Stone
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2657.0
  • Parcel #: 27WILLIAMSTNEWP
  • Zoning: R3
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6827.0
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • Tax Year: 2020

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $915,000 0.0% $570 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $915,000 +96.8% $570 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $465,000 -5.0% $349 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $489,500 -- $367 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Douglas Kohler

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Douglas Kohler

    Lila Delman Compass

    (401) 602-2507

    5 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Connor Dowd

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Connor Dowd

    Keller Williams Coastal

    (401) 864-4488

    6 in this area

    403 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michelle Kirby

    Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

    (401) 848-6714

    7 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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  • Richard Grosvenor

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Richard Grosvenor

    BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate

    (401) 862-1995

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1281497

State-Wide MLS

APN: NEWP M:027 B:0144

Rhode Island Newport County Newport 02840 Historic Hill

27 William St, Newport, RI

This home is located at 27 William St, Newport, RI 02840 and is currently priced at $915,000, approximately $570 per square foot. This property was built in 1791. 27 William St is a home located in Newport County with nearby schools including Rogers High School, St Michael's Country Day School, and St George's School.

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