$235,000
SOLD JAN 26, 2015 RENTED APR 13, 2025

59 Houston Ave Newport, RI 02840

Fifth Ward Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,406 Sq Ft
2,602 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

29% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Corner Lot
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • 3-minute walk to Spencer Park

About This Home

As of January 2015

PUT YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES ON THIS 5TH WARD 2/3 BR NEWPORT COTTAGE. A WALK/BIKE TO BEACH AND TOWN. INT NEWLY PAINTED. ROOM FOR INTERIOR EXPANSION OF 2ND FLR. TWO KNOB & TUBE WIRES NEED REPLACEMENT/STRUCTURAL CONCERNS! NEEDS FLOOD INS! MOTIVATED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Clark

BerkshireHathaway HomeServices License #REB.0016794 Listed on: 08/28/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Barry Clark

BerkshireHathaway HomeServices License #REB.0016794 Listed on: 08/28/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,887

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 2,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Combination Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,406 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 440
  • Assessor Parcel Number 59HOUSTONAVNEWP

Community Details

Overview

  • Fifth Ward Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Marina

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,887

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0597
  • Subdivision Name: FIFTH WARD
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1406.0
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1406.0
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2602.0
  • Parcel #: 59HOUSTONAVNEWP
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3887.0
  • Tax Lot: 440
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2014
Closed on
Jan 26, 2015
Sold by
Harrington Frederick J
Bought by
Utzschneider Peter B and Sutton Adrienne
Seller's Agent
Barry Clark
BerkshireHathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Barry Clark
BerkshireHathaway HomeServices
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,000
-28.57%
Current Estimated Value
$870,301

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$635,301
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.14%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $450,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $280,000 No Value Available
Closed $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2025 04/13/25 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
01/26/2015 01/26/15 Sold $235,000 -28.6% $167 / Sq Ft
12/27/2014 12/27/14 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2014 08/28/14 For Sale $329,000 -- $234 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,355 $773,100 $350,800 $422,300
2023 $5,066 $510,700 $229,300 $281,400
2022 $4,908 $510,700 $229,300 $281,400
2021 $4,765 $510,700 $229,300 $281,400
2020 $4,613 $448,700 $217,900 $230,800
2019 $4,613 $448,700 $217,900 $230,800
2018 $4,483 $448,700 $217,900 $230,800
2017 $4,145 $369,800 $155,900 $213,900
2016 $4,042 $369,800 $155,900 $213,900
2015 $3,774 $353,700 $155,900 $197,800
2014 $3,887 $322,300 $132,500 $189,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Moran

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kelly Moran

    William Raveis Inspire

    (631) 807-2198

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Kelly Moran
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Barry Clark

    BerkshireHathaway HomeServices

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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1077394

State-Wide MLS

APN: NEWP-000039-000000-000440

Rhode Island Newport County Newport 02840 Fifth Ward

59 Houston Ave, Newport, RI

This home is located at 59 Houston Ave, Newport, RI 02840 and is currently priced at $235,000, approximately $167 per square foot. This property was built in 1850. 59 Houston Ave 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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