NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Washington St Newport, RI 02840

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,227 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 22, 2021

Last sale price $3,450,000 $1,549 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Golf Course Community
  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • Marina
  • Water Access
  • 3-minute walk to Battery Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Waterfront on the Point!
A very special opportunity to own a piece of history, along with one of the most magnificent sunset porch views in all of Newport.
The Finch House, an important colonial home on historic Newport Point section's prestigious Washington Street, is offered for the first time after being in the same family for over a century.
The historic classic colonial was built circa 1770, by Captain William Finch, a Privateer and Commander during the Revolutionary War. Captain Thomas Brownell, sailing master under Oliver Hazard Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie, was the 19th Century owner.
Set on one of a limited number of plots with direct waterfront and direct beach access, and unobstructed views of the Harbor and Newport Bridge, the lot has a large tiered yard with a seawall leading to the beach and pilings for a dock.
One of the jewels of Newport's best preserved historical neighborhoods, the Finch House retains the character and authenticity of homes from another era, and is waiting to be lovingly restored by its new stewards.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Warburg

Lila Delman Compass License #RES.0042070 Listed on: 01/22/2021

Lila Delman Compass

Co-Listed By

George Tollefson

Lila Delman Compass License #RES.0035334

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Fraioli

Edge Realty RI License #RES.0040250

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1770

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R10

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Combination Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Clapboard
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,227 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Storage Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Mooring
  • Porch

Location

  • Property near a hospital

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 074
  • Assessor Parcel Number 78WASHINGTONSTNEWP

Community Details

Overview

  • The Point Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,000

Year Built

Built in 1770

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LILA02
  • Co List Office Phone: 401-848-2101
  • Subdivision Name: The Point
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2227.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1770
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower, Cable TV
  • Living Area: 2227.0
  • Dining Room Type: Storage Room
  • Stories: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Waterfront
  • View: Saltwater, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Dock Access, Mooring, Ocean Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Plaster, Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Fixer

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Hot Water, Oil, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected

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: 8276.0
  • Parcel #: 78WASHINGTONSTNEWP
  • Zoning: R10
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26000.0
  • Tax Lot: 074
  • Tax Year: 2020

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Sold $3,450,000 -11.5% $1,549 / Sq Ft
01/23/2021 01/23/21 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2021 01/22/21 For Sale $3,900,000 -- $1,751 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Warburg

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Julie Warburg

    Lila Delman Compass

    (203) 856-3158

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Julie Warburg
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  • George Tollefson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    George Tollefson

    Lila Delman Compass

    (401) 339-1371

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    George Tollefson
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  • Alex Fraioli

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alex Fraioli

    Edge Realty RI

    (401) 255-9109

    26 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Alex Fraioli
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1273954

State-Wide MLS

APN: NEWP M:012 B:0074

Rhode Island Newport County Newport 02840

78 Washington St, Newport, RI

Not Listed for Sale

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