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53 Washington Street

Newport, RI 02840

4 beds
3 baths
2,856 sqft
5,000 sqft lot
$822 per sqft
1750 build

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Premier LOCATION, glorious Washington Street. Built for a prominent Newport merchant shipper, the Potter-Minturn house is located on the prestigious waterfront Washington Street, in Newport's historic Point section. Enjoy water views from every level and water access within 100 feet to launch your kayak, paddle board or take a leisurely waterfront stroll. Since 1750, each owner has lovingly retained the home's historic nature while seamlessly blending modern functionality with old-world charm. Highlights include a fabulous new custom kitchen and English cottage garden and patio designed by Katherine Field & Associates. Gracious rooms for entertaining include the sun filled living room, dining room and kitchen, a cozy reading room with wood burning stove, high ceilings and beautiful floors. Ample room for family, guests, or work productivity with 4-5 bedrooms, office/den, spacious 2nd floor laundry room. Central A/C and Generator. This quiet neighborhood is a short stroll to shops, restaurants and cultural activities. The Point has the largest collection of colonial homes in the country, this neighborhood is enchanting in all seasons.

Listing courtesy of RIMLS / Lila Delman Compass

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MLS# 1342221 —

The Building

Year Built:

1750
New Construction:

false
Building Area Total:

2856.0
Construction Materials:

Drywall,Clapboard,WoodSiding
Architectural Style:

Colonial,HistoricAntique
Foundation Details:

Stone
Stories:

3
Stories Total:

3
Levels:

ThreeOrMore
Basement:

ExteriorEntry,Full,InteriorEntry,Unfinished
Basement:

true
Door Features:

StormDoors
Window Features:

StormWindows
Security Features:

SecuritySystemOwned

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic,Bathtub,PermanentAtticStairs,StallShower,CableTv,WoodBurningStove
Flooring:

Hardwood,Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Insert,Gas,Masonry,WoodBurning

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2856.0
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Latitude:

41.493073
Longitude:

-71.320626

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Size Acres:

0.1148
Lot Size Area:

5000.0
Lot Size Square Feet:

5000.0
Lot Size Units:

SquareFeet
Parcel Number:

53WASHINGTONSTNEWP
Zoning:

R-10
View:

Water
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

15852.0
Tax Assessed Value:

1598000
Tax Lot:

4

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

3
Bathrooms Full:

2
Bathrooms Half:

1

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

HotWater,Oil
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

SewerConnected
Electric:

Amps200OrMore
Sewer:

Connected
Water Source:

Connected

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,ExhaustFan,Disposal,Oven,OilWaterHeater,Range,Washer

The Community

Subdivision Name:

THE POINT DISTRICT
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Marina,Shopping,TennisCourts,Sidewalks
Waterfront Features:

WaterAccess,WalkToWater

Parking

Parking Total:

3.0
Parking Features:

NoGarage
Garage:

false

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Utility Costs

$471/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/4/24 Jan 4, 2024	Sold	RIMLS	$2,350,000	89.5% (11.5% / YR)
4/1/16 Apr 1, 2016		RIMLS	$1,240,000

House Sold on 1/4/2024

$2,350,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kimberly Doherty

Lila Delman Compass

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53 Washington Street

Newport, RI 02840