97 Ruggles Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
- 5 beds
- 8 baths
- 7,879 sqft
- ~3 acre lot
- $390 per sqft
- 1870 build
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Hilltop, the childhood home of Newport artist, Richard Grosvenor, was commissioned by Theodore W. Phinney and designed by noted architect Richard Morris Hunt. Enter the circular driveway through a wrought-iron gate to an oasis set back on a hill and surrounded by a plethora of specimen trees on over three acres of undulating grounds in a private setting. The interior has the ambiance of a baronial lodge filled with intricate wood details and characterized by a collage of free-flowing spaces as one moves from one room to another. A picture window with copious leaded glass panes bathes the soaring two-story library with morning sunlight and is flanked by a grand tiger-maple-and-oak staircase leading up to the stunning second-floor landing. Features include oak timber beams and joists with carved cattails, rosettes, egg-and-dart, and intricate basket-weave design throughout the first-floor public areas. The dining room with parquet floors looks out onto the living room's massive stone fireplace and has an exotic tiled Moroccan oven adorned with a bronze relief by the architect's brother, William Morris Hunt, and is currently being used as a digestif bar. It is only natural that the current owner and her late husband who had a passion for restoring vintage wooden boats would have a vision to bring the property back to life. Within walking distance to downtown Newport, Cliff Walk, beaches, tennis, golf, and yacht clubs, this hidden gem awaits its new steward.
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Last updated Mar 6, 2025
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MLS# 1263870 —
The Building
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Year Built:1870
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New Construction:false
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Building Area Total:7879.0
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Construction Materials:Plaster,Brick,Clapboard,Masonry,ShingleSiding,WoodSiding
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Architectural Style:HistoricAntique
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Foundation Details:BrickMortar,Combination,Stone
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Stories:2
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Stories Total:2
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Levels:Two
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Basement:Partial,Unfinished,WalkOutAccess
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Basement:true
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Patio And Porch Features:Patio,Porch,Screened
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Security Features:SecuritySystemOwned
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Exterior Features:Porch,Patio,PavedDriveway
Interior
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Interior Features:Attic,WetBar,CathedralCeilings,PermanentAtticStairs,TubShower,Elevator
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Flooring:Hardwood,Laminate,Marble,Parquet
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplaces Total:8
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Fireplace Features:Masonry,Marble,Stone
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:7879.0
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Living Area Source:PublicRecords
Location
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Latitude:41.466593
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Longitude:-71.314806
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:SingleFamilyResidence
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Property Subtype Additional:SingleFamilyResidence
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Lot Features:Private,Secluded,Wooded
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Lot Size Acres:3.05
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Lot Size Area:132858.0
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Lot Size Square Feet:132858.0
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Lot Size Units:SquareFeet
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Parcel Number:97105RUGGLESAVNEWP
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Zoning:R-10A
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View:Water
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View:true
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Frontage Length:308
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Land Lease:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (401) 263-4168
- Office phone:
- (401) 849-3000
Taxes
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Tax Year:2020
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Tax Annual Amount:23867.0
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Tax Assessed Value:2321700
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Tax Lot:005
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:5
Baths
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Total Baths:8
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Full Baths:6
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Half Baths:2
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Gas,HotWater,Zoned
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Heating:true
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Cooling:None
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Cooling:false
Utilities
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Utilities:SewerConnected
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Electric:Amps200OrMore,CircuitBreakers
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Sewer:Connected
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Water Source:Connected
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher,ExhaustFan,Disposal,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Ruggles Avenue
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Spa:true
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Spa Features:HotTub
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Senior Community:false
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Community Features:Golf,Marina,NearSchools
Parking
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Parking Total:8.0
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Parking Features:Carport
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Garage:false
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Carport:true
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Bike Score®
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Transit Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/26/21
May 26, 2021
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Sold | RIMLS | $3,075,000 |
