$795,000

12 Mt. Vernon Street 5, Newport, RI 02840

2 beds |
1 bath |
1,426 sqft

Condominium
Built in 1845
—— sqft lot
—— car garage
$558/sqft
Listed 9 months ago

Property Description

Penthouse Condo living in Newport! Discover new experiences and fun all year long just a stone’s throw from fabulous downtown marinas, fine dining, cafes, the Jane Pickens Theater, and the delights of Broadway and Thames Street. This character-filled, 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit is in a 19th century Greek Revival-style building in the Historic Hill / Touro section of Newport. Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the circa-1845 Alfred Smith House was the home of the developer of famed Bellevue Avenue. The unit features fine details of the period, such as original wide-plank hardwood floors, and over 1,400+ sq.ft. of living space. You’ll also enjoy rare views of Fort Adams, the Trinity Church steeple, and seasonal sights of the majestic Newport Bridge towering over the sea. Newport provides world-renowned boating, swimming, and recreation. From Castle Hill Beach to the Newport Polo Club, a tradition of luxury and leisure continues. You’ll be a short drive from King Park as well as the bridge to Jamestown and Narragansett beyond for even more glittering coastal living. Storage unit, 1 parking spot included.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 18, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Residential Properties Ltd. : 401-274-6740
MLS ID:: 1380222

General: Wet BarCathedral Ceiling(s)High CeilingsInterior StepsSkylightsTub ShowerVaulted Ceiling(s)Wood Burning Stove
Appliances: DishwasherDisposalGas Water HeaterMicrowaveOvenRange
Laundry: Common Area
Basement: Exterior EntryInterior EntryPartialUnfinished
Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileHardwood
A/C: NoneWindow Unit(s)
Heating: BaseboardGas
Fireplace: MasonryFireplaces: 0

Parking: AssignedNo GarageParking spaces: 1

Windows: Skylight(s)
General: DrywallPlasterClapboardWood Siding1Stone

HOA Amenities: StorageInsuranceLaundryMaintenance GroundsParkingSnow Removal545.83Monthly
Originating MLS: RIS_RIS
County: Newport

Zoning: R312MT.VERNONST5NEWP
View: WaterView

Utilities: Sewer Connected100 Amp ServiceCircuit BreakersSeparate Meters
Water: ConnectedMultiple Meters
Sewer: ConnectedPublic Sewer

Source: RIS_RIS

This listing courtesy of Residential Properties Ltd.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

55 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 5-8

0.16 miles away

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

55 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 5-8

0.16 miles away

Newport Area Career Tech Center

15 Wickham Rd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 9-12

1.55 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.