#1371010, Listing office: William Raveis Inspire
3 Memorial Blvd Newport, RI 02840
Property details
About 3 Memorial Blvd
The Travers House is a ca 1879 George Champlin Mason designed historical treasure. Zoned GB but may be converted to Residential under Building Code 17.14.040-Adaptive reuse projects. This recipient of the Doris Duke Preservation award is a rare survivor of a period of Newport history. For much of the 20th century this architectural gem has been used as a shop, apartment house, tavern and office and was meticulously restored in 2005. A few details of of this treasure include, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, Dutch doors, numerous priceless chandeliers and all surrounded by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the Travers block. The possibilities are endless in this prime Bellevue Ave and Memorial Blvd intersection. See commercial listing MLS# 1384136.
Highlights
(Active Under Contract)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Tub Shower
- Fireplace: Insert, Gas
- Parking: No Garage
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,195,000
- Price/SqFt: $725
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,702
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1879
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,027 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- MLS Number: 1384894
- MLS Name: RIS
- Office Name: Lila Delman Compass
- Office Phone: (401) 789-6666
- Office Email: kendra.toppa@liladelman.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jul 16, 2004 | Home Sold | $523,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $736,300 | $7,702 |
2023 | $712,300 | $10,599 |
2022 | $712,300 | $10,264 |
2021 | $712,300 | $9,965 |
2020 | $700,500 | $10,802 |
2019 | $700,500 | $10,802 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.7 mi
•35 Dexter St
5
Joseph Gaudet Academy
Public District 4-4
2.9 mi
•1113 Aquidneck Ave
7
Melrose Avenue School
Public District PK-4
3.9 mi
•76 Melrose Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,333. The most common annual income of people living in Newport, RI is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 3 Memorial Blvd
The listing price of 3 Memorial Blvd property is $2,195,000.
The property 3 Memorial Blvd is a house located in Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.
Accepting Backup Offers: 3 Memorial Blvd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 3 Memorial Blvd are: Claiborne Pell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joseph Gaudet Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Melrose Avenue School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Frank E. Thompson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Joseph H. Gaudet School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lawn Avenue School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rogers High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Middletown High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Kingstown High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,702 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 16, 2004 for $523,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3 Memorial Blvd has 0 bedroom and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 3 Memorial Blvd is 3,027 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3 Memorial Blvd is 1879.
This home is located at 3 Memorial Blvd in Newport, RI and zip code 02840. This 3,027 square foot home, which was built in 1879, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 0 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,195,000.
Newport, RI housing market in June 2025 saw over 5 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 14 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newport, RI increased by 23.7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $958,750.