36 Church St Newport, RI 02840

$4,500,000
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,990 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,505 / sqft
House

Property details

About 36 Church St

Rare offering of the iconic "Pagoda House" which was painstakingly restored to perfection. The restoration includes seamless oak flooring hand-picked from the Royal Danish (Shipbuilding) Forest, 5 working fireplaces, new electric and plumbing mechanicals, high-efficiency Fujitsu air conditioning system, exposed beams throughout, repointed chimneys and fireplaces, cedar shake wood shingled roof, wood clapboard, new custom wood windows and radiant heated floors in all bathrooms. A unique feature of the restoration is the lighted opening to see brick interior chimneys for the five fireplaces. New two-car garage with radiant heated floors, and 3" granite heated (Ice Melt) driveway for five cars. The new garage building also features a large rooftop terrace. Private lap salt treated pool and spa/hot tub with lovely garden and irrigation system. Heated basement was fully excavated allowing high ceilings if additional living space is needed. Located across the street from Queen Anne Square close to all Newport has to offer.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
Size2,990 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1201 Acres
Year built1750
ParkingBuilt In, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1370079
Attached garageYes
WaterfrontWaterfront
FireplaceMasonry

Summary

  • MLS Number: 1370079
  • MLS Name: RIS
  • Office Name: Vanderbilt International Prop.
  • Office Phone: (401) 619-3333

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 26, 2010
Home Sold
$995,000
Jul 20, 2007
Home Sold
$915,000
Jul 01, 2005
Home Sold
$865,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,905,100$15,660
2023$1,070,800$10,622
2022$1,070,800$10,290
2021$1,070,800$9,991
2020$952,200$9,789
2019$952,200$9,789

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Claiborne Pell Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.5 mi

35 Dexter St

5

Joseph Gaudet Academy

Public District 4-4

2.8 mi

1113 Aquidneck Ave

7

Melrose Avenue School

Public District PK-4

3.6 mi

76 Melrose Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,767. Most Newport, RI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

87%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • H&MH&M
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 36 Church St

This home is located at 36 Church St in Newport, RI and zip code 02840. This 2,990 square foot home, which was built in 1750, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $4,500,000.

Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Newport, RI. In the same period over 7 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. In January 2025 in Newport, RI there were 1.3% less homes for sale than in December. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $910,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 54 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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