#1382481, Listing Office: Compass / Lila Delman Compass
78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 Newport, RI 02840
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About 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8
This 2295 sq ft condo at Eastbourne Lodge blends timeless elegance with modern luxury. Thoughtfully designed with an elevated take on a classic aesthetic, this light-filled residence features custom oak flooring, & Emtek door hardware throughout. The sophisticated living area has a Carrara marble fireplace, Visual Comfort lighting & bespoke Matthew Williamson window treatments. The chef's kitchen is both striking and functional, featuring recrystallized glass countertops, a Thermador range, & a paneled Thermador refrigerator & dishwasher. Newport Brass fixtures sit on an undermount apron-front sink with reverse osmosis filtration; Visual Comfort pendant lighting is above the island. The powder room stuns with dramatic Osborne & Little rainforest wallpaper & a white lacquered vanity. The elegant primary suite is adorned with custom Missoni window treatments. Its ensuite bath is a serene retreat with a Carrara marble vanity, white Thassos marble tiles, high-end fixtures, a walk-in shower & a freestanding soaking tub. The guest bath echoes this refinement with a Carrara marble vanity, Hudson Valley Lighting sconces, Ann Sacks tile flooring, & white thassos wall tiles. Additionally there is abundant closet space, a washer/dryer, a dedicated office nook, a hall elevator, a private basement storage room, & there are 2 parking spaces. A shared third-floor deck on this level enhances this residence, in Newport's sought-after Kay/Catherine neighborhood, a short distance from town.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble
- Interior: Bathtub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Elevator, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Gas, Marble
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: No Garage, Unassigned
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,200,000
- Price/SqFt: $958
- HOA Amount: $2448 Quarterly
- Year Built: 2017
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,295 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.8256 Acres
- MLS Number: 1379509
- MLS Name: RIS
- Office Name: Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
- Office Phone: (401) 849-3000
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Nearby schools
4
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.1 mi
•35 Dexter St
5
Joseph Gaudet Academy
Public District 4-4
2.2 mi
•1113 Aquidneck Ave
7
Melrose Avenue School
Public District PK-4
4.0 mi
•76 Melrose Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,493. Typical income of Newport, RI residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8
The listing price of 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 property is $2,200,000.
The property 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 is a condo located in Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.
Active Listing: 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 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), Middletown High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rogers High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North Kingstown High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 is 2,295 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 is 2017.
This home is located at 78 Rhode Island Ave Unit 8 in Newport, RI and zip code 02840. This 2,295 square foot home, which was built in 2017, sits on a 0.83 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,200,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Newport, RI. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Newport, RI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 40.6%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 45 days, the median list price was $925,000.