$1,429,000

About this home

Picture-perfect Point cottage! Offered for the first time in 20 years, 72 Third Street is a charming turn-of-the-century home just two blocks from the water in one of Newport’s most beloved neighborhoods. Updated, bright and incredibly functional, the home offers great natural light, central air, two gas fireplaces and a flexible layout with one bedroom and full bath on the main level and two bedrooms upstairs. The fully finished basement, complete with a full bathroom and bulkhead access, adds valuable additional living space. Outside, enjoy a private patio, mature landscaping, gas lantern, beautiful stonework and the rare convenience of off-street parking for two cars. No flood insurance is currently required. Quiet neighborhood setting yet close to downtown, the harbor and easy access on and off the Newport Pell Bridge. With its versatile layout and location, the property also offers excellent rental potential. A classic Newport cottage combining historic charm, modern comfort and everyday practicality.

Property facts

Property type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cottage

Year built

1890

Living area (sq ft)

1,743

Above-grade finished (sq ft)

1,268

Below-grade finished (sq ft)

475

Lot size (acres)

0.07

Total rooms

9

Stories

2

Garage spaces

0

Total parking

2

Annual taxes

$6,896

Tax year

2025

Neighborhood

The Point

County

Newport

Features

Heating

Natural Gas, Gas Connected

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Full, Interior and Exterior, Finished, Bathroom, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Playroom

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Interior

Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Mixed)

Fireplace

Gas Insert, Insert

Parking

No Garage

Construction

Dry Wall, Clapboard

Utilities

Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community

Golf, Hospital, Marina, Private School

Lot

Local Historic District

Location