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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Mt Vernon St #5
General
- Price: $795,000
- HOA FEE: $546/month
- Taxes: $1,992 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Condo
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1380222
- Updated: 1/6/2026
- Added to Site: 306 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Skylights, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace(s): Masonry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Storage
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, No Garage
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Historic Hill / Kay / Touro
- Building Name: Vernon Manor House
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Laundry, Maintenance Grounds, Parking, Snow Removal
- Units Assoc/Comm: 5
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Connected, Multiple Meters
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 3
- Entry Location: Second Floor Access
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1426
- Square Feet: 1,426
- Living Area: 1,426 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,426 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,426 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1845
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Sidewalks: Yes
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $546
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $1,992.56
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 12MT.VERNONST5NEWP
- Lot Number: 169
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Mt Vernon St #5
School District:Newport School District, Newport, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rogers High School 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Mt Vernon St #5
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2025
Price Reduced
$795,000
-9.56%
MLS
3/18/2025
Listed
$879,000
6.57%
MLS
11/07/2016
Sold
$824,800
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12 Mt Vernon St #5
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,093
3%
$570,100
—
2024
$3,974
8%
$570,100
53%
2023
$3,685
3%
$371,500
—
2022
$3,570
3%
$371,500
—
2021
$3,466
42%
$371,500
56%
2020
$2,449
—
$238,200
—
2019
$2,449
3%
$238,200
—
2018
$2,380
-28%
$238,200
-20%
2017
$3,320
-41%
$296,200
-43%
2016
$5,651
-8%
$517,000
-10%
2015
$6,126
7%
$574,100
20%
2014
$5,747
3%
$476,500
—
2013
$5,580
—
$476,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12 Mt. Vernon Street #5, Newport, RI 02840 (MLS# 1380222) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 12 Mt. Vernon Street #5 is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on March 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Mt. Vernon Street #5? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Newport? You can browse all Newport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

