Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2026
Listed
$3,650,000
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MLS
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Property Description
In the heart of Newport's Historic Hill, this handsome Italianate Victorian offers approximately 3600 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and three full baths. Generous rooms, high ceilings, and original architectural details give the house the scale and character of a classic Newport residence. The private garden is a rare find in this part of the city, with mature landscaping and two brick patios for outdoor dining and entertaining. A third floor balcony looks west toward the Pell Bridge and Newport's beautiful sunsets. Recent improvements include a new roof, updated electrical systems, engineered foundation supports, and extensive landscaping. A separate au pair suite offers flexibility for family or guests or as a single floor master suite. Off street parking for two cars and an EV charger complete this property that is exceptionally well suited to enjoy restaurants, shops, and beaches all within easy reach from home. Also listed under MLS #1421009
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 Sherman St
General
- Price: $3,650,000
- Taxes: $9,362 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1420425
- Updated: 8/20/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 17
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Masonry, Marble
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: No Garage
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Historic Hill
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Central, Electric, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Connected
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic/Antique, Victorian
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Plaster, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 3600
- Square Feet: 3,600
- Living Area: 3,600 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 3,600 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1850
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
- Lot Size: 4356
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,362
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 16SHERMANSTNEWP
- Lot Number: 48
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Schools
Schools serving 16 Sherman St
School District:Newport School District, Newport, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frank E. Thompson Middle School 55 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 | 5-8 | 0.1 mi |
Pell Elementary School 35 Dexter Street, Newport, RI 02840 | PK-4 | 1.3 mi |
Rogers High School 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 16 Sherman St
Tax History
Tax History for 16 Sherman St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,362
3%
$1,303,900
—
2024
$9,088
13%
$1,303,900
61%
2023
$8,051
3%
$811,600
—
2022
$7,799
3%
$811,600
—
2021
$7,572
-7%
$811,600
3%
2020
$8,124
—
$790,300
—
2019
$8,124
3%
$790,300
—
2018
$7,895
18%
$790,300
32%
2017
$6,692
3%
$597,000
—
2016
$6,525
2%
$597,000
—
2015
$6,370
-11%
$597,000
1%
2014
$7,143
3%
$592,300
—
2013
$6,936
—
$592,300
—
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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16 Sherman Street, Newport, RI 02840 (MLS# 1420425) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 16 Sherman Street is currently listed for $3,650,000 and was received on August 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 16 Sherman Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newport? You can browse all Newport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.