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Property Description
"HARBOR WATCH" presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique compound situated on 2.7 acres overlooking Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park and the Newport Bridge. This quintessential Nantucket shingle style home has 5000 sq ft of living area with 5 bedrooms (including first floor bedroom), 5 baths & 2 half baths plus a 3 car garage in the main house, as well as 2,200 sq ft of finished space on the lower level with a walk out basement and harbor views. The 2000 sq ft private 3 bedroom guest cottage has direct harbor views, a garage and its own gated driveway entrance. Recent improvements include a new 5/8 cedar roof, new copper gutters, new fencing, new driveway, remodeled bathrooms, new appliances, new boiler and a pickle ball court. The sophisticated interior decor is wonderfully comfortable and casual. The property, which is located between the New York Yacht Club and Ida Lewis YC has 180 degree unobstructed harbor views and is a short walk to downtown Newport's restaurants, shops, etc. Absolutely turn key!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 169 Wellington Ave
General
- Sold For: $14,480,476
- Taxes: $65,558 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1386464
- Added to Site: 231 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Attic, Interior Steps, Tub Shower, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Masonry
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Tennis: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio, Barbecue, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 13
- Parking Features: Attached, Built In, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Newport Harbor Front/NYYC
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Gas, Individual, Radiant, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Connected, Public, Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Cape Cod, Contemporary
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Masonry, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 7200
- Square Feet: 7,200
- Living Area: 7,200 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 7,200 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 5,000 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 2,200 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2006
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House
Lot Features
- Property View: Saltwater, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.74
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 119,354
- Lot Size: 119354
- Lot Features: Sprinkler System
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Water Access, Walk to Water
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $65,558
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 169WELLINGTONAVNEWP
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Sold by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 169 Wellington Ave
School District:Newport School District, Newport, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rogers High School 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 169 Wellington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/05/2025
Sold
$14,480,476
11.43%
MLS
6/05/2025
Listed
$12,995,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
169 Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 (MLS# 1386464) is a Single Family property that was sold at $14,480,476 on September 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 169 Wellington Avenue? 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.

