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Property Description
Presently being used as a commercial office building, 28 Pelham could be the next residential conversion right on Historic Hill. Whether you're searching for an occupied investment property, envisioning a residential conversion, or dreaming up Newport's next boutique hotel, 28 Pelham Street deserves your attention. Ideally situated in the heart of historic downtown Newport just one block from the iconic Bowens Wharf and Thames Street this three-story, 10,800 square foot building with a full basement offers rare versatility in one of New England's most coveted coastal markets. Currently operating as a multi-tenant office building with 16 individual tenants on yearly leases, the property generates consistent income from day one. Its well-laid-out floor plans across three full stories make it equally compelling for an owner-occupant seeking a signature headquarters, a developer with an eye toward adaptive reuse, or an investor looking to hold a stabilized asset in a high-demand location. Zoned General Business, the property also opens the door to a range of alternative uses including residential conversion and transient guest facilities subject to city approvals. Opportunities like 28 Pelham, where location, flexibility, and income converge, rarely come to market in downtown Newport. Don't let this one pass you by.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 28 Pelham St
General
- Price: $2,200,000
- Taxes: $13,249 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1405844
- Updated: Today (3/4/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Skylights
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Tennis: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: No Garage
Location
- County: Newport
- Subdivision: Historic Hill
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Clapboard
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 10850
- Square Feet: 10,850
- Living Area: 10,850 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 10,850 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 10,850 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.116
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,052.96
- Lot Size: 5052.96
- Sidewalks: Yes
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $13,249
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 28PELHAMSTNEWP
- Lot Number: 257
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Schools
Schools serving 28 Pelham St
School District:Newport School District, Newport, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frank E. Thompson Middle School 55 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 | 5-8 | 0.4 mi |
Pell Elementary School 35 Dexter Street, Newport, RI 02840 | PK-4 | 1.6 mi |
Rogers High School 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 28 Pelham St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/04/2026
Listed
$2,200,000
256.28%
MLS
9/01/1998
Sold
$617,500
—
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 28 Pelham St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,443
3%
$1,248,200
—
2024
$13,056
-28%
$1,248,200
2%
2023
$18,157
3%
$1,220,200
—
2022
$17,583
3%
$1,220,200
—
2021
$17,071
-13%
$1,220,200
-4%
2020
$19,573
—
$1,269,300
—
2019
$19,573
3%
$1,269,300
—
2018
$19,014
2%
$1,269,300
6%
2017
$18,641
3%
$1,198,800
—
2016
$18,174
3%
$1,198,800
—
2015
$17,730
-13%
$1,198,800
-2%
2014
$20,428
3%
$1,221,800
—
2013
$19,830
—
$1,221,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 28 Pelham St
28 Pelham Street, Newport, RI 02840 (MLS# 1405844) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 6 partial bathrooms. 28 Pelham Street is currently listed for $2,200,000 and was received on March 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 28 Pelham 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.

