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28 Weaver Ave, Newport, RI, 02840

7beds
9baths
5,331sqft
$2,900,000
$544price/sqft
$18,799/moest. monthly cost
$751,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to an exceptional Newport investment opportunity. This beautifully updated property features 12+ rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 8.5 baths, and holds the valuable City of Newport Transient Guest Facility Certificate. Each guest room includes its own private full bath, offering an ideal setup for high-quality guest stays. Recent upgrades include a full fire sprinkler and alarm system, new water/sewer and dedicated sprinkler lines, updated HVAC/mini-splits, new roof and decks, interior painting, many replaced windows, new flooring, and more—truly a turnkey offering. Located in a prime walkable area, guests enjoy easy access to Bellevue Avenue, the Cliff Walk, the Tennis Hall of Fame, Thames Street dining and shops, beaches, historic mansions, and top attractions. The property has a strong history of unique bookings, including movie crews, wedding parties, family reunions, tennis enthusiasts, and NYC getaway groups. With 7 off-street parking spaces, the possibilities for continued revenue growth are endless. Newport attracts over 3.5 million visitors annually and is one of the East Coast’s top wedding destinations. Its proximity to NYC, Boston, and Providence Airport ensures convenient year-round travel. With its active Newport license, this property can welcome daily guests throughout the year. Detailed financials available upon request. Showings coordinated with the listing agent.

Getting Around

87
WalkingVery Walkable
28
TransitSome Transit
64
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Rogers High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi
4/10
Pell Elementary SchoolGrades PK-41.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1863

Materials

  • Foundation: Mixed
  • Construction materials: Plaster,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Range Hood,Microwave,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished

Bathroom

  • Level: First

Bathroom

  • Level: Third

Bathroom

  • Level: Third

Bathroom

  • Level: First

Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Bathroom

  • Level: Third

Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom6

  • Level: Third

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 9
  • Full bathrooms: 8
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Family Room

  • Level: Third

Features

  • Wall (Plaster),Stairs,Insulation (Unknown),Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Brick
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 250
  • Finished area above ground: 5,081

Great Room

  • Level: First

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Baseboard

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,081
  • Total interior livable area: 5,331 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Laundry

  • Level: First

Library

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Office

  • Level: First

Other

  • Level: Second

Other

  • Level: Third

Other

  • Level: Second

Other

  • Level: Second

Sun Room

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Zoning: R10

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft
  • Features: Paved,Sprinklers

Parking

  • Total spaces: 7
  • Parking features: No Garage,Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties

Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $14,663$175,956
Home Insurance *$973$11,676
Property Taxes $2,078$24,936
Electricity $1,085$13,028
Total$18,799$225,588
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$644,537/yr
40% on housing$563,970/yr
45% on housing$501,306/yr

Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 16,029Commercial: 109
Total Premiums$36.73M
Total Exposure$6.14B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.7%
-1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$544This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02840$744
Newport County$547

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02840$651
Newport County$380

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-19Listed for sale$3,100,000
2022-01-28Sold$1,825,000
2022-01-25Pending sale$2,195,000
2021-12-03Contingent$2,195,000
2021-08-21Price change$2,195,000
2021-04-21Price change$2,395,000
2020-11-21Listed for sale$2,500,000
2020-06-18Listing removed$6,375,000
2020-03-20Pending sale$6,375,000
2020-02-12Listed for sale$6,375,000
2019-10-08Listing removed$5,925,000
2019-06-10Listed for sale$5,925,000
2019-01-19Listing removed$1,975,000
2018-11-08Price change$1,975,000
2018-11-02Listed for sale$1,750,000
2018-11-01Listing removed$2,650
2018-10-30Price change$2,650
2018-09-15Price change$2,450
2018-09-01Listed for rent$2,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentGaye Barnett
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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