




12 Poplar St, Newport, RI, 02840
About This Home
Welcome to Poplar Point, a beautifully renovated residence set on an oversized lot in Newport’s coveted Point neighborhood offering rare space, flexibility, and refined coastal living. The bright main home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and a walk-in pantry, opening to comfortable living and dining spaces and a desirable first-floor primary suite with en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and enclosed front porch. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a second living area, while the third-floor cupola offers flexible space for an office, guest room, or fitness area. The property includes multiple distinct living spaces, including a private apartment with its own entrance, as well as 12 1/2 Poplar Street, a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cottage with its own heating, electric, and water line that has been successfully rented for years and is equally suited as a guest house, studio, or home office. A very large basement provides exceptional storage and utility space. Set on one of the larger lots in The Point with beautifully landscaped grounds and generous off-street parking, the property offers a rare opportunity to spread out, entertain, and enjoy Newport’s coastal lifestyle just moments from the harbor, waterfront parks, and downtown. This is a multi-family home, inclusive of an in-law apartment and separate cottage. Inquire for more info.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1876
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Concrete Perimeter,Stone
- Construction materials: Dry Wall,Plaster,Shingles
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Disposal,Range Hood,Microwave,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Utility
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall),Wall (Plaster),Skylight,Stairs,Insulation (Ceiling),Insulation (Walls)
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 4,012
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Natural Gas,Oil,Baseboard,Forced Water,Gas Connected
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,012
- Total interior livable area: 4,012 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM017B0004
- Zoning: R10
Features
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Lot size: 8,276 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage
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
- Coastal Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,048 | $132,576 |
| Home Insurance * | $733 | $8,796 |
| Property Taxes | $1,555 | $18,660 |
| Electricity | $817 | $9,804 |
| Total | $14,153 | $169,836 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000 |
| 2025-12-30 | Listing removed | $2,195,000 |
| 2025-12-03 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000 |
| 2025-11-28 | Listing removed | $2,195,000 |
| 2025-10-24 | Price change | $2,195,000 |
| 2025-08-28 | Price change | $2,395,000 |
| 2025-07-23 | Price change | $2,525,000 |
| 2025-06-11 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000 |
| 2024-12-19 | Listing removed | $4,500 |
| 2024-09-05 | Price change | $4,500 |
| 2024-08-09 | Listed for rent | $5,500 |
| 2024-08-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-06-05 | Price change | $18,000 |
| 2023-10-17 | Listed for rent | $25,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-06-13 | Listed for rent | $25,000 |
| 2023-06-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-05-01 | Price change | $33,000 |
| 2023-03-29 | Price change | $35,000 |
| 2022-11-27 | Price change | $2,000 |
| 2022-11-09 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
| 2022-04-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-01 | Contingent | $1,790,000 |
| 2022-01-21 | Listed for sale | $1,790,000 |
| 2020-06-16 | Listing removed | $6,000 |
| 2018-01-09 | Sold | $650,000 |
