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$1,999,000

12 Poplar Street
Newport, RI 02840
Listed by Mara Terchunian
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6.5
Living area
4,012 sqft
Year built
1876

About this home

Rarely does The Point offer this combination of scale, land, parking, and flexibility. Set on an oversized .19-acre lot with six off-street parking spaces, 12 Poplar Street is a beautifully renovated 4,012-square-foot residence with a compound-like configuration just moments from the harbor, waterfront parks, and downtown. The bright main residence features high ceilings, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a well-appointed kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and walk-in pantry. The first-floor primary suite offers an en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and enclosed front porch. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, three full baths, and a second living area. The third-floor cupola provides flexible space for an office, studio, fitness area, or guest space. A large basement offers ample storage. Beyond the main residence, a private apartment with its own entrance and 12 1/2 Poplar Street, a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cottage with independent heating, electric, and water, add versatility. The cottage has a long history of rental use and offers space for guests, work, studio use, or rental use, subject to applicable regulations. Landscaped grounds, generous parking, and an unusually large lot create a rare sense of space in The Point. Whether envisioned as a distinctive Newport residence, compound-like retreat, or property offering multiple possibilities under one roof, 12 Poplar Street is a rare opportunity in The Point.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1420869
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Point
Status
Active
Days on market
33
On market date
August 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.19 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Claiborne Pell Elementary
1.19 mi away · Grades -1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
744
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Newport
Middle
Frank E. Thompson Middle
0.3 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
565
Student:teacher ratio
9.7:1
District
Newport
High
Rogers High School
1.74 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
639
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Newport

Walkability

Blended score for Newport's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

95
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks20
Schools7
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newport, from live MLS data.

On the market 33 days -- 46 fewer days than Newport's current average of 79 days.
For reference, the median list price across 716 active listings in Newport right now is $5,000.

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$399,800 down
$1,599,200 loan
Principal & interest$10,372
Property tax (est.)$1,666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.