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About this home
Picture-perfect Point cottage! Offered for the first time in 20 years, 72 Third Street is a charming turn-of-the-century home just two blocks from the water in one of Newport’s most beloved neighborhoods. Updated, bright and incredibly functional, the home offers great natural light, central air, two gas fireplaces and a flexible layout with one bedroom and full bath on the main level and two bedrooms upstairs. The fully finished basement, complete with a full bathroom and bulkhead access, adds valuable additional living space. Outside, enjoy a private patio, mature landscaping, gas lantern, beautiful stonework and the rare convenience of off-street parking for two cars. No flood insurance is currently required. Quiet neighborhood setting yet close to downtown, the harbor and easy access on and off the Newport Pell Bridge. With its versatile layout and location, the property also offers excellent rental potential. A classic Newport cottage combining historic charm, modern comfort and everyday practicality.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 1422332
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- The Point
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 17
- On market date
- September 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Newport
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
- District
- Newport
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
- District
- Newport
Walkability
Blended score for Newport's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 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.







