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491 Thames Street

Newport, RI 02840
  • $3,250,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 19 Days
  • MLS #: 1395659
UPDATED: 35 min ago
$3,250,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 0.06
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 4,800
    SQFT
  • $677
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Commercial
Built:
1850
County:
Area:

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Description

This high visibility, fully renovated 1840 mixed-use building delivers exceptional income from three luxury short-term rental suites and two ground-floor retail spaces. It is located in the Waterfront Business Zone, a high traffic area on Lower Thames Street. All suites are recently renovated with high-end finishes, private decks, and harbor views. The retail units have been renovated with stamped ceilings, ceramic tile flooring and updated baths. Each 800 sq. ft. unit provides additional income with proven long-term tenants with annual renewals. The property also includes an on-site garage and 2 additional parking spaces. Current operations have maintained 3 registered, legal suites in Airbnb Superhost status for over three years, with a 4.9-star average, 92% 5-star reviews and over 500 reviews in the past 12 months. Offered at $3,250,000 USD, this property combines historic charm, operational stability and exceptional income - a rare opportunity in Newport's thriving waterfront market.

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491 Thames Street Newport, RI 02840

  • Price: $3,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 19 Days
  • Updated: 35 min ago
  • MLS #: 1395659
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.06
Acres
4,800
SQFT
$677
$/SQFT
1850
Built
Neighborhood:
Thames Street Harbour
County:
Newport
Area:
Newport
Property Description
This high visibility, fully renovated 1840 mixed-use building delivers exceptional income from three luxury short-term rental suites and two ground-floor retail spaces. It is located in the Waterfront Business Zone, a high traffic area on Lower Thames Street. All suites are recently renovated with high-end finishes, private decks, and harbor views. The retail units have been renovated with stamped ceilings, ceramic tile flooring and updated baths. Each 800 sq. ft. unit provides additional income with proven long-term tenants with annual renewals. The property also includes an on-site garage and 2 additional parking spaces. Current operations have maintained 3 registered, legal suites in Airbnb Superhost status for over three years, with a 4.9-star average, 92% 5-star reviews and over 500 reviews in the past 12 months. Offered at $3,250,000 USD, this property combines historic charm, operational stability and exceptional income - a rare opportunity in Newport's thriving waterfront market.
Exterior Features

Construction Materials Frame Foundation Details Block Concrete Perimeter Garage YN Yes Levels Three Or More Lot Features Corner Lot Parking Total 6 View Water View YN Yes

Interior Features

Basement Full Basement YN Yes Cooling Ductless1 Unit Cooling YN Yes Heating Ductless Hot Water Heating YN Yes

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Business Type Real Estate Retail Community Features Golf Highway Access Marina Near Hospital Near Schools Public Transportation Recreation Area Restaurant Shopping Sidewalks Tennis Court(s) Waterfront Street Lights Electric 100 Amp Service Circuit Breakers Separate Meters220 Volts Human Modified YN No Land Lease YN No Laundry Features Common Area Laundry Room New Construction YN No Owner Pays Common Area Maintenance Electricity Exterior Maintenance Gas Heat Hot Water Insurance Management Pest Control Parking Fee Repairs Roof Maintenance Snow Removal Sewer Taxes Water Possible Use Investment Multi- Family Mixed Use Office Residential Property Sub Type Commercial Road Frontage Type City Street Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) Fire Alarm Secured Garage / Parking Smoke Detector(s) Sewer Connected Structure Type Apartment Tax Annual Amount 13451 Tax Assessed Value 1249400 Tax Lot 159 Tax Year 2025 Tenant Pays Electricity Heat Utilities Cable Available Electricity Available Natural Gas Available Natural Gas Connected Municipal Utilities Water Connected Sewer Connected Water Source Connected Public Zoning WB

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© 2025 State-Wide Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the State-Wide MLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than The Lavonne Lopes Group | Keller Williams Coastal are marked with the MLS logo or an abbreviated logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Lavonne Lopes Group | Keller Williams Coastal. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 2025-11-07T06:37:53.453.
 
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