MILITARY FAVORITE! FURNISHED WINTER RENTAL AVAILABLE 9/8/2025 Until June 2026LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! Rent includes Hi Speed WiFi and Water w/ a $50 cap per occupant. Tenant pays Gas Heat and Electricity.You will love this bright and cheery 2nd floor, in town condo! (in a QUIET, bldg w/ PROFESSIONAL tenants-3 units total).Enjoy watching the happenings at Memorial and Thames from your private deck. This 2 bedroom (New Queen beds in each room), 1 bath condo is fully furnished, just bring your suitcase! New hard flooring recently installed throughout.Brand new washer & dryer in unit. 3 Window air conditioners available if needed. Coveted Attached Garage space (parking for 1 car), but you may not need it, as you are seconds to a myriad of restaurants/shops/coffee/marinas. Close proximity to Spring St, Bellevue Ave, Thames and more! This little gem is at the center all it all, yet secretly tucked away off of the street.No smoking. A dog may be considered on a case by case basis and with strong references.
- MLS# 1393563
- Date Listed08/26/2025
- Days on Realty 96 Days
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size -
- Subdivision Historic Hill
- County Newport
- Year Built 1850
- Square Feet 1,136 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $2.11
Interior Features
- Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Laminate
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
2.73 mi
Distance
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.53 mi
Distance
Newport Area Career And Technical Center
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.56 mi
Distance
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
2.73 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
2.96 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
3.67 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
5.19 mi
Distance
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home
0.53 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.34 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
4.34 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.19 mi
Distance
Newport Area Career And Technical Center
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.56 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.56 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.95 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
3.33 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Gibbs Avenue | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $1,800,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,299,095 |
| 16 CARROLL Avenue | 4 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $339,900 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 31 AYRAULT Street | 4 | 4 | Nov 20, 2025 | $625,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 32 BERKELEY Avenue | 6 | 3 | Nov 20, 2025 | $569,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 52 AYRAULT Street | 5 | 3 | Nov 20, 2025 | $725,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 25 EXTENSION Street | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $479,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 171 RHODE ISLAND Avenue | 3 | 3 | Nov 20, 2025 | $695,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 3 BELLEVUE Court | 7 | 4 | Nov 20, 2025 | $1,699,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 208 EUSTIS Avenue | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $1,250,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 66 MIDDLETON Avenue | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $475,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,652 | 24,768 | 85,887 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,241 | 3,230 | 839 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 39.6 | 38.7 | 45.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $73,489 | $73,452 | $84,536 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $50,672 | $48,481 | $49,569 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 86 | 99 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 22.6°F | 22.6°F | 22.6°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 77.6°F | 77.6°F | 77.6°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46" | 46" | 46" | 38" |
89/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
29/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
61/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 35/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 31 Franklin Street 2 1/2
Source: Realty.com
31 Franklin Street 2 1/2, Newport, RI 02840 is a , Residential Lease property listed for $2,400 The property is 1136 sq. ft with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms
Realty.com has 23 photos of 31 Franklin Street 2 1/2.
Our records indicate that 31 Franklin Street 2 1/2 was built in 1850.
The full address for this home is 31 Franklin Street 2 1/2, Newport, RI 02840.
31 Franklin Street 2 1/2 has been listed on Realty.com since Tue August 26, 2025
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 35/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 31 Franklin Street 2 1/2. Claiborne Pell Elementary School (Grades: PK - 4), Frank E. Thompson Middle School (Grades: 5 - 8), Newport Area Career And Technical Center (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Warner Realty Group
(tel: 401-236-8685)
Listing agent:
Monica Brown
(tel: 401-413-4491)
(#37722)
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