Welcome to 3 Ruth Street, a charming and well-maintained ranch-style home tucked away on a quiet residential street in Middletown. Offering flexible living space across two levels, this well-maintained home offers the perfect combination of space, convenience, and accessibility. The main level features three bedrooms, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and comfortable living spaces. The finished lower level significantly expands the home's space, offering two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large living area, ideal for guests, a home office, playroom, gym, or multi-generational living. With five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, multiple living areas, a two-car garage, and AC! Set on a generous lot with a private backyard, there is plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy Rhode Island's coastal lifestyle. Conveniently located near Naval Station Newport, local beaches, shopping, dining, schools, and downtown Newport, this home offers easy access to everything Aquidneck Island has to offer.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Forest Avenue School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Joseph H. Gaudet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Middletown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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About Downtown
Middletown
Downtown Middletown, located between Newport’s Broadway corridor and the Sakonnet River shoreline, is a commercial and residential Newport East neighborhood with a strip-mall spine and pockets of older village fabric. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around West Main Road (RI-114) near Coddington Highway, where plazas, diners, and everyday storefronts line the traffic hum. Local pillars include Sweet Berry Farm, Newport Vineyards, and the Norman Bird Sanctuary, each shaping the area’s weekend rhythm. Architecture shifts from mid-century ranches and capes to newer townhome clusters set back from the road. Side streets feel quieter, with small parks and school grounds breaking up the blocks. Coastal geography stays close, with marsh edges and bikeable lanes leading toward beaches and trails.
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Market insights
3 Ruth St · $675,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 57 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$675,000
Median sale price in this area is $852,218. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Media room
Living room
Storage room
Mud room
Stall shower
Tub shower
Interior steps
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 3 on the first floor and 2 on the lower level
Community amenities include golf, marina, pool, tennis courts, recreation area, public transportation, highway access, shopping, restaurants, and nearby hospital
Electricity and solar
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ESTATE SALE DISCOVER THIS WELL MAINTAINED THREE BEDROOM ONE AND A HALF BATH RANCH STYLE HOME IN MIDDLETOWN. THIS HOME HAS LOW MAINTENANCE VINYL SIDING, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CAST IRON BASEBOARD HEATING, FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR, AND NEW ROOF 2022. A TWO CAR GARAGE AND LARGE PRIVATE BACKYARD ARE ADDITIONAL FEATURES.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,614 (+4.9%)
$305,300 + $170,900
$476,200
2024
$5,350 (+34.5%)
$305,300 + $169,800
$475,100
2023
$3,978 (+4.7%)
$196,900 + $119,100
$316,000
2022
$3,798
$196,900 + $119,100
$316,000
2021
$3,798 (+4.3%)
$196,900 + $119,100
$316,000
2020
$3,642
$145,600 + $119,100
$264,700
2018
$3,640 (+1.4%)
$145,600 + $119,100
$264,700
2016
$3,588 (+2.5%)
$122,100 + $110,600
$232,700
2015
$3,500 (−3.4%)
$122,100 + $110,600
$232,700
2014
$3,624 (+2.3%)
$111,000 + $114,500
$225,500
2013
$3,543 (+2.0%)
$111,000 + $114,500
$225,500
2012
$3,473
$111,000 + $114,500
$225,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,204
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
522985
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
Aug 26, 2025 • Final
Building
Demolish the ceiling and remove a peninsula bar. Frame, insulate, and finish the basement to include three bedrooms with proper egress windows. Install a new bathroom with a macerating toilet, shower, and sink, including all necessary electrical, lighting, and ventilation.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Middletown, RI • 02842
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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62
51
54
41
41
29
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Middletown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.3 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3 Ruth St
$683,835
$8,835 over list price of $675K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $635K to $1.2M.