Real Estate in RI: Newport’s Circa 1745 Benjamin Norton House, RPL, Sally LaBonte, for buyers

Residential Properties Ltd. is pleased to announce the sale of 27 29 Franklin Street in Newport for $1,805,000. RPL Broker Associate Sally LaBonte of Newport’s The LaBonte Group proudly represented the buyer in this transaction.

“We are excited for our buyers, who own the Royce Newport on Pelham and Spring Street, as they will be expanding their brand to this property on Franklin Street,” LaBonte said. “They are thrilled to bring their premier boutique hotel to the Benjamin Norton House and have a flair for restoring historic homes in Newport. They will be welcoming guests to this location in 2026.”

The circa 1745 Benjamin Norton House is a well maintained, legal, 4-unit home in Historic Hill. Located steps from Thames Street, the first floor offers 2 one-bedroom, one-bath units with great light, high ceilings, and plenty of space. The second floor offers a spacious 1,200-sq. ft., two-bedroom, one bath unit. Finally, the third floor offers another large one-bedroom, one-bath unit. Other features include two tandem off-street parking spaces in the rear and a newer gas heating system

Sally LaBonte has consistently demonstrated commitment to excellence in negotiation, marketing, and client advocacy with past sales in the millions. Morgan LaBonte, following in her mother’s footsteps, brings a fresh perspective and the latest industry trends and technologies to her work. Together, The LaBonte Group leverages a family legacy in real estate built upon integrity, professionalism, and commitment to exceeding expectations. To learn more about Sally, Morgan, and the LaBonte Group, visit TheLaBonteGroup.com.

About Residential Properties Ltd.
Residential Properties Ltd. is the largest privately held real estate company in Rhode Island and has been serving sellers and buyers of distinctive properties since 1981 through service, innovation, and sheer hard work. The Company, with nine local offices in Barrington, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Jamestown, South County, Newport, Providence, the West Side (PVD), and Westport, Massachusetts, is proud to service all of Rhode Island, the Connecticut shoreline, and southeastern and central Massachusetts. In addition, as founding members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, RPL and its award-winning Relocation Department assist buyers and sellers on transactions throughout the country and around the globe. More information is available at ResidentialProperties.com.