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RPL’s Costa Closes Sale of Million-Dollar Colonial in Newport’s 5th Ward

Residential Properties Ltd. is excited to announce the sale of 50 Houston Avenue in Newport for $1,149,000. RPL Sales Associate Joseph Costa of our Newport office represented the buyer as the selling agent in this transaction. 

This 4-bedroom, 2-plus-bath home is located on a quiet street in Newport’s Fifth Ward with ample off-street parking steps from King Park and Newport Harbor. This 1920s Colonial showcases original period charm while providing a fully fenced, spacious yard with a large deck. A bonus garage workshop adds ideal space for car and boat enthusiasts. Residents enjoy short strolls to Thames Street and downtown amenities for the best in Newport living.

Before his career in real estate, Joseph Costa, the selling agent, was a principal in several venture capital projects; his first successful VC launch was at the age of 25. Joseph has possessed a lifelong interest in the art of a well-lived life and believes that a person’s home is a critical part of that equation. He has purchased, renovated, and sold homes along the Eastern Seaboard and other locations, including Montreal, Lake Placid, Palm Beach, and Bristol, RI. Joseph, a keen architectural devotee, recognizes the importance of what design and flow can bring to a residence. He holds steadfast to the philosophy that buying or selling is one of the most important experiences in life and is committed to using his extensive background, negotiation skills, and professionalism in providing a pleasant, optimal, and profitable experience to his clients. Joseph's iconoclastic thought process, patience, thoroughness, and adeptness at finding the best results for his clients, combined with his loyalty, honesty, and discretion, are absolute in every business engagement. These qualities and the belief in making a difference in the lives of his clients have made Joseph a highly in-demand professional. Joseph believes in the wonder of Aquidneck Island and its surrounding areas, from its grand gilded past to the simplistic pastimes that families enjoy today. Joseph is an avid sailor, often racing or day cruising the beautiful Atlantic coastlines and beyond. He is also active in the equestrian world in Palm Beach. To learn more about Joseph and to view his current listings, please visit JosephCostaHomes.com

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