Longtime actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1995 for his role in Leaving Las Vegas.
Nicolas Cage's home. The actor owned this 12 bedroom, 11.5 bathroom home from July 2007 to April 2011. He bought the property for $15.7 million, and sold it for $6.2 million, taking a $9.5 million loss.
This 12 bedroom, 11.5 bathroom single family is located in Middletown, RI.. The property sold for $15,700,000, placing it in the ultra-luxury segment of the market.
Nicolas Cage's home. The actor owned this 12 bedroom, 11.5 bathroom home from July 2007 to April 2011. He bought the property for $15.7 million, and sold it for $6.2 million, taking a $9.5 million loss.
Rhode Island's small size makes it one of the most compact real estate markets in the country, with Providence serving as the state's urban center and Newport maintaining its position as a prestigious coastal market known for its Gilded Age mansions and sailing culture. The state's proximity to Boston drives significant commuter demand in northern and central communities, while the south coast — particularly South Kingstown and Narragansett — attracts buyers seeking beach proximity at prices somewhat below equivalent Massachusetts coastal communities.
In the ultra-luxury price range where this single family in Middletown sits, buyers are typically weighing a specific set of trade-offs. Ultra-luxury real estate operates by different rules than the broader market. Buyers at this price point are generally purchasing on the strength of specific features — waterfront, views, architectural significance, or historical provenance — that cannot be replicated elsewhere, rather than making purely financial decisions.
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