Luxe Estate With a Lighthouse Tower in Newport, RI, Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

It’s a fantasy come to life on the pages of Realtor.com: a quintessential New England home complete with its own lighthouse tower. Offering spectacular water views, this Newport, RI, estate known as “The Lighthouse” is our most popular home of the week.

The tower features a wraparound deck, which allows an owner to bask in the gorgeous views of Newport Harbor. The four-bedroom home was built in 1975 and has been modernized in a chic coastal style.

Also grabbing attention this week are a midcentury modern home with a conversation pit in Michigan, a California home with an indoor slide, and a big lodge in South Carolina.

For a full look at all 10 of this week’s most popular homes, just scroll down.

10. 2186 County Line Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 

Price: $899,000
Why it’s here: This brick estate offers two separate living spaces and a spectacular outdoor pavilion.

Custom-built in 1998 on 6 acres, the farmhouse-style, five-bedroom home features 3,750 square feet of living space. The two separate wings could be used as “an in-law suite, home-based business, or short-term rental,” the listing suggests.

An extra room over the two-car garage can be used as a yoga studio or home office. Designed for entertaining, the backyard features a full kitchen, a “mini-cooling tub,” and several lounge areas.

It is pending sale.

9. 318 W Blackbeard Rd, Wilmington, NC

Price: $489,900
Why it’s here: This affordable brick home, which was built in 1972, has been beautifully updated.

The open floor plan includes a dining room with a built-in buffet, a kitchen with quartz countertops, and a butler’s pantry with a wet bar. There are four bedrooms, including a first-floor primary suite with a walk-in closet.

There’s also a screened porch with a fireplace along with a patio out back. It’s pending sale.

8. 9186 Smart Hill Rd, Hillsboro, OH

Price: $175,000
Why it’s here: Homesteaders, take a look at this rustic three-bedroom log home, which comes with 45.33 acres of pure privacy.

Partly clad in metal siding for energy efficiency, the residence was originally built in 1901. The cozy living room comes with a wood-burning stove, and the modest kitchen features updated appliances.

A large pole barn offers additional storage. The property is pending sale.

7. 4488 Ramsgate Ln, West Bloomfield Township, MI

Price: $800,000
Why it’s here: This four-bedroom home rocks a midcentury aesthetic, including a cozy conversation pit next to a fireplace and a bar.

Its 1975 roots are visible in the built-in cabinets, wood-paneled walls, and mirrored walls. The updated kitchen features modern appliances, and the primary bedroom has access to a balcony.

The lower level is finished and features a second bar.

6. 3137 Elm Ave, Brookfield, IL

Price: $369,000
Why it’s here: This affordable storybook home sits on a double lot.

Built in 1941, the two-bedroom residence features 1,648 square feet of updated living space. The living room is highlighted by a gas fireplace and custom wood mantel. The dining room features original glass-paneled pocket doors that open to a heated sunroom.

One of the bedrooms includes access to a deck overlooking the fenced backyard.

The home is pending sale.

5. 7012 Shamrock Dr, Little Rock, AR

Price: $399,000
Why it’s here: This unique 3,428-square-foot home was built in 1964 and designed by F. Eugene Withrow “as a demonstration house for ARKLA Gas.” It seeks a buyer to restore its full glory.

Windows and glass sliders soak the interiors with natural light. It features exposed brick walls, a floating staircase, stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and built-ins.

The spacious kitchen has updated appliances, including double wall ovens and a built-in stove.

4. 7288 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 

Price: $2,795,000
Why it’s here: This custom-built, luxury home features an indoor and outdoor playground, including a spiral indoor slide that winds up in the kitchen.

The 7,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home features a two-story living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a built-in bar, and two loft areas. The enormous, brick-lined kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and built-in seating.

Other unexpected finds include an upstairs with curved ceilings, a palatial bedroom with columns and double doors, and a home office lined with built-in bookcases. The backyard oasis boasts a covered patio, a putting green, a separate play area, and a pool with a waterfall and slide.

3. 378 GCR 5194W, Tabernash, CO

Price: $2,350,000
Why it’s here: This 2-acre mountain retreat offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide and Winter Park Resort.

Designed by architect Peter Nelson, the newly built three-bedroom home features 3,252 square feet of stylish space. The interiors were inspired by a series of contemporary cabins in Norway.

The home is actually four distinct cabins connected by a gallery space with a flat roof. One cabin features a garage, mudroom, laundry room, and powder room. A great room with a cathedral ceiling and fireplace can be found in the second cabin, along with a sleek kitchen and dining room. The primary suite is in the third cabin and it comes with outdoor access. Two additional bedrooms can be found in the fourth cabin.

It is pending sale.

2. 497 Lancaster Rd, Spartanburg, SC 

Price: $2,750,000
Why it’s here: Built during the Great Depression as a private retreat, Pine Burr Lodge sits on nearly 30 acres along Lake Zimmerman.

The 5,024-square-foot interior of the five-bedroom home has been entirely renovated. It features slate floors, pine rafters, and 16-foot ceilings. Historic details include a granite fireplace, pine doors with transoms, and a chestnut front door. The chef’s kitchen boasts custom cabinets, high-end appliances, two sinks, and a quartz island with seating by a fireplace.

The property features stocked ponds along with a saltwater pool, a pool house, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, multiple docks, and a boathouse.

1. 2 Harbor View Dr, Newport, RI

Price: $10,900,000
Why it’s here: Here’s a unique opportunity to live in a luxurious lighthouse-inspired home—without the responsibilities of being a lighthouse keeper.

The four-story home was constructed in 1975 and boasts numerous harbor-view decks. The 5,983-square-foot interior features porthole windows, a curved staircase, and custom millwork.

The primary suite “reminiscent of St. Barth’s luxury” features walk-in closets, a second laundry room, and a private deck. The wood-paneled tower room has a cozy fireplace.

The acre lot also includes a stone-enclosed hot tub near the patio out back.

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