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Last sold for $92,500 on May 9, 2017

159 FREEBORN ST

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
1
Beds
1
Baths
520 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$92,500 · May 9, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,513 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$339,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$167,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Portsmouth High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Hathaway Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Portsmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02871These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,919
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.620 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,631
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Freeborn St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Portsmouth 02871
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Newport County

How it measures up in Portsmouth 02871

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portsmouth 02871.

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 159 Freeborn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than520 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac52% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than201192% of homes94% of homes

About 159 Freeborn St

When did 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI last sold on May 9, 2017 for $92,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI?

159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 520 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI built?

159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI?

159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI is assigned to Portsmouth High School (high), rated A; Hathaway Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Portsmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,732 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than almost none of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2011 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Freeborn St, Portsmouth, RI was $4,513. The county assessed it at $339,800.

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