Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $160,000 on Oct 4, 2017
16 MELROSE ST
WEST WARWICK, RI 02893
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$160,000 · Oct 4, 2017
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,914 (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.$321,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$230,000
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.Neighborhood · ZIP 02893These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,613
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%
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How this home compares
16 Melrose 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Kent County
- Older than 88% of homes in Kent County
How it measures up in West Warwick 02893
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Warwick 02893.
Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 62% of homes nearby
Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger
Bigger than 21% of homes nearby
Year built1920
OlderTypical 1967Newer
Newer than 21% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | West Warwick 02893 | Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,440 ft² | 62% of homes | 59% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.15 ac | 21% of homes | 15% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1920 | 21% of homes | 12% of homes |
About 16 Melrose St
When did 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI last sell?
16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI last sold on Oct 4, 2017 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI?
16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI built?
16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
How does 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI compare to other homes in West Warwick 02893?
Among the 9,212 homes in West Warwick 02893, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1920 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI?
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Melrose St, West Warwick, RI was $4,914. The county assessed it at $321,400.
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- 9 Melrose St$421K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 ft² · Sold $180K · Mar 2017
- 32 Melrose St3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,566 ft² · Sold $61K · Jan 2012
- 28 Melrose St$389K2 bd · 1 ba · 932 ft² · Sold $165K · Sep 2009
- 45 Melrose St3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 54 Melrose St$409K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 46 Melrose St$462K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,547 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 45 Melrose St0.2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 134 Phenix Ave$450K65 ft · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,668 ft² · Sold $155K · Oct 2009
- 24 Melrose St$500K122 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 ft² · Sold $270K · Aug 2019
- 4 Linwood St$399K104 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,476 ft² · Sold $198K · Mar 2018
- 7 Melrose St$341K115 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 ft² · Sold $255K · Jan 2023
- 130 Phenix Ave$237K165 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 560 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 2 Linwood St$264K169 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 733 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 135 Phenix Ave$396K219 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,179 ft² · Sold $92K · Jun 1991
- 140 Phenix Ave$343K202 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 ft² · Sold $180K · Jul 2017
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- 28 Lee St4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,600 ft² · Sold Oct 2026
- 8 Bratt Ln$450K3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,028 ft² · Sold $480K · Oct 2026
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- 52 Fairgreen Dr$470K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 ft² · Sold $470K · Oct 2026
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