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Last sold for $850,000 on Jan 13, 2022

172 SHERWOOD DR

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
0
Baths
5.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,604 (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.$798,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$527,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(6)

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 · 2.3 mi
E
Hathaway Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.6 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.6 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%

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How this home compares

172 Sherwood Dr 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 largest lots in Portsmouth 02871

How it measures up in Portsmouth 02871

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

Lot size5.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 172 Sherwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Lot sizebigger than5.4 acalmost all homes98% of homes

About 172 Sherwood Dr

When did 172 Sherwood Dr, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

172 Sherwood Dr, Portsmouth, RI last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 172 Sherwood Dr, Portsmouth, RI?

172 Sherwood Dr, 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.

What are the property taxes on 172 Sherwood Dr, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Sherwood Dr, Portsmouth, RI was $10,604. The county assessed it at $798,500.

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