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Last sold for $300,000 on May 9, 2002

4 RUTH AVE

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,991 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$300,000 · May 9, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,633 (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.$424,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$286,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.58 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.68%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(1)

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.

E
Hathaway Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.6 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%

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

4 Ruth Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Portsmouth 02871
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes 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.

Living area2,991 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 4 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than2,991 ft²91% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac17% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than197651% of homes61% of homes

About 4 Ruth Ave

When did 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI last sold on May 9, 2002 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,991 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI built?

4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI is assigned to Hathaway Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Portsmouth High School (high), 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 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,732 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,991 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1976 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 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Ruth Ave, Portsmouth, RI was $5,633. The county assessed it at $424,200.

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