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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $138,000 on Mar 28, 1996

42 ETHEL DR

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,376 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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.$138,000 · Mar 28, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,349 (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.$402,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$199,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,100

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
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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 · 1.9 mi
E
Hathaway Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.3 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.7 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

42 Ethel 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Newport County
  • Older than 65% 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 area2,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 42 Ethel Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than2,376 ft²77% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac55% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196535% of homes50% of homes

About 42 Ethel Dr

When did 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI last sold on Mar 28, 1996 for $138,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI?

42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,376 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI built?

42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI?

42 Ethel 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.

How does 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,733 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,376 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1965 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 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Ethel Dr, Portsmouth, RI was $5,349. The county assessed it at $402,800.

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