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$542,485$488 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on May 29, 2013

48 FOREST AVE

MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,111 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$542K
$510K low$575K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · May 29, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,819 (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.$408,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$274,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,500

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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Forest Avenue SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
H
Middletown High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Gaudet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Middletown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02842These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.16,575
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,075 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,690
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

48 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Middletown 02842
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Middletown 02842
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Middletown 02842
  • Older than 84% of homes in Middletown 02842

What homes are worth in Middletown 02842

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$419K$4.6M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Middletown 02842.

How it measures up in Middletown 02842

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middletown 02842.

Estimated value$542,485
CheaperTypical $757,698Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$488
CheaperTypical $478Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,111 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,586 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 48 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddletown 02842Newport County
Estimated valuepricier than$542,48515% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48853% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,111 ft²19% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac13% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes29% of homes

About 48 Forest Ave

How much is 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI is $542,485 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $510,459 to $574,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI last sell?

48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI last sold on May 29, 2013 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI?

48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,111 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI built?

48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI?

48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI is assigned to Forest Avenue School (elementary), rated A-; Middletown High School (high), rated B; Gaudet Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Middletown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI compare to other homes in Middletown 02842?

Among the 5,354 homes in Middletown 02842, it is worth more than 15% of them ($542,485 against a typical $757,698), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($488 against a typical $478), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,111 ft² against a typical 1,586 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Newport County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Forest Ave, Middletown, RI was $4,819. The county assessed it at $408,700.

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