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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $240,000 on Feb 1, 2016

5 BOWERY ST

NEWPORT, RI 02840
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,800 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.
1,869 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$240,000 · Feb 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,629 (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.$762,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$335,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$427,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
82
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.

M
Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Rogers High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Claiborne Pell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi

District: Newport School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02840These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,137
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,578
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,528
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

5 Bowery 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Newport County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Newport County

How it measures up in Newport 02840

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport 02840.

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1,869 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5 Bowery St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewport 02840Newport County
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²57% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,869 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than188013% of homes5% of homes

About 5 Bowery St

When did 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI last sell?

5 Bowery St, Newport, RI last sold on Feb 1, 2016 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI?

5 Bowery St, Newport, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI built?

5 Bowery St, Newport, RI was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI?

5 Bowery St, Newport, RI is assigned to Frank E. Thompson Middle School (middle), rated D+; Rogers High School (high), rated C; Claiborne Pell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Newport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI compare to other homes in Newport 02840?

Among the 8,542 homes in Newport 02840, it is bigger than 57% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (1,869 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Bowery St, Newport, RI was $6,629. The county assessed it at $762,900.

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