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Last sold for $320,000 on Feb 5, 2015

538 PARK AVE

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,235 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Feb 5, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,374 (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.$705,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$569,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$717,800

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.54
93
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.109 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.76%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(2)

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%

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How this home compares

538 Park 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.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Newport County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Portsmouth 02871
  • Older than 96% 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 area1,235 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 538 Park Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than1,235 ft²30% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac25% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes15% of homes

About 538 Park Ave

When did 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI last sold on Feb 5, 2015 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,235 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI built?

538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

538 Park 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 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,733 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,235 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 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 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI was $9,374. The county assessed it at $705,900.

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