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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $421,000 on Oct 20, 2011

598 MIDDLE RD

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
4,099 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.
0.96 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.
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.$421,000 · Oct 20, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,203 (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.$542,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$529,100

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.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
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.Conventional
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
Melville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

598 Middle Rd 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 97% of homes in Portsmouth 02871
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% 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 area4,099 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 598 Middle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than4,099 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac90% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes15% of homes

About 598 Middle Rd

When did 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI last sold on Oct 20, 2011 for $421,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,099 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI built?

598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI is assigned to Melville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated A; Portsmouth High School (high), rated A. All sit in Portsmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,733 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,099 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.96 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 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 598 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI was $7,203. The county assessed it at $542,400.

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