Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $950,000 on Nov 26, 2014
8 PELL ST
NEWPORT, RI 02840
6
Beds
5
Baths
9,569 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1848
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
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.$950,000 · Nov 26, 2014
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,888 (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.$2,288,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$935,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,353,600
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.33
1
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.
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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(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.
MEH
Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
Claiborne Pell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.2 mi
Rogers High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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
8 Pell 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 largest homes in Newport County
- Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Newport 02840
- Among the oldest 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 area9,569 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 98% of homes nearby
Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger
Bigger than 92% of homes nearby
Year built1848
OlderTypical 1919Newer
Newer than 2% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Newport 02840 | Newport County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 9,569 ft² | 98% of homes | almost all homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.53 ac | 92% of homes | 68% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1848 | 2% of homes | almost no homes |
About 8 Pell St
When did 8 Pell St, Newport, RI last sell?
8 Pell St, Newport, RI last sold on Nov 26, 2014 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 8 Pell St, Newport, RI?
8 Pell St, Newport, RI has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 9,569 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.
When was 8 Pell St, Newport, RI built?
8 Pell St, Newport, RI was built in 1848, making it 178 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 8 Pell St, Newport, RI?
8 Pell St, Newport, RI is assigned to Frank E. Thompson Middle School (middle), rated D+; Claiborne Pell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Rogers High School (high), rated C. All sit in Newport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 8 Pell St, Newport, RI compare to other homes in Newport 02840?
Among the 8,542 homes in Newport 02840, it is bigger than 98% of them (9,569 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1848 against a typical 1919). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 8 Pell St, Newport, RI?
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Pell St, Newport, RI was $19,888. The county assessed it at $2,288,900.
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