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838 WAPPING RD

PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871
2
Beds
2
Baths
980 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,854 (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.$290,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,800

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
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.
86
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.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyNEWPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Portsmouth Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Melville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.9 mi
H
Portsmouth High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 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

838 Wapping 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Newport County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% 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 area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 838 Wapping Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortsmouth 02871Newport County
Living areabigger than980 ft²14% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac88% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197954% of homes64% of homes

About 838 Wapping Rd

When did 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI last sell?

838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI built?

838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI is assigned to Portsmouth Middle School (middle), rated A-; Melville Elementary School (elementary), 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 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI compare to other homes in Portsmouth 02871?

Among the 7,733 homes in Portsmouth 02871, it is bigger than 14% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1979 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 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI was $3,854. The county assessed it at $290,200.

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