Newport City property record for 14 Chestnut St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R02500 |
| Primary APN | R02500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,609 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R02500 |
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| Street Address | 14 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-1956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Newport Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1968 · 392 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1968) · NRIS 68000001 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
14 Chestnut St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 2ND ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-1948 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Chestnut St was $6,652.
Source: Newport City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Newport City |
| Unified School District | Newport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,652.00 | $926,500 Land $434,400 Building $492,100 | $839,638 |
| 2023 | $6,310.00 (+3.22%) | $636,100 (-) Land $285,900 Building $350,200 | |
| 2022 | $6,113.00 | $636,100 Land $285,900 Building $350,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 14 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWPORT-CITY OF serves 42,155 people · EPA ID RI1592010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 877 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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