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16 Walnut St, Newport, RI 02840 Property Records

Newport City property record for 16 Walnut St, Newport, RI 02840

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,260 sqft · built 1810
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,110 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale$857,500 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$8,036 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APNR02532

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR02532
Alternative APN
  • NEWP M:012 B:0084

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,260 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,955 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1810
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleHistorical
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,110 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR02532
Street Address16 WALNUT ST
CityNEWPORT
StateRI
Zip02840-1916
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal Block84
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Township / Civil DivisionNEWPORT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract41100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Newport Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1968 · 392 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1968) · NRIS 68000001

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Newport City records, as of June 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address16 WALNUT ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-1916
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 17, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021134543
Deed Book / Page2974 / 1
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Recording DateMar 2, 2021
Property Address16 WALNUT ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-1916
Document Number2974-1
Book / Page2974 / 1
Instrument DateMar 1, 2021
Instrument134543
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 WALNUT ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-1916

Mortgage

Document Number134546
DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument134546
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newport City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
MunicipalityNewport City
Unified School DistrictNewport School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$8,036.00 (+9.93%)$1,119,200 (+51.88%) Land $423,300 Building $695,900
2023$7,310.00 (+3.22%)$736,900 (-) Land $278,700 Building $458,200
2022$7,082.00$736,900 Land $278,700 Building $458,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 125 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies294 units insured
incl. 169 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims30 (1978–2022)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2022 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 11 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWPORT-CITY OF
serves 42,155 people · EPA ID RI1592010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2022
Lead4 ppb (2025–2027)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 877 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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