Newport City property record for 228 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,780 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,492 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05125 |
| Primary APN | R05125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,138 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,013 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R05125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 SPRING ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-6812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Individually Listed | Mawdsley, Capt. John, House listed 1983 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 83000180 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
228 Spring St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 SPRING ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-6812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00003143-1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 228 SPRING ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-6812 |
| Document Number | 00003143-1 |
| Book / Page | 3143 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 147607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 SPRING ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-6812 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Spring St was $18,492.
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 | $18,492.00 | $2,128,200 Land $536,000 Building $1,592,200 | $2,095,097 |
| 2023 | $13,287.00 (+3.22%) | $1,339,400 (-) Land $350,400 Building $989,000 | |
| 2022 | $12,872.00 | $1,339,400 Land $350,400 Building $989,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Spring St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
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 228 Spring 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 695 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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