Newport City property record for 23 John St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,554 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05144 |
| Primary APN | R05144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,883 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,056 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R05144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 JOHN ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| 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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
23 John St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 JOHN ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 John St was $5,554.
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 | $5,554.00 | $773,500 Land $421,900 Building $351,600 | $917,089 |
| 2023 | $4,988.00 (+3.23%) | $502,800 (-) Land $277,700 Building $225,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,832.00 | $502,800 Land $277,700 Building $225,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 John 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.
Wildfire risk around 23 John St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 680 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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