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27 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840 Property Records

Newport City property record for 27 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,252 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,255 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$380,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill$6,213 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR05620

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR05620
Alternative APN
  • NEWP M:029 B:0100

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,252 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,594 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,255 sqft (0.144 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR05620
Street Address27 MERTON RD
CityNEWPORT
StateRI
Zip02840-3633
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal Block100
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Township / Civil DivisionNEWPORT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract40800

Owner

Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address27 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 14, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM
HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB
Oct 28, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2058 / 74
Last Transfer DateNov 7, 2022
Transfer Doc0003118-74
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Recording DateNov 14, 2022
Property Address27 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Document Number0003118-74
Book / Page3118 / 74
Instrument DateNov 7, 2022
Instrument145492
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633

Mortgage

Document Number0003118-78
DateNov 14, 2022
Book Page3118/78
Instrument145494
Lender
NameHOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.13%
IndexOther
Margin3

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Property Address27 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Document Number2848-113
Instrument DateOct 28, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27 MERTON RD NEWPORT RI 028403633, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633

Mortgage

Document Number2848-113
DateNov 12, 2019
Book Page002848/000113
Instrument125529
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 11, 2049

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,213.00 (+13.62%)$865,300 (+56.98%) Land $458,400 Building $406,900$1,004,077
2023$5,468.00 (+3.23%)$551,200 (-) Land $299,700 Building $251,500
2022$5,297.00$551,200 Land $299,700 Building $251,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1991)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1991 · Hurricane Bob

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 348 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
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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