29 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840 Property Records

Newport City property record for 29 Merton Rd, Newport, RI 02840

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,251 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$664,500 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$7,209 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Refinance
Oct 2019 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR05621

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR05621
Alternative APN
  • NEWP M:029 B:0102

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,968 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,766 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,251 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR05621
Street Address29 MERTON RD
CityNEWPORT
StateRI
Zip02840-3633
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal Block102
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 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address29 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NFM LENDING
Oct 4, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 7, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NFM LNDG
Oct 6, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019122173
Deed Book / Page2806 / 100
Transfer Doc2700-278
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Property Address29 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2928-271
DateSep 30, 2020
Book Page2928/271
Instrument131235
Lender
NameNFM LENDING
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueOct 1, 2045

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Recording DateOct 4, 2019
Property Address29 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Document Number2838-113
Book / Page002838 / 000113
Instrument DateSep 6, 2019
Instrument124762
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address29 MERTON RD NEWPORT RI 028403633, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Recording DateMay 7, 2019
Property Address29 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Document Number2806-100
Book / Page002806 / 000100
Instrument DateMay 7, 2019
Instrument122173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$665.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13 CHRISTINE AVE FRANKLIN MA 020381147, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1147

Mortgage

Document Number2806-102
DateMay 7, 2019
Book Page002806/000102
Instrument122174
Lender
NameNFM LNDG
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 6, 2049

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWPORT RI
Recording DateOct 6, 2017
Property Address29 MERTON RD, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633
Document Number2700-278
Book / Page002700 / 000278
Instrument DateOct 6, 2017
Instrument113642
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address29 MERTON RD NEWPORT RI 028403633, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3633

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$7,209.00 (+11.53%)$1,004,000 (+54.08%) Land $458,400 Building $545,600$1,467,816
2023$6,464.00 (+3.23%)$651,600 (-) Land $299,600 Building $352,000
2022$6,262.00$651,600 Land $299,600 Building $352,000

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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