Newport City property record for 40 E Bowery St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06440 |
| Primary APN | R06440 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,502 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R06440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 E BOWERY ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-3562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
40 E Bowery St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 E BOWERY ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WILLIAM CHOATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3178 / 102 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 003183-188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 40 E BOWERY ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3562 |
| Document Number | 003183-188 |
| Book / Page | 3183 / 188 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 151114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 ANN ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3436 |
| Document Number | 003183-190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3183/190 |
| Instrument | 151115 |
| Name | NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2031 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 40 E BOWERY ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3562 |
| Document Number | 003178-102 |
| Book / Page | 3178 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 150657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 ANN ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3436 |
| Document Number | 0000150679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 150679 |
| Name | WILLIAM CHOATE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 E Bowery St was $5,544.
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 | $5,544.00 | $638,000 Land $381,000 Building $257,000 | $948,464 |
| 2023 | $3,971.00 (+3.22%) | $400,300 (-) Land $249,000 Building $151,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,847.00 | $400,300 Land $249,000 Building $151,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 E Bowery St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 40 E Bowery 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 |
|---|
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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