Newport City property record for 40 Short Bluff Rd, Newport, VT 05855
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,729 (2025) |
| APN | 435-136-14592 |
| Primary APN | 435-136-14592 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 40 SHORT BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05855-5463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Description | HOUSE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT CITY VT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
40 Short Bluff Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SHORT BLUFF RD, NEWPORT, VT 05855-5463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997365138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 122 / 164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Short Bluff Rd was $1,729 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newport City assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans County |
| Municipality | Newport City |
| Elementary School District | Newport City School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | North Country Junior/Senior UHSD 22 (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,729.00 | $97,400 Land $25,500 Building $71,900 |
| 2022 | $2,905.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 40 Short Bluff Rd; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 40 Short Bluff Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 52% of Vermont |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 WATER SYSTEM serves 4,766 people · EPA ID VT0005202 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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