Newport City property record for 42 Walnut St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,013 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,389 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R02521 |
| Primary APN | R02521 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,013 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,361 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,070 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R02521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 41100 |
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.
42 Walnut St is held in a trust since February 2020.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 449, NEW LONDON, NH 03257-0449 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020127109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2869 / 66 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 42 WALNUT ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-1928 |
| Document Number | 2869-66 |
| Book / Page | 002869 / 000066 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 127109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 29 CRAFTS ST #510 NEWTON MA 024581274, 510, NEWTON, MA 02458-1274 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Walnut St was $24,389.
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 | $24,389.00 | $2,806,900 Land $856,800 Building $1,950,100 | $2,589,224 |
| 2023 | $17,359.00 (+3.22%) | $1,749,900 (-) Land $564,000 Building $1,185,900 | |
| 2022 | $16,817.00 | $1,749,900 Land $564,000 Building $1,185,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 125 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 294 units insured incl. 169 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1978–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42 Walnut 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 |
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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 168 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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