Newport City property record for 488 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,332 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R06076 |
| Primary APN | R06076 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R06076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 THAMES ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-6724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | LB |
| Legal Block | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Southern Thames Historic District listed 2008 · 739 contributing resources · NRIS 08000314 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
488 Thames St, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Newport City records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 442, NEWPORT, RI 02840-0400 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Thames St was $7,332.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,332.00 | $1,021,200 Land $380,900 Building $640,300 |
| 2023 | $7,598.00 (+3.23%) | $765,900 (-) Land $249,000 Building $516,900 |
| 2022 | $7,360.00 | $765,900 Land $249,000 Building $516,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 488 Thames St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 90 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 204 units insured incl. 114 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 60 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 60 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 488 Thames 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 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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