Newport City property record for 51 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1859 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,051 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R02484 |
| Primary APN | R02484 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,956 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1859 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,210 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R02484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 3RD ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| 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.
51 3rd St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Newport City records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 E 35TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10016-3892 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1364 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 3rd St was $10,051.
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 | $10,051.00 | $1,156,800 Land $492,700 Building $664,100 |
| 2023 | $8,921.00 (+3.23%) | $899,300 (-) Land $324,400 Building $574,900 |
| 2022 | $8,642.00 | $899,300 Land $324,400 Building $574,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 51 3rd 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · 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 51 3rd 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 877 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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