Newport City property record for 53 Berkeley Ave, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,509 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,447 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06521 |
| Primary APN | R06521 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,509 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R06521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BERKELEY AVE |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-3668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District listed 1975 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 75000211 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BERKELEY AVE, NEWPORT, RI 02840-3668 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1655 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,447.00 (+36.18%) | $626,900 (+55.48%) Land $353,100 Building $273,800 | $883,299 |
| 2023 | $4,000.00 (+3.23%) | $403,200 (-) Land $230,900 Building $172,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,875.00 | $403,200 Land $230,900 Building $172,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 194 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 |
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