Newport City property record for 673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,454 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,419 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,361 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R07388 |
| Primary APN | R07388 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,454 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,174 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,419 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R07388 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 673 THAMES ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02840-6738 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | LB |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWPORT RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
673 Thames St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1989.
Source: Newport City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 673 THAMES ST, NEWPORT, RI 02840-6738 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 673 Thames St was $6,361.
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 | $6,361.00 | $885,900 Land $310,400 Building $575,500 | $1,406,600 |
| 2023 | $554,200 Land $276,400 Building $277,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 673 Thames St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 94 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 673 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 |
|---|
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 569 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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