PEACEFUL COUNTRY LIVING, RARE NEWPORT COUNTY FARMHOUSE MOMENTS TO HISTORIC NEWPORT, BICYCLE TO BEACHES! COMPLETE ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED INTERIOR RESTORATION SURROUNDED BY OPEN FIELDS AS FAR AS THE EYES CAN SEE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$789Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kol Naylor• Century 21 Navigator
Bought with Elaine McGeough• RE/MAX Profnl. Newport, Inc.
CHARMING SHINGLE COTTAGE, TOTALLY RENOVATED INSIDE AND OUT. NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN. GREAT LOCATION ACROSS FROM PARK AND NEAR BEACHES AND BIRD SANCTUARY. AQUIDNECK SCHOOL DISTRICT!
RIS #115022
Feb 27, 2002
Sold
$335,000
$239/sq ft
Feb 26, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2001
Listed
$348,000
$248/sq ft
RIS #512925
Jan 17, 1996
Sold
$75,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 23, 1995
Listed
$105,000
$75/sq ft
WAPPING RD AT COR OF 3RD BEACH RD. SELLER WILL BE DRILLI NG NEW WELL. CAN CLOSE IN 1996-LEASE/PURCHASE POSSIBLE. NICE HOME IN THE COUNTRY - AFFORDABLE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,822 (+4.7%)
$536,800 + $211,500
$748,300
2024
$8,426 (+45.1%)
$536,800 + $211,500
$748,300
2023
$5,808 (+4.7%)
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2022
$5,545
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2021
$5,545 (+9.8%)
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2020
$5,050
$213,700 + $153,300
$367,000
2018
$5,046 (+0.9%)
$213,700 + $153,300
$367,000
2016
$5,002 (+2.5%)
$184,700 + $139,700
$324,400
2015
$4,879 (−0.3%)
$184,700 + $139,700
$324,400
2014
$4,895 (+2.3%)
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
2013
$4,785 (+2.0%)
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
2012
$4,691
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
Tax history for 1527 Wapping Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,822 (+4.7%)
$536,800 + $211,500
$748,300
2024
$8,426 (+45.1%)
$536,800 + $211,500
$748,300
2023
$5,808 (+4.7%)
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2022
$5,545
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2021
$5,545 (+9.8%)
$279,400 + $181,900
$461,300
2020
$5,050
$213,700 + $153,300
$367,000
2018
$5,046 (+0.9%)
$213,700 + $153,300
$367,000
2016
$5,002 (+2.5%)
$184,700 + $139,700
$324,400
2015
$4,879 (−0.3%)
$184,700 + $139,700
$324,400
2014
$4,895 (+2.3%)
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
2013
$4,785 (+2.0%)
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
2012
$4,691
$167,900 + $136,700
$304,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,467
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport County
APN
89337
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 9
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
Other Features: Attic, Storage, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 20,908
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Zoning: R60
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,402
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $138,200
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,822
Tax Year: 2001
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Near Schools, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,467
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 89337
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Joseph Gaudet Academy
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Joseph H. Gaudet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Middletown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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$1.05M – $1.27M
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