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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,783 (+5.7%)
$330,000 + $1,486,400
$1,816,400
2024
$14,931 (−7.6%)
$330,000 + $1,486,400
$1,816,400
2023
$16,164 (+3.2%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2022
$15,659 (+3.0%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2021
$15,202 (−15.3%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2020
$17,938
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2019
$17,938 (+2.9%)
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2018
$17,432 (−1.6%)
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2017
$17,719 (+2.6%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2016
$17,276 (+2.4%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2015
$16,865 (+8.7%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2014
$15,515 (+3.0%)
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
2013
$15,065 (+3.1%)
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
2012
$14,615
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
Tax history for 196 Ruggles Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,783 (+5.7%)
$330,000 + $1,486,400
$1,816,400
2024
$14,931 (−7.6%)
$330,000 + $1,486,400
$1,816,400
2023
$16,164 (+3.2%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2022
$15,659 (+3.0%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2021
$15,202 (−15.3%)
$270,000 + $1,359,400
$1,629,400
2020
$17,938
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2019
$17,938 (+2.9%)
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2018
$17,432 (−1.6%)
$864,900 + $880,000
$1,744,900
2017
$17,719 (+2.6%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2016
$17,276 (+2.4%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2015
$16,865 (+8.7%)
$697,700 + $882,900
$1,580,600
2014
$15,515 (+3.0%)
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
2013
$15,065 (+3.1%)
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
2012
$14,615
$485,300 + $801,200
$1,286,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 9, 2010 • Final
Building
Remodel
Aug 27, 2007 • Final
Building
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 24
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 8,000
Gross Sq. Ft: 12,830
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 41,818
Municipality Name: NEWPORT
Acres: 0.96
Zoning Code: R60
State Use Description: APARTMENT BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 12
Baths: 11.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,000
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Newport County
APN: 648265
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Rogers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newport, RI • 02840
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.