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$252,283$292 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Oct 19, 1984

8 NEWS ST

ROCKVILLE, RI 02873
1
Beds
1
Baths
863 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1841
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$252K
$240K low$264K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Oct 19, 1984
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$177,283
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$141,826
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.34%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$75,000
WASHINGTON TRUST CO · recorded Mar 25, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,767 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$181,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hope Valley Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.6 mi
H
Chariho High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
Chariho Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Chariho Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02873These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.281
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.86 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,743
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,040
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8 News St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Rockville 02873
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Washington County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Rockville 02873
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Rockville 02873
  • Among the oldest homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Rockville 02873

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$284K$1.1M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Rockville 02873.

How it measures up in Rockville 02873

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockville 02873.

Estimated value$252,283
CheaperTypical $520,555Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area863 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2.06 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1841
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 8 News St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockville 02873Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,283almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29229% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than863 ft²7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac9% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than18416% of homesalmost no homes

About 8 News St

How much is 8 News St, Rockville, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 News St, Rockville, RI is $252,283 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $240,390 to $264,176. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 News St, Rockville, RI last sell?

8 News St, Rockville, RI last sold on Oct 19, 1984 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 News St, Rockville, RI?

8 News St, Rockville, RI has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 863 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 8 News St, Rockville, RI built?

8 News St, Rockville, RI was built in 1841, making it 185 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 News St, Rockville, RI?

8 News St, Rockville, RI is assigned to Hope Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Chariho High School (high), rated A+; Chariho Regional Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Chariho Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 News St, Rockville, RI compare to other homes in Rockville 02873?

Among the 115 homes in Rockville 02873, it is worth more than almost none of them ($252,283 against a typical $520,555), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($292 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 7% of them (863 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 2.06 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1841 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 News St, Rockville, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 News St, Rockville, RI was $2,767. The county assessed it at $181,000.

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