Bristol Town property record for 159 Bay View Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,948 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-0140-00 |
| Primary APN | 16-0140-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,797 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,696 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16-0140-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 BAY VIEW AVE |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02809-3802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 30902 |
Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BAY VIEW AVE, BRISTOL, RI 02809-3802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002258-75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Bristol Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Bristol Town |
| Unified School District | Bristol-Warren Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,948.00 (+15.72%) | |
| 2025 | $5,140.00 (+3.44%) | $371,900 (-) Land $147,800 Building $224,100 |
| 2023 | $4,969.00 (+2.77%) | $371,900 (-) Land $147,800 Building $224,100 |
| 2022 | $4,835.00 | $371,900 Land $147,800 Building $224,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2006–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 49,000 people · EPA ID RI1647515 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| i3 Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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