Charlestown Town property record for 159 Surfside Ave, Charlestown, RI 02813
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,320 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $31,084 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 18-0272-05 |
| Primary APN | 18-0272-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,922 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 18-0272-05 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SURFSIDE AVE |
| City | CHARLESTOWN |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02813-1149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
159 Surfside Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Charlestown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 414 NORTH ST, HARRISON, NY 10528-1118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 411 / 358 |
| Transfer Doc | 347-116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Surfside Ave was $31,084.
Source: Charlestown Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Charlestown Town |
| Unified School District | Chariho Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,084.00 | $5,241,800 Land $4,206,800 Building $1,035,000 | $4,165,107 |
| 2023 | $30,088.00 | $5,241,800 Land $4,206,800 Building $1,035,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Surfside Ave in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 282 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 282 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1998–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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.
The area around 159 Surfside Ave 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 |
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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 | QUONOCHONTAUG EAST BEACH WATER ASSOCIATI private · serves 300 people · EPA ID RI1647511 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.74 mg/L (2022–2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 29 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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