South Kingstown Town property record for 173 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $151,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-18-2500-00 |
| Primary APN | R-18-2500-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,321 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,348 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R-18-2500-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 KENYON AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-4243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
173 Kenyon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2000.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 KENYON AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-4243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 813 / 211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 173 KENYON AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-4243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1793-644 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1793/644 |
| Instrument | 15341 |
| Name | GREENWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Kenyon Ave was $6,653.
Source: South Kingstown Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | South Kingstown Town |
| Unified School District | South Kingstown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,653.00 | $744,200 Land $245,900 Building $498,300 | $842,731 |
| 2023 | $6,787.00 (+0.92%) | $614,200 (-) Land $189,100 Building $425,100 | |
| 2022 | $6,725.00 | $614,200 Land $189,100 Building $425,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Kenyon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · other causes |
| 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 173 Kenyon 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 | VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC private · serves 21,225 people · EPA ID RI1615624 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2023 E. coli resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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