South Kingstown Town property record for 189 Highland Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 459 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-50-0597-13 |
| Primary APN | R-50-0597-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 459 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 949 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 459 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-50-0597-13 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
189 Highland Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1739 SAN NICHOLAS ST, VENTURA, CA 93001-3341 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 189 HIGHLAND AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3404 |
| Document Number | 1631-655 |
| Book / Page | 1631 / 655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23.42 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16310658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 01631/0658 |
| Name | WESTERLY COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 13, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Highland Ave was $2,840.
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 | $2,840.00 | $317,700 Land $180,500 Building $137,200 | $443,573 |
| 2023 | $2,701.00 (+0.93%) | $244,400 (-) Land $133,700 Building $110,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,676.00 | $244,400 Land $133,700 Building $110,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 189 Highland Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 62% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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