Bristol Town property record for 198 High St, Bristol, RI 02809
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11 bd · 6 ba · 3,511 sqft · built 1811 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,354 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Jan 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-0102-21 |
| Primary APN | 50-0102-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 11 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 23 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,511 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,361 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1811 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1811 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,561 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 50-0102-21 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 HIGH ST |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02809-2073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | LB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bristol Waterfront Historic District listed 1975 · 449 contributing resources · NRIS 75000053 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
198 High St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 HIGH ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2073 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20234041 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2201 / 300 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 002233-286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 198 HIGH ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2073 |
| Document Number | 002233-286 |
| Book / Page | 2233 / 286 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-44 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 81 CHESNUT ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2502 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 198 HIGH ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2073 |
| Document Number | 002201-242 |
| Book / Page | 2201 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24376 BUCKINGHAM WAY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980-5521 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 198 HIGH ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2073 |
| Document Number | 002201-300 |
| Book / Page | 2201 / 300 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 81 CHESTNUT ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2502 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 High St was $12,354, up 72.5% from the year before.
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 | $12,354.00 (+72.54%) | |
| 2025 | $7,160.00 | $518,100 Land $158,100 Building $360,000 |
| 2023 | $6,922.00 (+2.78%) | $518,100 (-) Land $158,100 Building $360,000 |
| 2022 | $6,735.00 | $518,100 Land $158,100 Building $360,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 198 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 198 High St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 376 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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