South Kingstown Town property record for 23 River Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R-16-3045-00 |
| Primary APN | R-16-3045-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,257 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-16-3045-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 RIVER AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-7216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 51305 |
23 River Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 RIVER AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-7216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 787 / 196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 23 RIVER AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-7216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1801-697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1801/697 |
| Instrument | 16987 |
| Name | PEOPLES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 River Ave was $3,772.
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 | $3,772.00 | $421,900 Land $190,900 Building $231,000 | $573,993 |
| 2023 | $3,578.00 (+0.9%) | $323,800 (-) Land $146,900 Building $176,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,546.00 | $323,800 Land $146,900 Building $176,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 River Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 60 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 60 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1984–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 23 River 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 |
|---|
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 | SOUTH KINGSTOWN-MIDDLEBRIDGE serves 694 people · EPA ID RI1000015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 244 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures