Cumberland Town property record for 253 Bear Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,776 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-5184-20 |
| Primary APN | 19-5184-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,984 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19-5184-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 BEAR HILL RD |
| City | CUMBERLAND |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02864-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 100 |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | CUMBERLAND RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CUMBERLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
253 Bear Hill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Cumberland Town records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BEAR HILL RD, CUMBERLAND, RI 02864-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 002020-763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUMBERLAND RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 BEAR HILL RD, CUMBERLAND, RI 02864-6004 |
| Document Number | 002020-763 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 763 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 153192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUMBERLAND RI |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 BEAR HILL RD, CUMBERLAND, RI 02864-6004 |
| Document Number | 002017-108 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 108 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 152420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Bear Hill Rd was $6,776, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Cumberland Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Cumberland Town |
| Unified School District | Cumberland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,776.00 (+0.28%) | $676,900 (+22.92%) Land $257,900 Building $419,000 | $658,916 |
| 2025 | $6,757.00 | $550,700 Land $178,800 Building $371,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,399.00 (-1.61%) | $550,700 (+26.92%) Land $178,800 Building $371,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,504.00 | $433,900 Land $141,200 Building $292,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Bear Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 253 Bear Hill Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | TOWN OF CUMBERLAND serves 21,235 people · EPA ID RI1647530 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 139 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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