South Kingstown Town property record for 26 Highland Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-06-1278-62 |
| Primary APN | R-06-1278-62 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,546 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 598 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-06-1278-62 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
26 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2000.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 HIGHLAND AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 805 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 26 HIGHLAND AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1782-551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1782/551 |
| Instrument | 13251 |
| Name | WESTERLY COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Highland Ave was $7,103.
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 | $7,103.00 | $794,500 Land $231,200 Building $563,300 | $781,880 |
| 2023 | $6,797.00 (+72.43%) | $615,100 (+70.86%) Land $171,200 Building $443,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,942.00 | $360,000 Land $171,200 Building $188,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 26 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 | 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 | 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 332 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 |
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