Lincoln Town property record for 261 River Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-29386-00 |
| Primary APN | 12-29386-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,289 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,229 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,229 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12-29386-00 |
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| Street Address | 261 RIVER RD |
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02865-2325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Blackstone Canal listed 1971 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 71000030 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
261 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Lincoln Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 RIVER RD, LINCOLN, RI 02865-2325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 002445-189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN RI |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 RIVER RD, LINCOLN, RI 02865-2325 |
| Document Number | 002445-189 |
| Book / Page | 2445 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000003073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| 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 | 261 RIVER RD, LINCOLN, RI 02865-2325 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 River Rd was $5,135.
Source: Lincoln Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Town |
| Unified School District | Lincoln School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,135.00 | $379,800 Land $172,700 Building $207,100 | $414,406 |
| 2023 | $4,629.00 | $280,700 Land $121,000 Building $159,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 15 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 261 River Rd 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 |
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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 | LINCOLN WATER COMMISSION serves 21,664 people · EPA ID RI1858423 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 420 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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