49 Highland Ave, Westerly, RI 02891 Property Records

Westerly Town property record for 49 Highland Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,307 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$280,500 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,225 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`WEST M:57 B:257`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`WEST M:57 B:257`
Alternative APNs	`M:057 B:257 L` `6088099`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,412 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,940 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,307 sqft (0.168 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6088099
Street Address	49 HIGHLAND AVE
City	WESTERLY
State	RI
Zip	02891-1957
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block	257
Jurisdiction	WESTERLY RI
Township / Civil Division	WESTERLY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	50801

Owner

49 Highland Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

Source: Westerly Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	68 STEWART WAY, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2752
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20212247
Deed Book / Page	2021 / 9992
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WESTERLY RI
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	49 HIGHLAND AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-1957
Document Number	2021-9992
Book / Page	2021 / 9992
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-2247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	68 STEWART WAY, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2752

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Highland Ave was $3,225.

Source: Westerly Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Rhode Island
County Subdivision	Westerly Town
Unified School District	Westerly School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,225.00	$414,500 Land $159,800 Building $254,700	$464,671
2023	$3,101.00 (+0.58%)	$305,200 (-) Land $114,300 Building $190,900
2022	$3,083.00	$305,200 Land $114,300 Building $190,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 49 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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

Wildfire risk around 49 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 35,298 people · EPA ID RI1559512
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	22 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 442 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