Westerly Town property record for 51 Highland Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WEST M:57 B:256 |
| Primary APN | WEST M:57 B:256 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,742 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7230300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | WESTERLY |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02891-1957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTERLY RI |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
51 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Westerly Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 HIGHLAND AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-1957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1898 / 600 |
| Transfer Doc | 1898-600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Highland Ave was $3,715.
Source: Westerly Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Westerly Town |
| Unified School District | Westerly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,715.00 | $477,500 Land $159,900 Building $317,600 | $616,038 |
| 2023 | $3,476.00 (+0.61%) | $342,100 (-) Land $114,400 Building $227,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,455.00 | $342,100 Land $114,400 Building $227,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 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 risk around 51 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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