Bristol Town property record for 51 Union St, Bristol, RI 02809
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,301 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $13,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-1458-40 |
| Primary APN | 23-1458-40 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,534 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 938 |
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| Street Address | 51 UNION ST |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02809-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 30800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bristol Waterfront Historic District listed 1975 · 449 contributing resources · NRIS 75000053 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
51 Union St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 UNION ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RHODE ISLAND CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RI CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 906 / 58 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Property Address | 51 UNION ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002164-121 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2164/121 |
| Instrument | 955 |
| Name | RHODE ISLAND CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Property Address | 51 UNION ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2109 |
| Document Number | 1936-276 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 UNION ST BRISTOL RI 028092109, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2109 |
| Document Number | 1936-276 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001936/000276 |
| Name | RI CU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Union St was $13,472, up 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Bristol Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Bristol Town |
| Unified School District | Bristol-Warren Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,472.00 (+11.36%) | |
| 2025 | $12,098.00 | $1,260,200 Land $306,500 Building $953,700 |
| 2023 | $11,522.00 (+2.77%) | $862,400 (-) Land $255,400 Building $607,000 |
| 2022 | $11,211.00 | $862,400 Land $255,400 Building $607,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 51 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 49 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 49 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 51 Union St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 49,000 people · EPA ID RI1647515 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 | 2 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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| i3 Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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