South Kingstown Town property record for 53 Highland Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Refinance Apr 2024 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-02-0363-00 |
| Primary APN | R-02-0363-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,206 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,252 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-02-0363-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
53 Highland Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2024.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JAMES DOUGHERTY |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BENJAMIN DOUGHERTY |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance JONATHAN DOUGHERTY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001879-45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001879-65 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1879/65 |
| Instrument | 32983 |
| Name | JAMES DOUGHERTY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001879-59 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1879/59 |
| Instrument | 32982 |
| Name | BENJAMIN DOUGHERTY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 53 HIGHLAND AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 |
| Document Number | 0001879-45 |
| Book / Page | 1879 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 32979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001879-53 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1879/53 |
| Instrument | 32981 |
| Name | JONATHAN DOUGHERTY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Highland Ave was $4,566.
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 | $4,566.00 | $510,700 Land $238,800 Building $271,900 | $555,426 |
| 2023 | $4,248.00 (+0.93%) | $384,400 (-) Land $176,700 Building $207,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,209.00 | $384,400 Land $176,700 Building $207,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| 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 53 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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