South Kingstown Town property record for 55 Prospect Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,678 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-20-1701-00 |
| Primary APN | R-20-1701-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,238 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-20-1701-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 PROSPECT AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 656 / 93 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 55 PROSPECT AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3522 |
| Document Number | 1660-629 |
| Book / Page | 1660 / 629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $50.57 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1660-631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1660/631 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,471.00 (-5.02%) | $612,000 (+17.4%) Land $226,800 Building $385,200 |
| 2023 | $5,760.00 (+0.91%) | $521,300 (-) Land $174,300 Building $347,000 |
| 2022 | $5,708.00 | $521,300 Land $174,300 Building $347,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · other causes |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 304 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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