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38 MEADOW ST

WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
2
Beds
1
Baths
860 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,623 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$517,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$334,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$419,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Matunuck SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
South Kingstown High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: South Kingstown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02879These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,537
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.480 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,461
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,549
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

38 Meadow St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Wakefield 02879

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wakefield 02879.

Living area860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 38 Meadow St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 02879Washington County
Living areabigger than860 ft²15% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes14% of homes

About 38 Meadow St

When did 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI last sell?

38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI?

38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 860 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI built?

38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI?

38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI is assigned to Matunuck School (elementary), rated B+; South Kingstown High School (high), rated A-. All sit in South Kingstown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI compare to other homes in Wakefield 02879?

Among the 10,547 homes in Wakefield 02879, it is bigger than 15% of them (860 ft² against a typical 1,570 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Meadow St, Wakefield, RI was $4,623. The county assessed it at $517,100.

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