South Kingstown Town property record for 17 Brown St, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Refinance May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-23-0500-35 |
| Primary APN | R-23-0500-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,314 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-23-0500-35 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BROWN ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BROWN ST, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK |
| May 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1195 / 550 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 17 BROWN ST, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 001852-685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1852/685 |
| Instrument | 27373 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 17 BROWN ST, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1741-669 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1741/669 |
| Instrument | 5816 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
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 | $4,188.00 (-2.15%) | $468,500 (+20.97%) Land $175,900 Building $292,600 | $603,245 |
| 2023 | $4,280.00 (+0.92%) | $387,300 (-) Land $135,100 Building $252,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,241.00 | $387,300 Land $135,100 Building $252,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 88% 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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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