South Kingstown Town property record for 17 Orchard Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $568,750 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,611 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-60-0704-17 |
| Primary APN | R-60-0704-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,771 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-60-0704-17 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 ORCHARD AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
17 Orchard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ORCHARD AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMESTAR MORTAGE INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1813 / 458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 ORCHARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3518 |
| Document Number | 001813-458 |
| Book / Page | 1813 / 458 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0000019300 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19300 |
| Name | HOMESTAR MORTAGE INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 ORCHARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3518 |
| Document Number | 1774-508 |
| Book / Page | 1774 / 508 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 822 TEN ROD RD, EXETER, RI 02822-2419 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Orchard Ave was $5,611.
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 | $5,611.00 | $627,600 Land $243,700 Building $383,900 | $681,820 |
| 2023 | $5,576.00 (+0.92%) | $504,600 (-) Land $187,500 Building $317,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,525.00 | $504,600 Land $187,500 Building $317,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Orchard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Orchard Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 91% 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 137 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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