Westerly Town property record for 257 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.719 acres (31,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,549 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WEST M:131 B:25 |
| Primary APN | WEST M:131 B:25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,685 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,307 sqft (0.719 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 12048540 |
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| Street Address | 257 SHORE RD |
| City | WESTERLY |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02891-3925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTERLY RI |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
257 Shore Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Westerly Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 SHORE RD, WESTERLY, RI 02891-3925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1917 / 786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Shore Rd was $3,549.
Source: Westerly Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Westerly Town |
| Unified School District | Westerly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,549.00 | $499,200 Land $323,800 Building $175,400 | $589,185 |
| 2023 | $3,650.00 (+0.63%) | $379,400 (-) Land $231,500 Building $147,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,627.00 | $379,400 Land $231,500 Building $147,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Shore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 140 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 143 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1985–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 257 Shore Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 77% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 35,298 people · EPA ID RI1559512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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