Stonington Town property record for 278 River Rd, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,659 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:7 B:1 L:18 |
| Primary APN | STON M:7 B:1 L:18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 460300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 RIVER RD |
| City | PAWCATUCK |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06379-2065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-20 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STONINGTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | STONINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 705101 |
278 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2002.
Source: Stonington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 RIVER RD, PAWCATUCK, CT 06379-2065 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 504 / 734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 River Rd was $5,659, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Stonington Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Stonington Town |
| Unified School District | Stonington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,659.00 (+6.79%) | $276,700 (-) Land $113,800 Building $162,900 | $402,982 (+108.06%) |
| 2025 | $5,299.00 | $276,700 Land $113,800 Building $162,900 | $193,690 Land $79,660 Building $114,030 |
| 2024 | $5,299.00 (+5.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,025.00 (+23.01%) | $276,700 (+65.89%) Land $113,800 Building $162,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,085.00 | $166,800 Land $90,200 Building $76,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 278 River Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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