278 State St, Bristol, RI 02809 Property Records

Bristol Town property record for 278 State St, Bristol, RI 02809

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,278 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,168 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$225,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,183 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-2791-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-2791-23`
Alternative APNs	`BRIS M:33 L:190` `2708`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,278 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,352 sqft
Basement Area	1,408 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,408 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,168 sqft (0.142 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	19-2791-23
Street Address	278 STATE ST
City	BRISTOL
State	RI
Zip	02809-3628
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Lot Number	190
Jurisdiction	BRISTOL RI
Township / Civil Division	BRISTOL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	30800

Owner

Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	278 STATE ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-3628
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1922 / 267
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	BRISTOL RI
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2017
Property Address	278 STATE ST, BRISTOL, RI 02809-3628
Document Number	1922-267
Book / Page	001922 / 000267
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 STATE ST BRISTOL RI 028093628, BRISTOL, RI 02809-3628

Mortgage

Document Number	1922-269
Date	Dec 14, 2017
Book Page	001922/000269

Lender

Name	PEOPLES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Dec 13, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Rhode Island
County Subdivision	Bristol Town
Unified School District	Bristol-Warren Regional School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$6,183.00 (+27.64%)
2025	$4,844.00 (+3.44%)	$350,500 (-) Land $127,800 Building $222,700
2023	$4,683.00 (+2.76%)	$350,500 (-) Land $127,800 Building $222,700
2022	$4,557.00	$350,500 Land $127,800 Building $222,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 Record median of 46 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	49 units insured incl. 3 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	9 (2010–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 9
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 49,000 people · EPA ID RI1647515
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 629 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
i3 Broadband Cable	2,000 / 40
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20