South Kingstown Town property record for 278 Willard Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $348,525 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,441 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-15-0390-00 |
| Primary APN | R-15-0390-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,553 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,049 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-15-0390-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 WILLARD AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 WILLARD AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3150 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1645 / 299 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001919-487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 278 WILLARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3150 |
| Document Number | 001919-487 |
| Book / Page | 1919 / 487 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 41296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 278 WILLARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3150 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 278 WILLARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3150 |
| Document Number | 1645-299 |
| Book / Page | 001645 / 000299 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $348.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 WILLARD AVE SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI 028793150, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3150 |
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 | $4,441.00 (+2.07%) | $496,800 (+26.16%) Land $212,700 Building $284,100 | $663,465 |
| 2023 | $4,351.00 (+0.9%) | $393,800 (-) Land $157,300 Building $236,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,312.00 | $393,800 Land $157,300 Building $236,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 80% of the US · above 62% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 206 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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