281 Central Ave, Johnston, RI 02919 Property Records

Johnston Town property record for 281 Central Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.604 acres (26,326 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$4,889 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-6893-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-6893-00
Alternative APN
  • JOHN M:0023 L:030

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,568 sqft
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft
Basement Area576 sqft
Finished Basement576 sqft
Unfinished Basement576 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area26,326 sqft (0.604 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number13-6893-00
Street Address281 CENTRAL AVE
CityJOHNSTON
StateRI
Zip02919-4925
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR15
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionJOHNSTON RI
Township / Civil DivisionJOHNSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1041
Census Tract12402

Owner

Source: Johnston Town records, as of October 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address404 WYMAN ST, 425, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1228
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023172250
Deed Book / Page3160 / 203
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOHNSTON RI
Recording DateMar 8, 2023
Property Address281 CENTRAL AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-4925
Document Number003160-203
Book / Page3160 / 203
Instrument DateMar 7, 2023
Instrument172250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address404 WYMAN ST STE 425, 425, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1228

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
County SubdivisionJohnston Town
Unified School DistrictJohnston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,889.00 (-7.23%)$396,200 (+17.43%) Land $138,600 Building $257,600$443,866
2025$5,270.00 (+2.09%)$337,400 (-) Land $98,400 Building $239,000
2023$5,162.00 (-1.77%)$337,400 (+49.23%) Land $98,400 Building $239,000
2022$5,255.00$226,100 Land $73,200 Building $152,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1981–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 6
Most Recent ClaimDec 2024 · river or lake flooding

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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 83% of Rhode Island
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemPROVIDENCE-CITY OF
serves 333,142 people · EPA ID RI1592024
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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