South Kingstown Town property record for 285 North Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 2.18 acres (94,961 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,363 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R-50-0605-84 |
| Primary APN | R-50-0605-84 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 94,961 sqft (2.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-60-0710-17 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 NORTH RD |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-2171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
285 North Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 NORTH RD, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1666 / 357 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001843-150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 285 NORTH RD, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2171 |
| Document Number | 001843-150 |
| Book / Page | 1843 / 150 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 NORTH RD, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2171 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 NORTH RD, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2171 |
| Document Number | 1666-357 |
| Book / Page | 001666 / 000357 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 309 PROMENADE AVE WARWICK RI 028868324, WARWICK, RI 02886-8324 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 North Rd was $5,363.
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 | $5,363.00 | $599,900 Land $232,500 Building $367,400 | $694,974 |
| 2023 | $4,576.00 (+0.93%) | $414,100 (-) Land $180,300 Building $233,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,534.00 | $414,100 Land $180,300 Building $233,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 North Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2005–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 285 North 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 94% of the US · lower than 80% 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 | 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 57 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 |
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