Stonington Town property record for 285 River Rd, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,693 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $26,205 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | STON M:7 B:2 L:12 |
| Primary APN | STON M:7 B:2 L:12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,693 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,086 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,295 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Geothermal |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 432300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 RIVER RD |
| City | PAWCATUCK |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06379-2059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MC-80 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STONINGTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | STONINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 705101 |
285 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Stonington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 RIVER RD, PAWCATUCK, CT 06379-2059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 707 / 597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 River Rd was $26,205, 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 | $26,205.00 (+6.79%) | $1,281,400 (-) Land $618,800 Building $662,600 | $1,307,860 (+45.81%) |
| 2025 | $24,539.00 | $1,281,400 Land $618,800 Building $662,600 | $896,980 Land $433,160 Building $463,820 |
| 2024 | $24,539.00 (+9.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,409.00 (+2.22%) | $1,234,000 (+37.85%) Land $618,800 Building $615,200 | |
| 2022 | $21,923.00 | $895,200 Land $517,300 Building $377,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 285 River 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 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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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