Bristol Town property record for 29 Defiance Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,284 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,063 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,616 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-1742-01 |
| Primary APN | 13-1742-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,883 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,063 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13-1742-01 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 DEFIANCE AVE |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02809-1338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 30902 |
29 Defiance Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 DEFIANCE AVE, BRISTOL, RI 02809-1338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1590 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Property Address | 29 DEFIANCE AVE, BRISTOL, RI 02809-1338 |
| Document Number | 1921-174 |
| Book / Page | 001921 / 000174 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 DEFIANCE AVE BRISTOL RI 028091338, BRISTOL, RI 02809-1338 |
| Document Number | 1921-174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001921/000174 |
| Name | NAVIGANT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Defiance Ave was $8,616, up 16.8% from the year before.
Source: Bristol Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Bristol Town |
| Unified School District | Bristol-Warren Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,616.00 (+16.81%) | |
| 2025 | $7,376.00 | $533,700 Land $202,700 Building $331,000 |
| 2023 | $7,130.00 (+2.77%) | $533,700 (-) Land $202,700 Building $331,000 |
| 2022 | $6,938.00 | $533,700 Land $202,700 Building $331,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 29 Defiance Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 61 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1985–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · other causes |
| 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 29 Defiance Ave 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 88% 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| i3 Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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