31 Benson Ave, Westerly, RI 02891 Property Records

Westerly Town property record for 31 Benson Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,307 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$620,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$5,527 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Jun 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNWEST M:165 B:15

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWEST M:165 B:15
Alternative APNs
  • M:165 B:15 L
  • 14070425

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area938 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,441 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,307 sqft (0.26 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number14070425
Street Address31 BENSON AVE
CityWESTERLY
StateRI
Zip02891-5302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Block15
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Township / Civil DivisionWESTERLY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract51000

Owner

Source: Westerly Town records · APN WEST M:165 B:15

Assessment roll updated June 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address31 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 12, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 14, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 27, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2021 / 15799
Last Transfer DateJan 30, 2026
Transfer Doc02026-3311
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Recording DateMar 12, 2026
Property Address31 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5302
Document Number02026-3311
Book / Page2026 / 3311
Instrument DateJan 30, 2026
Instrument2026-754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Recording DateJun 14, 2021
Property Address31 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5302
Document Number2021-15799
Book / Page2021 / 15799
Instrument DateJun 09, 2021
Instrument2021-3512
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

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
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address12 BOWMAN DR, GREENWICH, CT 06831-3237

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Westerly Town records · Assessment roll updated June 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
County SubdivisionWesterly Town
Unified School DistrictWesterly School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,527.00 (-0.43%)$777,300 (+34.71%) Land $589,800 Building $187,500
2023$5,551.00 (+0.63%)$577,000 (-) Land $421,600 Building $155,400
2022$5,516.00$577,000 Land $421,600 Building $155,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 26, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation12.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 456 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies506 units insured
incl. 50 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims157 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA22 of 157
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 86 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Bob, Aug 1991 · 14 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 35
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

May also be available: AT&T.

Based on FCC filings for 505 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemWESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 35,298 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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