South Kingstown Town property record for 40 Orchard Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-08-3511-50 |
| Primary APN | R-08-3511-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-08-3511-50 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 ORCHARD AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-3531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
40 Orchard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2002.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ORCHARD AVE, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-3531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 966 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 40 ORCHARD AVE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-3531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001879-121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1879/121 |
| Instrument | 32997 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Orchard Ave was $3,976.
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 | $3,976.00 | $444,700 Land $252,100 Building $192,600 | $588,930 |
| 2023 | $3,923.00 (+0.93%) | $355,000 (-) Land $193,900 Building $161,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,887.00 | $355,000 Land $193,900 Building $161,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Orchard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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 40 Orchard 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| 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: 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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