56 Benson Ave, Westerly, RI 02891 Property Records

Westerly Town property record for 56 Benson Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$132,000 (Mar 2000)
Tax Bill$6,874 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Refinance
Apr 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APNWEST M:164 B:262

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWEST M:164 B:262
Alternative APNs
  • M:164 B:262 L
  • 13116900

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,836 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,386 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number13116900
Street Address56 BENSON AVE
CityWESTERLY
StateRI
Zip02891-5318
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Block262
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Township / Civil DivisionWESTERLY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1066
Census Tract51000

Owner

Source: Westerly Town records · APN WEST M:164 B:262

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address43 SHERWOOD LN, MARLBOROUGH, CT 06447-1457
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CITIZENS BANK
Apr 09, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 09, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 22, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 22, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page820 / 2
Last Transfer DateMar 23, 2020
Transfer Doc2020-6266
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Property Address56 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5318
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021-29649
DateNov 24, 2021
Book Page2021/29649
Instrument2021-6570
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueDec 01, 2046

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Recording DateApr 09, 2020
Property Address56 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5318
Document Number2020-6290
Book / Page002020 / 006290
Instrument DateMar 23, 2020
Instrument1483
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 BENSON AVE WESTERLY RI 028915318, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5318

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWESTERLY RI
Recording DateApr 09, 2020
Property Address56 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5318
Document Number02020-6266
Book / Page2020 / 6266
Instrument DateMar 23, 2020
Instrument2020-1481
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 BENSON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5318

Mortgage

Document Number02020-6269
DateApr 09, 2020
Book Page2020/6269
Instrument2020-1482
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMay 01, 2040

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$6,874.00 (-1.79%)$966,800 (+32.89%) Land $612,100 Building $354,700
2023$6,999.00 (+0.63%)$727,500 (-) Land $437,200 Building $290,300
2022$6,955.00$727,500 Land $437,200 Building $290,300

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 X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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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