Bristol Town property record for 70 Griswold Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,255 sqft · built 1798 |
| Lot Size | 2.83 acres (123,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,869 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-3573-40 |
| Primary APN | 2-3573-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,255 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1798 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1798 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 123,501 sqft (2.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2-3573-40 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 GRISWOLD AVE |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02809-2927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 30800 |
70 Griswold Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Bristol Town records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 GRISWOLD AVE, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2223 / 110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL RI |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 70 GRISWOLD AVE, BRISTOL, RI 02809-2927 |
| Document Number | 002223-110 |
| Book / Page | 2223 / 110 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-5916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30 CHATTANOOGA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-3025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Griswold Ave was $12,869, up 1.2% 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 | $12,869.00 (+1.16%) | |
| 2025 | $12,721.00 | $920,500 Land $313,100 Building $607,400 |
| 2023 | $12,298.00 (+2.77%) | $920,500 (-) Land $313,100 Building $607,400 |
| 2022 | $11,967.00 | $920,500 Land $313,100 Building $607,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 70 Griswold Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 70 Griswold 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 93% of the US · lower than 77% 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 | 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 97 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 |
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