South Kingstown Town property record for 78 Dam St, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,149 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-10-1414-80 |
| Primary APN | R-10-1414-80 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R-60-6003-83 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 DAM ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
78 Dam St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 DAM ST, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
| May 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202331116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1870 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 78 DAM ST, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2109 |
| Document Number | 00001870-4 |
| Book / Page | 1870 / 4 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 31116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 78 DAM ST, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2109 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000031117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 31117 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 78 DAM ST, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2109 |
| Document Number | 1641-391 |
| Book / Page | 001641 / 000391 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 78 DAM ST SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI 028792109, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2109 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Dam St was $3,149.
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 | $3,149.00 | $352,200 Land $165,700 Building $186,500 | $435,231 |
| 2023 | $2,986.00 (+0.91%) | $270,200 (-) Land $127,400 Building $142,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,959.00 | $270,200 Land $127,400 Building $142,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Dam St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 78 Dam St 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 97% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | 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 277 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 |
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