Westerly Town property record for 78 East Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,013 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WEST M:87 B:165 |
| Primary APN | WEST M:87 B:165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,850 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4004127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 EAST AVE |
| City | WESTERLY |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02891-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTERLY RI |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 50802 |
78 East Ave is held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Westerly Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 EAST AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-3004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1771 / 18 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 02024-9079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 East Ave was $3,013.
Source: Westerly Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Westerly Town |
| Unified School District | Westerly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,013.00 | $387,300 Land $172,600 Building $214,700 | $432,178 |
| 2023 | $3,011.00 (+0.57%) | $296,400 (-) Land $123,300 Building $173,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,994.00 | $296,400 Land $123,300 Building $173,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 East Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1991–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 78 East Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 62% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 35,298 people · EPA ID RI1559512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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