Westerly Town property record for 78 Ocean View Hwy, Westerly, RI 02891
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,803 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $45,959 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WEST M:164 B:17 |
| Primary APN | WEST M:164 B:17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,803 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,471 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 19069513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 OCEAN VIEW HWY |
| City | WESTERLY |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02891-5251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTERLY RI |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERLY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
78 Ocean View Hwy, a residential property, is held in a trust since December 2021.
Source: Westerly Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 770657, MEMPHIS, TN 38177-0657 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 31524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTERLY RI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 OCEAN VIEW HWY, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5251 |
| Document Number | 2021-31524 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 31524 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-6975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 770657, MEMPHIS, TN 38177-0657 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Ocean View Hwy was $45,959.
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 | $45,959.00 | $6,464,000 Land $5,459,000 Building $1,005,000 | $7,081,603 |
| 2023 | $42,987.00 (+0.63%) | $4,468,500 (-) Land $3,667,200 Building $801,300 | |
| 2022 | $42,719.00 | $4,468,500 Land $3,667,200 Building $801,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Ocean View Hwy 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 456 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 506 units insured incl. 50 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 157 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 157 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 78 Ocean View Hwy 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 96% of the US · lower than 88% 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 | 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 77 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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