South Kingstown Town property record for 78 Shepherd Dr, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,552 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance Sep 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-11-1097-84 |
| Primary APN | R-11-1097-84 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,776 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-11-1097-84 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-5730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 51302 |
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-5730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WESTERLY COMMUNITY CU |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
| May 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON TR CO |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON TR CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1192 / 710 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001896-664 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-5730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001841-345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1841/345 |
| Instrument | 24921 |
| Name | WESTERLY COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-5730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1804-476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1804/476 |
| Instrument | 17492 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-5730 |
| Document Number | 1744-113 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 STEPHERD DR SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI 02879, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 |
| Document Number | 1744-113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001744/000113 |
| Instrument | 6246 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TR CO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Property Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-5730 |
| Document Number | 1722-304 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 SHEPHERD DR SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI 028795730, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-5730 |
| Document Number | 1722-304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 001722/000304 |
| Instrument | 2147 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TR CO |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,005.00 (+4.66%) | $783,600 (+29.37%) Land $358,000 Building $425,600 |
| 2023 | $6,693.00 (+0.92%) | $605,700 (-) Land $275,300 Building $330,400 |
| 2022 | $6,632.00 | $605,700 Land $275,300 Building $330,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record median of 170 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 170 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SOUTH KINGSTOWN-SOUTH SHORE serves 6,170 people · EPA ID RI1615623 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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