South Kingstown Town property record for 978 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-07-1177-70 |
| Primary APN | R-07-1177-70 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,321 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,029 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R-07-1177-70 |
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| Street Address | 978 KINGSTOWN RD |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02879-2429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Peace Dale Historic District listed 1987 · 183 contributing resources · NRIS 87000493 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
978 Kingstown Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: South Kingstown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 22, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202644938 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1938 / 232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001867-364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 978 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2429 |
| Document Number | 0000044938 |
| Book / Page | 1938 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 978 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879-2429 |
| Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
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| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.52% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 978 KINGSTOWN RD, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879-2429 |
| Document Number | 001867-364 |
| Book / Page | 1867 / 364 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 30536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 564 GOLDEN BEACH DR, GOLDEN BEACH, FL 33160-2245 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Kingstown Rd was $3,552.
Source: South Kingstown Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $3,552.00 | $397,300 Land $155,000 Building $242,300 | $516,333 |
| 2023 | $4,059.00 (+0.92%) | $367,300 (-) Land $119,300 Building $248,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,022.00 | $367,300 Land $119,300 Building $248,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Kingstown Rd 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2005–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · river or lake 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 978 Kingstown Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Rhode Island |
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| 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 | VEOLIA WATER WAKEFIELD RHODE ISLAND INC private · serves 21,225 people · EPA ID RI1615624 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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