Kent County, RI Property Records
Property records in Kent, Rhode Island, document ownership and legal interests in real estate within the county’s cities and towns, including Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, and West Greenwich. These records commonly include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, property transfers, parcel details, assessed values, and tax information. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, preparing real estate transactions, checking encumbrances, and supporting legal or financial due diligence.
Because Rhode Island property records are maintained at the municipal level, users should access official records through the appropriate city or town clerk, assessor, or tax collector where the property is located. For example, Warwick residents and researchers can review the city’s official land evidence resources through the municipal clerk’s office for official property records. For properties in other Kent County municipalities, users should consult the corresponding local government office for authoritative records and search options.
Kent County, RI Property Records & Statistics
Kent County has a median rent of $1,253, just under the Rhode Island median of $1,259 and far above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.62% of occupied homes, slightly below the state share of 22.03% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households in the county own their homes.
The median home value is $299,200, noticeably lower than the state figure of $418,350 but still well above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.57% is higher than both the state rate of 1.39% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homes in Kent County are therefore more affordable to buy than elsewhere in Rhode Island, but owners carry a heavier tax rate relative to value.
Median household income is $87,907, identical to the state figure and well above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.79%, lower than the state's 3.53% and the national 2.87%, which points to a solid local job market.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with mid-range home values by Rhode Island standards, high property tax rates, state-level incomes, low unemployment, and a largely owner-occupied housing stock.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kent
Kent County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 75,777 total parcels, including 65,156 residential and 4,053 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.2% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 152,201 deeds and 211,289 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 55,940 properties, with the latest valuation update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 75,777 |
| Residential Parcels | 65,156 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,053 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.2% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 152,201 |
| Mortgage Records | 211,289 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 55,940 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 11,189 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it has been recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was passed from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the debt was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Kent County has 363,751 assignment and release records. They include 32,197 assignment documents recorded from April 1, 1931, through August 15, 2025, and 331,552 release documents recorded from January 4, 2001, through August 19, 2025, plus 2 other documents.
These records let buyers, owners, title researchers, and lenders follow a loan from lender to lender and confirm whether earlier mortgages were paid off. That is useful before a purchase or refinance, when an unreleased mortgage could affect a property's title. The long assignment history, which reaches back to 1931, also gives researchers a deeper look at older transactions.
How to Search Kent County, RI Property Records
Kent County property records are maintained by town and city clerks, not by one county office. The county has 75,777 parcels, and searchable information includes deeds, mortgages, assessments, valuations, and foreclosure filings that can confirm ownership, show a property's recorded history, and reveal open liens.
For Coventry, visit the Coventry Town Clerk page for office information, then use the Coventry land records search to look up recorded documents. The office is at 1670 Flat River Road, phone 401-822-9173, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For East Greenwich, the East Greenwich land evidence page explains how records are kept, and the East Greenwich land evidence search gives access to the documents. The Town Clerk is at 125 Main Street, phone 401-886-8603.
Start with the property address, owner name, or the date of a transaction. Enter the most complete details available, review the list of results, and open the document that matches. For records that are not online, call the clerk's office in the town where the property sits.
Kent Registrar of Deeds
Coventry Town Clerk
East Greenwich Town Clerk
Kent County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kent County property records by address?
Kent County records are held by each town, so search in the town where the property is located. Use the Coventry land records search or the East Greenwich land evidence search, enter the address or owner name, and open the matching documents.
How can I find property owners in Kent County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds. Search the Coventry land records or East Greenwich land evidence by address or name to find the latest deed. The Coventry Town Clerk, 401-822-9173, and East Greenwich Town Clerk, 401-886-8603, can help locate documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kent County?
Assessments are set locally, and Kent County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Town Clerk in Coventry at 401-822-9173 or in East Greenwich at 401-886-8603 for the correct assessor's office. Have the property address ready so staff can direct you to the parcel's current assessment.
Where can I find Kent County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by each town, not by the county. Call the Coventry Town Clerk at 401-822-9173 or the East Greenwich Town Clerk at 401-886-8603 to find the tax collector for your town and learn how to view or pay a bill. Keep the parcel or address handy to speed things up.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kent County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other land evidence are recorded by town clerks. Search online through the Coventry land records or East Greenwich land evidence. East Greenwich's office at 125 Main Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Kent County parcel maps and GIS information?
Rhode Island's statewide RIGIS data portal provides parcel and other map layers that cover Kent County's 75,777 parcels. For town-level parcel maps, ask the Coventry or East Greenwich Town Clerk where the local mapping tools are. Parcel maps are for reference only and are not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kent County?
Permits and zoning are handled by each town's building and planning offices. Call the Coventry Town Clerk at 401-822-9173 or the East Greenwich Town Clerk at 401-886-8603 and ask to be connected to the building official or zoning office. Providing the property address will help staff answer accurately.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kent County?
The online land records tools are designed for looking up one property or name at a time. To build a list, search the Coventry and East Greenwich records address by address. For larger requests, contact the relevant Town Clerk to ask what is available.