Cranston City property record for 1 Merit Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:16-2 L:296 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:16-2 L:296 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,426 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,223 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1129997 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 MERIT DR |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02920-3645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 296 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 14400 |
1 Merit Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 MERIT DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-3645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 6341-207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1 MERIT DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-3645 |
| Document Number | 6341-207 |
| Book / Page | 6341 / 207 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 156650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Merit Dr was $6,879.
Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Cranston City |
| Unified School District | Cranston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,879.00 | $495,600 Land $168,300 Building $327,300 | $523,882 |
| 2023 | $6,747.00 (+2.1%) | $357,000 (-) Land $120,300 Building $236,700 | |
| 2022 | $6,608.00 | $357,000 Land $120,300 Building $236,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Merit Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| 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.
The area around 1 Merit Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | PROVIDENCE-CITY OF serves 333,142 people · EPA ID RI1592024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 438 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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