Cranston City property record for 159 Shaw Ave, Cranston, RI 02905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:2-3 L:1916 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:2-3 L:1916 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,647 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 829 sqft |
| Basement Area | 829 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 829 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,958 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1114165 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SHAW AVE |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02905-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1916 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13400 |
Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SHAW AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 814 / 246 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Property Address | 159 SHAW AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3828 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5847-126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 5847/126 |
| Instrument | 20191008011754 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,136.00 (+1.1%) | $442,100 (+37.68%) Land $207,600 Building $234,500 |
| 2023 | $6,069.00 (+2.1%) | $321,100 (-) Land $150,000 Building $171,100 |
| 2022 | $5,944.00 | $321,100 Land $150,000 Building $171,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 | 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 | CNE - NEW LONDON TURNPIKE ENTRY POINT private · serves 9,999 people · EPA ID RI2980453 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | PROVIDENCE-CITY OF |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 E. coli not recorded as resolved · Dec 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 582 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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