Providence City property record for 159 Whitmarsh St, Providence, RI 02907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,158 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:44 L:503 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:44 L:503 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,158 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 21513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WHITMARSH ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02907-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 503 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elmwood Historic District listed 1980 · 255 contributing resources · NRIS 80004603 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Whitmarsh St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WHITMARSH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016546 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11596 / 226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Property Address | 159 WHITMARSH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-2519 |
| Document Number | 11914-313 |
| Book / Page | 011914 / 000313 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WHITMARSH ST PROVIDENCE RI 029072519, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-2519 |
| Document Number | 11914-313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 011914/000313 |
| Instrument | 8531 |
| Name | CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Whitmarsh St was $2,833.
Source: Providence City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Providence City |
| Unified School District | Providence School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,833.00 | $337,300 Land $108,200 Building $229,100 | $376,901 |
| 2023 | $4,894.00 (+3.1%) | $266,700 (-) Land $72,100 Building $194,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,747.00 | $266,700 Land $72,100 Building $194,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Whitmarsh St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 159 Whitmarsh St 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 |
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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 726 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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