16 Columbus Ave, Johnston, RI 02919 Property Records

Johnston Town property record for 16 Columbus Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	8 bd · 3 ba · 3,625 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.239 acres (10,416 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$285,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,537 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-0088-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-0088-25`
Alternative APN	`JOHN M:0018 L:008`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,625 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,330 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,564 sqft
Basement Area	2,052 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,052 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,416 sqft (0.239 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	20-0088-25
Street Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE
City	JOHNSTON
State	RI
Zip	02919-3344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	R15
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON RI
Township / Civil Division	JOHNSTON
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5001
Census Tract	12401

Owner

Source: Johnston Town records, as of June 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3344
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jul 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Mar 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Feb 1, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PACIFIC UNION FINCL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 5, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017131491
Deed Book / Page	2569 / 259
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON RI
Property Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3344
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 9, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	003233-314
Date	Apr 29, 2024
Book Page	3233/314
Instrument	177882

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	277 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON RI
Property Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3344
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	003184-271
Date	Jul 28, 2023
Book Page	3184/271
Instrument	174142

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	289 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON RI
Property Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3344
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	003075-286
Date	Mar 1, 2022
Book Page	3075/286
Instrument	166161

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2047

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JOHNSTON RI
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2017
Property Address	16 COLUMBUS AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3344
Document Number	2569-259
Book / Page	2569 / 259
Instrument	131491
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$99.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	25690260
Date	Feb 1, 2017
Instrument	02569/0260

Lender

Name	PACIFIC UNION FINCL

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Johnston Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Rhode Island
County Subdivision	Johnston Town
Unified School District	Johnston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$7,537.00 (+2.1%)	$482,500 (-) Land $91,600 Building $390,900
2023	$7,382.00 (+3.3%)	$482,500 (+56.91%) Land $91,600 Building $390,900
2022	$7,146.00	$307,500 Land $70,300 Building $237,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1983)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1983 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of Rhode Island
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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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