Cranston City property record for 16 Sylvan Ave, Cranston, RI 02905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,082 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,339 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:2-6 L:2284 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:2-6 L:2284 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,082 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,319 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 24125109 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02905-2511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2284 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 13400 |
16 Sylvan Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 SYLVAN AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-2511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 973 / 250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Sylvan Ave was $6,339.
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 | $6,339.00 | $456,700 Land $97,400 Building $359,300 | $592,816 |
| 2023 | $6,753.00 (+2.1%) | $357,300 (-) Land $64,100 Building $293,200 | |
| 2022 | $6,614.00 | $357,300 Land $64,100 Building $293,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 16 Sylvan Ave 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 862 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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