Providence City property record for 166 Nelson St, Providence, RI 02908
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,685 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,360 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:83 L:21 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:83 L:21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 325 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,329 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Two-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,300 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 37895 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | P:0830021 L:0000 |
| Street Address | 166 NELSON ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02908-2713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT:21 CITY/MUNI/TWP:PROVIDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
166 Nelson St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Providence City records, as of April 29, 2024
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 385 WESTMINSTER ST APT 2C, 2C, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-3260 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013902-44 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Providence City assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Providence City |
| Unified School District | Providence School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,360.00 (+3.1%) | $346,600 (-) Land $104,400 Building $242,200 |
| 2022 | $6,169.00 | $346,600 Land $104,400 Building $242,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 166 Nelson 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 166 Nelson 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 |
|---|
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 777 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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