Providence City property record for 171 Devonshire St, Providence, RI 02908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,895 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:123 L:316 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:123 L:316 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8576 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 DEVONSHIRE ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02908-1521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 316 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2801 |
171 Devonshire St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1997.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 DEVONSHIRE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-1521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3487 / 217 |
| Transfer Doc | 10520-173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Devonshire St was $2,895.
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 | $2,895.00 | $344,600 Land $168,900 Building $175,700 | $334,556 |
| 2023 | $4,243.00 (+3.11%) | $231,200 (-) Land $92,700 Building $138,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,115.00 | $231,200 Land $92,700 Building $138,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Devonshire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 171 Devonshire 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 849 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 |
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