Providence City property record for 173 Whittier Ave, Providence, RI 02909
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,182 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $537,850 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,921 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:107 L:177 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:107 L:177 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,118 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,276 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 | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 2280 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 WHITTIER AVE |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02909-4469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 177 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
173 Whittier Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 WHITTIER AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-4469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024367540 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14128 / 301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Whittier Ave was $3,921.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,921.00 | $519,300 Land $129,600 Building $389,700 |
| 2023 | $6,116.00 (+3.08%) | $333,300 (-) Land $72,900 Building $260,400 |
| 2022 | $5,933.00 | $333,300 Land $72,900 Building $260,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 173 Whittier Ave 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 173 Whittier 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 904 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 |
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