185 Grand Ave, Cranston (Providence), RI 02905 Property Records

Cranston City property record for 185 Grand Ave, Cranston, RI 02905

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.093 acres (4,048 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$246,900 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,943 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Transfer Jun 2020 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`CRAN M:2-3 L:3834 U`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`CRAN M:2-3 L:3834 U`
Alternative APNs	`M:2=3 L:3834 U` `8157248`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,339 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,781 sqft
1st Floor Area	715 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	650 sqft
Basement Area	715 sqft
Unfinished Basement	715 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,048 sqft (0.093 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8157248
Street Address	185 GRAND AVE
City	CRANSTON
State	RI
Zip	02905-3909
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B1
Legal Lot Number	3834
Jurisdiction	CRANSTON RI
Township / Civil Division	CRANSTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	13500

Owner

185 Grand Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2026.

Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 8, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 22, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS BK
Apr 7, 2017	Redemption Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Mar 2, 2026
Transfer Doc	LR7082-288
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CRANSTON RI
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2026
Property Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909
Document Number	LR7082-288
Book / Page	LR7082 / 288
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2026
Instrument	202629770
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CRANSTON RI
Recording Date	Jun 8, 2020
Property Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909
Document Number	0000067340
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2020
Instrument	67340
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 7, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$247.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 GRAND AVE CRANSTON RI 029053909, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CRANSTON RI
Property Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909
Document Number	5674-148
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	185 GRAND AVE CRANSTON RI 029053909, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909

Mortgage

Document Number	5674-148
Date	Oct 22, 2018
Book Page	005674/000148

Lender

Name	MISCELLANEOUS BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

April 2017: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	CRANSTON RI
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	185 GRAND AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3909
Document Number	5393-341
Book / Page	005393 / 000341
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	191 ABSALONA HILL RD CHEPACHET RI 028141425, CHEPACHET, RI 02814-1425

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Grand Ave was $4,943.

Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Rhode Island
Municipality	Cranston City
Unified School District	Cranston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,943.00	$356,100 Land $113,400 Building $242,700	$438,277
2023	$4,663.00 (+2.12%)	$246,700 (-) Land $78,200 Building $168,500
2022	$4,566.00	$246,700 Land $78,200 Building $168,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 185 Grand 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.

Wildfire

The area around 185 Grand 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CNE - NEW LONDON TURNPIKE ENTRY POINT private · serves 9,999 people · EPA ID RI2980453
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Jul 2025
Also Mapped Here	PROVIDENCE-CITY OF
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 E. coli not recorded as resolved · Dec 2017
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	9 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 582 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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