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186 Bluff Ave, Cranston (Providence), RI 02905 Property Records

Cranston City property record for 186 Bluff Ave, Cranston, RI 02905

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,111 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$6,179 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCRAN M:2-2 L:3692 U

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCRAN M:2-2 L:3692 U
Alternative APNs
  • M:2=2 L:3692 U
  • 13138270
  • 13143708
  • 17188250

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,615 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,535 sqft
1st Floor Area871 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Unfinished Basement816 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,111 sqft (0.117 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number17188250
Street Address186 BLUFF AVE
CityCRANSTON
StateRI
Zip02905-3727
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA6
Legal Lot Number3692
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Township / Civil DivisionCRANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract13400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats
listed 2015 · 127 contributing resources · NRIS 15000497

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address186 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3727
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 11, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 2, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
Jun 6, 2023Executor's Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
RJJ LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page6751 / 121
Last Transfer DateMay 8, 2026
Transfer DocLR7095-321
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Recording DateMay 11, 2026
Property Address186 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3727
Document NumberLR7095-321
Book / PageLR7095 / 321
Instrument DateMay 8, 2026
Instrument202640110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address186 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3727

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Recording DateFeb 2, 2024
Property Address186 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3727
Document Number006751-121
Book / Page6751 / 121
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2024
Instrument8990
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address213 TERRACE AVE, RIVERSIDE, RI 02915-4822

Mortgage

Document Number0000009000
DateFeb 2, 2024
Instrument9000
Lender
NameMORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2023: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Recording DateJun 6, 2023
Property Address186 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-3727
Document Number006656-132
Book / Page6656 / 132
Instrument DateJun 1, 2023
Instrument50820
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address335 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-1152

Mortgage

Document Number006656-135
DateJun 6, 2023
Book Page6656/135
Instrument50830
Lender
NameRJJ LLC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
MunicipalityCranston City
Unified School DistrictCranston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,179.00 (+5.84%)$445,200 (+44.12%) Land $194,200 Building $251,000$592,252
2023$5,838.00 (+2.1%)$308,900 (-) Land $140,300 Building $168,600
2022$5,718.00$308,900 Land $140,300 Building $168,600

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 25 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies27 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims31 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 31
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Bob, Aug 1991 · 3 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemPROVIDENCE-CITY OF
serves 333,142 people · EPA ID RI1592024
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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