Providence City property record for 189 Whittier Ave, Providence, RI 02909
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,889 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:107 L:172 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:107 L:172 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,889 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,121 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 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) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 WHITTIER AVE |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02909-4437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
189 Whittier Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 WHITTIER AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-4437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14466 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 189 WHITTIER AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-4437 |
| Document Number | 014466-169 |
| Book / Page | 14466 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025395138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2025395139 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025395139 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 014466-186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14466/186 |
| Instrument | 2025395140 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Whittier Ave was $4,712.
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 | $4,712.00 | $624,100 Land $129,600 Building $494,500 |
| 2023 | $7,305.00 (+3.09%) | $398,100 (-) Land $72,900 Building $325,200 |
| 2022 | $7,086.00 | $398,100 Land $72,900 Building $325,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 189 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 189 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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