Cranston City property record for 196 Poplar Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:10-3 L:940 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:10-3 L:940 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,323 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,078 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,088 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2064250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 POPLAR DR |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02920-5552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 940 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
196 Poplar Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 POPLAR DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Poplar Dr was $5,026.
Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Cranston City |
| Unified School District | Cranston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,026.00 | $362,100 Land $141,000 Building $221,100 | $371,340 |
| 2023 | $4,946.00 (+2.11%) | $261,700 (-) Land $100,900 Building $160,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,844.00 | $261,700 Land $100,900 Building $160,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Poplar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2010–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 196 Poplar Dr 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 |
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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 | CNE - HOPKINS HILL ROAD ENTRY POINT private · serves 317 people · EPA ID RI2980452 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | PROVIDENCE-CITY OF |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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