Cranston City property record for 197 Smith St, Cranston, RI 02905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,088 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:2-4 L:236 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:2-4 L:236 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,766 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 841 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 841 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 841 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,640 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23090250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 SMITH ST |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02905-4126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 13500 |
197 Smith St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 SMITH ST, CRANSTON, RI 02905-4126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2702 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Smith St was $5,088.
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 | $5,088.00 | $366,600 Land $99,600 Building $267,000 | $526,526 |
| 2023 | $4,302.00 (+2.11%) | $227,600 (-) Land $43,700 Building $183,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,213.00 | $227,600 Land $43,700 Building $183,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Smith St 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 197 Smith St 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 1,104 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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