Providence City property record for 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI 02909
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,996 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:42 L:229 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:42 L:229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 399 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,875 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20395 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 WALDO ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02909-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 229 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
242 Waldo St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 WALDO ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3860 / 120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Waldo St was $2,996.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,996.00 | $396,800 Land $109,200 Building $287,600 | $403,999 |
| 2023 | $5,028.00 (+3.1%) | $274,000 (-) Land $72,800 Building $201,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,877.00 | $274,000 Land $72,800 Building $201,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Waldo 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 242 Waldo 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 1,075 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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