252 Poplar Dr, Cranston, RI 02920 Property Records

Cranston City property record for 252 Poplar Dr, Cranston, RI 02920

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,509 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$5,244 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:10=3 L:1242 U

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:10=3 L:1242 U
Alternative APNs
  • CRAN M:10-3 L:1242 U
  • 17186680

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,196 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,526 sqft
1st Floor Area1,196 sqft
Basement Area1,066 sqft
Unfinished Basement566 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,509 sqft (0.241 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number17186680
Street Address252 POPLAR DR
CityCRANSTON
StateRI
Zip02920-5552
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA8
Legal Lot Number1242
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Township / Civil DivisionCRANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract13900

Owner

Source: Cranston City records, as of June 22, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address252 POPLAR DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITIZENS BANK
Mar 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK
Mar 1, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 1, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 6, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5730 / 220
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Property Address252 POPLAR DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0LR7070-38
DateMar 13, 2026
Book PageLR7070/38
Instrument20180
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Property Address252 POPLAR DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number6206-345
DateMar 26, 2021
Book Page6206/345
Instrument51240
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueApr 1, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Recording DateMar 1, 2019
Property Address252 POPLAR DR, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552
Document Number5730-220
Book / Page005730 / 000220
Instrument DateMar 1, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$290.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 POPLAR DR CRANSTON RI 029205552, CRANSTON, RI 02920-5552

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 Value
2025$5,244.00 (+3.19%)$377,800 (+40.5%) Land $145,200 Building $232,600
2023$5,082.00 (+2.11%)$268,900 (-) Land $103,900 Building $165,000
2022$4,977.00$268,900 Land $103,900 Building $165,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies12 units insured
incl. 8 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2010–2021)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 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 SystemCNE - HOPKINS HILL ROAD ENTRY POINT
private · serves 317 people · EPA ID RI2980452
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Also Mapped HerePROVIDENCE-CITY OF
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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