Cranston City property record for 296 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 7 ba · 6,545 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,940,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $45,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:12 L:487 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:12 L:487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,545 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,209 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,151 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7324 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 BENEFIT ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02903-2935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 487 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 3602 |
Source: Cranston City records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 BENEFIT ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-2935 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024362386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14067 / 10 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 296 BENEFIT ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-2935 |
| Document Number | 0014067-10 |
| Book / Page | 14067 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024362386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 GOVERNOR ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-3063 |
| Document Number | 2024362387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024362387 |
| Name | BANK RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,955.00 (+90.24%) | $1,767,500 (+34.27%) Land $440,000 Building $1,327,500 |
| 2023 | $24,156.00 (+3.09%) | $1,316,400 (-) Land $440,000 Building $876,400 |
| 2022 | $23,432.00 | $1,316,400 Land $440,000 Building $876,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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