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488 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908 Property Records

Providence City property record for 488 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details1,700 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.042 acres (1,829 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$6,249 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Dec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNPROV M:69 L:406

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNPROV M:69 L:406
Alternative APNs
  • P:0690406 L:0000
  • 32429

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,700 sqft Total Area
Gross Area1,856 sqft
1st Floor Area1,700 sqft
Basement Area425 sqft
Unfinished Basement425 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area1,829 sqft (0.042 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number32429
Street Address488 SMITH ST
CityPROVIDENCE
StateRI
Zip02908-4307
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Lot Number406
JurisdictionPROVIDENCE RI
Township / Civil DivisionPROVIDENCE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract2500

Owner

488 Smith St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.

Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address488 SMITH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-4307
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 21, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026410707
Deed Book / Page14660 / 222
Prior Transfer DateOct 7, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc014248-145
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPROVIDENCE RI
Recording DateMar 2, 2026
Property Address488 SMITH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-4307
Document Number014660-222
Book / Page14660 / 222
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2026
Instrument2026410707
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPROVIDENCE RI
Recording DateDec 21, 2022
Property Address488 SMITH ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-4307
Document Number013770-261
Book / Page13770 / 261
Instrument DateDec 20, 2022
Instrument2022337777
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10 ENFIELD ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02919-6606

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Smith St was $6,249.

Source: Providence City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
MunicipalityProvidence City
Unified School DistrictProvidence School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$6,249.00$214,000 Land $90,900 Building $123,100
2023$5,402.00 (+8.76%)$153,900 (+9.69%) Land $60,600 Building $93,300
2022$4,967.00$140,300 Land $60,600 Building $79,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 488 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 488 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 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 SystemPROVIDENCE-CITY OF
serves 333,142 people · EPA ID RI1592024
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 475 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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