North Smithfield Town property record for 52 Buell Ave, North Smithfield, RI 02896
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,658 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,697 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NSMI M:0009 L:0665 |
| Primary APN | NSMI M:0009 L:0665 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,658 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,697 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 BUELL AVE |
| City | NORTH SMITHFIELD |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02896-7202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Lot Number | 665 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH SMITHFIELD RI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH SMITHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 12802 |
52 Buell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: North Smithfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 BUELL AVE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896-7202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202554549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1020 / 180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000969-141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH SMITHFIELD RI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 52 BUELL AVE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896-7202 |
| Document Number | 000969-141 |
| Book / Page | 969 / 141 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 50817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 52 BUELL AVE, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896-7202 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Buell Ave was $4,194.
Source: North Smithfield Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | North Smithfield Town |
| Unified School District | North Smithfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,194.00 | $364,700 Land $86,700 Building $278,000 | $457,787 |
| 2023 | $3,850.00 (+2.45%) | $270,200 (-) Land $72,000 Building $198,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,758.00 | $270,200 Land $72,000 Building $198,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Buell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1990 · other causes |
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 risk around 52 Buell Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 62% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | WOONSOCKET WATER DIVISION serves 45,828 people · EPA ID RI1559518 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 117 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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