Providence City property record for 53 Dix Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,897 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2750-51 |
| Primary APN | 3-2750-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,274 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3-2750-51 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 DIX AVE |
| City | JOHNSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02919-4868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | JOHNSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5046 |
| Census Tract | 12401 |
53 Dix Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 180 RIVER FARM DR, EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818-2117 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2184 / 256 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2953-115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON RI |
| Property Address | 53 DIX AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-4868 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002953-117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2953/117 |
| Instrument | 157847 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSTON RI |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 DIX AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-4868 |
| Document Number | 002953-115 |
| Book / Page | 2953 / 115 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 157846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Dix Ave was $4,897, down 5.6% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,897.00 (-5.59%) | $396,800 (+19.48%) Land $122,300 Building $274,500 | $416,500 |
| 2025 | $5,187.00 | $332,100 Land $86,300 Building $245,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,081.00 (+1.4%) | $332,100 (+54.04%) Land $86,300 Building $245,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,011.00 | $215,600 Land $63,900 Building $151,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Dix Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 53 Dix Ave 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 1,147 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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