Providence City property record for 53 Sears Ave, Providence, RI 02908
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 7 ba · 2,865 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,043 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:64 L:723 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:64 L:723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,043 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 SEARS AVE |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02908-5253 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 723 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 2102 |
53 Sears Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2025.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 N MAIN ST, 501, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-2133 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14435 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 53 SEARS AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-5253 |
| Document Number | 014435-108 |
| Book / Page | 14435 / 108 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025392446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 45 N MAIN ST # 501, 501, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-2133 |
| Document Number | 2025392447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025392447 |
| Name | RFLF 4 LLC |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Sears Ave was $7,454.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,454.00 | $532,400 Land $113,500 Building $418,900 |
| 2023 | $6,716.00 (+3.09%) | $366,000 (-) Land $68,900 Building $297,100 |
| 2022 | $6,515.00 | $366,000 Land $68,900 Building $297,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 53 Sears Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Sears 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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