Providence City property record for 559 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,854 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:7 L:223 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:7 L:223 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,197 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 311 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,699 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32807 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 ELMGROVE AVE |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02906-3541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Blackstone Boulevard Realty Plat Historic District listed 1995 · 153 contributing resources · NRIS 95000711 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
559 Elmgrove Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 ELMGROVE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-3541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6709 / 65 |
| Transfer Doc | 11229-325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 559 Elmgrove Ave was $10,854.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,854.00 | $1,292,200 Land $796,600 Building $495,600 | $1,271,952 |
| 2023 | $15,770.00 (+3.09%) | $859,400 (-) Land $396,200 Building $463,200 | |
| 2022 | $15,297.00 | $859,400 Land $396,200 Building $463,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 Elmgrove Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · 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.
The area around 559 Elmgrove 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 849 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures