Providence City property record for 71 Common St, Providence, RI 02908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,415 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,422 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:68 L:851 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:68 L:851 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,415 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,518 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,098 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 329 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,038 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,038 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,230 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 45007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 COMMON ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02908-4958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 851 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Smith Hill Historic District listed 1993 · 48 contributing resources · NRIS 93001183 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
71 Common St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 COMMON ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-4958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10360 / 309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Common St was $6,422.
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 | $6,422.00 | $764,500 Land $166,000 Building $598,500 | $803,971 |
| 2023 | $10,140.00 (+3.09%) | $552,600 (-) Land $78,400 Building $474,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,836.00 | $552,600 Land $78,400 Building $474,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Common St 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 71 Common 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 613 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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