Cranston City property record for 72 Nelson Rd, Cranston, RI 02921
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:27-4 L:72 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:27-4 L:72 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,369 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,298 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17186130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 NELSON RD |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02921-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
72 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 NELSON RD, CRANSTON, RI 02921-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 72 NELSON RD, CRANSTON, RI 02921-2324 |
| Document Number | 5612-323 |
| Book / Page | 005612 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Nelson Rd was $5,827.
Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| Municipality | Cranston City |
| Unified School District | Cranston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,827.00 | $419,800 Land $163,300 Building $256,500 | $466,670 |
| 2023 | $5,789.00 (+2.1%) | $306,300 (-) Land $116,700 Building $189,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,670.00 | $306,300 Land $116,700 Building $189,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 | 12 (1986–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 72 Nelson Rd is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 77% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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