Providence City property record for 78 Colfax St, Providence, RI 02905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,900 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,706 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:54 L:925 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:54 L:925 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,011 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,301 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 COLFAX ST |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02905-1727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 925 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
78 Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 COLFAX ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-1727 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9625 / 96 |
| Transfer Doc | 9373-277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Colfax St was $2,706.
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 | $2,706.00 | $322,200 Land $125,000 Building $197,200 | $375,763 |
| 2023 | $4,452.00 (+3.1%) | $242,600 (-) Land $79,100 Building $163,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,318.00 | $242,600 Land $79,100 Building $163,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Colfax 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 78 Colfax 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 |
|---|
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 783 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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