Providence City property record for 79 Colonial Rd, Providence, RI 02906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,164 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:73 L:474 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:73 L:474 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 34613 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 COLONIAL RD |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02906-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 474 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
79 Colonial Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Providence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 COLONIAL RD, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 014056-231 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 COLONIAL RD, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-2549 |
| Document Number | 014056-231 |
| Book / Page | 14056 / 231 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024361509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 COLONIAL RD, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-2549 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Colonial Rd was $5,164.
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 | $5,164.00 | $614,800 Land $372,400 Building $242,400 | $689,731 |
| 2023 | $8,867.00 (+3.09%) | $483,200 (-) Land $250,900 Building $232,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,601.00 | $483,200 Land $250,900 Building $232,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Colonial Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 79 Colonial Rd 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 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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