Providence City property record for 79 Vassar Ave, Providence, RI 02906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $471,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,696 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PROV M:7 L:287 |
| Primary APN | PROV M:7 L:287 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,268 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,058 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,750 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32871 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 VASSAR AVE |
| City | PROVIDENCE |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02906-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 287 |
| Jurisdiction | PROVIDENCE RI |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Providence City records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 VASSAR AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 8632 / 225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,696.00 (-40.13%) | $797,100 (+30.78%) Land $484,500 Building $312,600 |
| 2023 | $11,184.00 (+3.09%) | $609,500 (-) Land $306,900 Building $302,600 |
| 2022 | $10,849.00 | $609,500 Land $306,900 Building $302,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
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