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85 Bluff Ave, Cranston (Providence), RI 02905 Property Records

Cranston City property record for 85 Bluff Ave, Cranston, RI 02905

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,053 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill$4,761 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:2=2 L:2868 U:2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:2=2 L:2868 U:2
Alternative APNs
  • CRAN M:2-2 L:2868 U:2
  • 3326160

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,543 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,472 sqft
1st Floor Area1,110 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area775 sqft
Basement Area464 sqft
Unfinished Basement464 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1904
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,053 sqft (0.093 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number3326160
Street Address85 BLUFF AVE
CityCRANSTON
StateRI
Zip02905-5107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeA6
Legal Lot Number2868
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Township / Civil DivisionCRANSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract13400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats
listed 2015 · 127 contributing resources · NRIS 15000497

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address85 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-5107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5563 / 331
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCRANSTON RI
Recording DateMar 16, 2018
Property Address85 BLUFF AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02905-5107
Document Number5563-331
Book / Page5563 / 331
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$58.11
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number55630334
DateMar 16, 2018
Instrument05563/0334
Lender
NameHOME LN & INVEST BK
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 16, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cranston City assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateRhode Island
MunicipalityCranston City
Unified School DistrictCranston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,761.00 (-0.54%)$343,000 (+35.41%) Building $343,000$426,467
2023$4,787.00 (+2.09%)$253,300 (-) Building $253,300
2022$4,689.00$253,300 Building $253,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 25 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies27 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims31 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 31
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Bob, Aug 1991 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPROVIDENCE-CITY OF
serves 333,142 people · EPA ID RI1592024
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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