Cranston City property record for 87 Fordson Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $352,250 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,849 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Jul 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CRAN M:9-1 L:2029 U |
| Primary APN | CRAN M:9-1 L:2029 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20272912 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 FORDSON AVE |
| City | CRANSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02910-5958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2029 |
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
87 Fordson Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Cranston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 63 GENTIAN AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-1107 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6980 / 58 |
| Transfer Doc | 5628-227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 87 FORDSON AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02910-5958 |
| Document Number | 0006980-58 |
| Book / Page | 6980 / 58 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 75340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 GENTIAN AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908-1107 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CRANSTON RI |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 87 FORDSON AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02910-5958 |
| Document Number | 5628-227 |
| Book / Page | 005628 / 000227 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.68 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 400 RESERVOIR AVE #2H PROVIDENCE RI 029073553, 2H, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-3553 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Fordson Ave was $3,849.
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 | $3,849.00 | $277,300 Land $107,500 Building $169,800 | $352,266 |
| 2023 | $3,665.00 (+2.12%) | $193,900 (-) Land $70,700 Building $123,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,589.00 | $193,900 Land $70,700 Building $123,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Fordson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 77 units insured incl. 48 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · Severe Storms And 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.
The area around 87 Fordson Ave 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 660 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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