Lincoln Town property record for 978 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $511,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00013-15 |
| Primary APN | 3-00013-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3-00013-15 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 SMITHFIELD AVE |
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | RI |
| Zip | 02865-2730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RG7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 409.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN RI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 11702 |
978 Smithfield Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Lincoln Town records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 GARFIELD ST, 1, CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863-2112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2546 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN RI |
| Property Address | 978 SMITHFIELD AVE, LINCOLN, RI 02865-2730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002398-89 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2398/89 |
| Instrument | 20210000006203 |
| Name | PAWTUCKET CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Smithfield Ave was $6,377.
Source: Lincoln Town assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Town |
| Unified School District | Lincoln School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,377.00 | $471,700 Land $163,600 Building $308,100 |
| 2023 | $5,958.00 | $361,300 Land $127,400 Building $233,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 978 Smithfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 978 Smithfield 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 | LINCOLN WATER COMMISSION serves 21,664 people · EPA ID RI1858423 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 356 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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