Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $243,500 on Oct 27, 2021

185 FORD ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,548 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,830 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$243,500 · Oct 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,374 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$446,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$211,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$382,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.6
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Asa Messer Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Roger Williams Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02909These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,518
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,595 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,517
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

185 Ford St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in West End
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02909

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02909.

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size3,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 185 Ford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndProvidence 02909Providence County
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²24% of homes39% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,830 ft²36% of homes34% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191035% of homes26% of homes15% of homes

About 185 Ford St

When did 185 Ford St, Providence, RI last sell?

185 Ford St, Providence, RI last sold on Oct 27, 2021 for $243,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 185 Ford St, Providence, RI?

185 Ford St, Providence, RI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 185 Ford St, Providence, RI built?

185 Ford St, Providence, RI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 185 Ford St, Providence, RI?

185 Ford St, Providence, RI is assigned to Asa Messer Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Central High School (high), rated D; Roger Williams Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 185 Ford St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,830 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1910 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 185 Ford St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Ford St, Providence, RI was $3,374. The county assessed it at $446,900.

More homes on Ford St

Closest homes

More homes in Providence 02909

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 185 Ford St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map