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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $304,000 on Mar 6, 2020

79 CANTON ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,108 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.
0.15 ac
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
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.$304,000 · Mar 6, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,905 (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.$517,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$401,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$351,500

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. 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.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
George J. West Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Mount Pleasant High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02908These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,050 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,273
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%

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How this home compares

79 Canton 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Valley
  • Older than 84% of homes in Providence 02908

How it measures up in Providence 02908

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02908.

Living area3,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 79 Canton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValleyProvidence 02908Providence County
Living areabigger than3,108 ft²78% of homes89% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac91% of homes87% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than191041% of homes16% of homes16% of homes

About 79 Canton St

When did 79 Canton St, Providence, RI last sell?

79 Canton St, Providence, RI last sold on Mar 6, 2020 for $304,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Canton St, Providence, RI?

79 Canton St, Providence, RI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,108 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 79 Canton St, Providence, RI built?

79 Canton 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 79 Canton St, Providence, RI?

79 Canton St, Providence, RI is assigned to George J. West Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Nathanael Greene Middle School (middle), rated D-; Mount Pleasant High School (high). All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Canton St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02908?

Among the 8,071 homes in Providence 02908, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,108 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 16% 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 79 Canton St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Canton St, Providence, RI was $3,905. The county assessed it at $517,200.

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