$385,000

161 Nelson St Providence, RI 02904

$4,572
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,656 sqft
0.09 acres
$232 / sqft
House

Property details

About 161 Nelson St

Welcome to 161 Nelson St. in Providence. This Lovely ranch is conveniently located in the Elmhurst neighborhood offering many amenities. This home offers an open living concept with hardwood flooring. 3 Bedrooms, one with a private bathroom and private deck. A lovely open kitchen with an island and beautiful granite top through out. A beautiful 12 ft cathedral ceiling by the living room/dinning room area, with plenty of space and also a a half bath. This property also offers central air and gas heat. Need more space? The finished spacious basement offers plenty of space with its large family room, an extra visitors room, storage room, laundry room and more. The backyard has plenty of space for summer family activities as well. Come and see for your self!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingAttic Fan, Central Air
Size1,656 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built2005
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #1377977
FireplaceFree Standing

Summary

  • MLS Number: 1377977
  • MLS Name: RIS
  • Office Name: REALPRO by The Water
  • Office Phone: (401) 600-4100
  • Office Email: broker@therealprogroup.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 13, 2017
Home Sold
$190,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$266,400$4,888
2023$266,400$4,888
2022$266,400$4,741
2021$194,100$4,767
2020$194,100$4,767
2019$194,100$4,767

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

195 Nelson St

2

Veazie Street School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

211 Veazie St

4

George J. West Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

145 Beaufort St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,679. Residents of Providence, RI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolvoVolvo
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 161 Nelson St

This home is located at 161 Nelson St in Providence, RI and zip code 02908 in the Elmhurst neighborhood. This 1,656 square foot home, which was built in 2005, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $385,000.

Over 44 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Providence, RI. In the same period over 35 listings were sold below the listed price and 15 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Providence, RI between February and March 2025 increased by 28.8%. Listings spent 30 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $500,400 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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