$5,936 Closing Credit¹
#1387313, Listing office: Garden City Realty
$479,000 List price
253 Nelson St Providence, RI 02908
$5,688
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,688 sqft
$284 / sqft
House
Property details
About 253 Nelson St
This 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home is conveniently located a short distance to Providence College, La Salle Academy, healthcare facilities, and highway access. With many recent updates, this property is great for immediate occupancy or a great 2 unit rental. The first floor includes refinished hard wood floors, new carpeting and new kitchen countertops and appliances. The seller has also recently added an exterior door leading to the lower level for private access to the studio rental, where there is an additional full kitchen and new full bathroom. The lower level studio has a lease in place at $1,600 per month with utilities included until January 31, 2026. Additional highlights include a deep one car garage, fenced in yard and ample off-street parking.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,688 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1975
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #1387772
Attached garageYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $479,000
- Price/SqFt: $283
- Year Built: 1975
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,688 SqFt
- MLS Number: 1387772
- MLS Name: RIS
- Office Name: RE/MAX Results
- Office Phone: (401) 848-7827
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Home Sold | $400,000 |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Home Sold | $163,000 |
Tax history
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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
0.7 mi
•211 Veazie St
4
George J. West Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•145 Beaufort St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,761. The most common annual income of people living in Providence, RI is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
12%
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
42%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
BMW
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 253 Nelson St
The listing price of 253 Nelson St property is $479,000.
The property 253 Nelson St is a house located in Providence, Rhode Island, 02908.
Active Listing: 253 Nelson St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 253 Nelson St are: Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Veazie Street School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), George J. West Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Nathanael Greene Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Esek Hopkins Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mount Pleasant High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), E-Cubed Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Times2 Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The last sale was on August 29, 2023 for $400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 253 Nelson St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 253 Nelson St is 1,688 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 253 Nelson St is 1975.
This home is located at 253 Nelson St in Providence, RI and zip code 02908 in the Elmhurst neighborhood. This 1,688 square foot home was built in 1975. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Providence, RI there were more than 58 sold above asking price, over 28 sold below and more than 18 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Providence, RI between April and May 2025 increased by 13.4%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 23 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $510,325.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.