#1384253, Listing Office: Compass / Lila Delman Compass
256 President Ave Providence, RI 02906
Property details
About 256 President Ave
Exceptional 2 family ideally situated in the Grotto area just steps to the Boulevard and a short stroll to all the fun shops and restaurants of Wayland Square. Thoughtfully renovated by the current owners, this sparkling building offers two spacious units, each with its own private entrance. Abundant natural flight floods into every floor from all the large south facing windows. The 1st floor offers a one level apartment with a living room, dining room with a fireplace, new expanded designer kitchen, two generous bedrooms, new luxury bathroom, an office with French doors and new built-in cabinetry, plus a family room with a new custom built-in media center flanked by bookcases. The 2nd/3rd floor townhouse features a living room, a 3-season enclosed porch, dining room with a fireplace, new cook's kitchen, updated bathroom, and an office on the main level, while the completely reconfigured top floor provides two more bedrooms, a large family room, a bathroom, plus great storage closets. Custom moldings, tall ceilings, and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. This property is in excellent condition both inside and out with a new roof, all replacement windows, freshly painted interior and exterior, new wiring, new lighting in/out, and updated heating and cooling systems. The yard has been professionally landscaped and features all new: irrigation system, sidewalks, two paver driveways, wood fence with 2 gates, composite deck, and a shed. This is a very special property!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Interior: Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: No Garage
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Exterior: Deck, Porch, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other, Steam, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- List Price: $1,495,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,649
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sprinklers
- Year Built: 1930
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 1384247
- MLS Name: RIS
- Office Name: Residential Properties Ltd.
- Office Phone: (401) 274-6740
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jul 06, 2021 | Home Sold | $825,000 |
Jun 14, 2019 | Home Sold | $599,990 |
Apr 01, 1998 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $798,300 | $14,649 |
2023 | $798,300 | $14,649 |
2022 | $798,300 | $7,815 |
2021 | $577,800 | $14,190 |
2020 | $577,800 | $14,191 |
2019 | $577,800 | $14,191 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•35 Camp St
6
Francis School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•64 Bourne Ave
6
Orlo Avenue School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•25 Orlo Ave
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 $94,133. Residents of Providence, RI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
Similar homes for sale
This home is located at 256 President Ave in Providence, RI and zip code 02906 in the Blackstone neighborhood. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,495,000.
Providence, RI housing market in April 2025 saw over 45 listings sold above listed price, more than 16 sold at listed price and over 28 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Providence, RI increased by 13.1% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 21 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $505,230 during the same period.