This distinguished Colonial Revival stands among the grand architectural landmarks of Providence's East Side. Built in 1906 for Dr. Henry A. Whitmarsh and designed by the renowned Providence architectural firm Clarke & Howe, the home embodies the elegance, scale, and craftsmanship of the Gilded Age. Set on a prominent corner in the heart of College Hill, this residence offers approximately 5,885 square feet of living space on a nearly 10,000 square foot lot. Step into the grand center hall with gilded wallpaper flanked by generous entertaining spaces. To the right is the library done in a moody midnight blue with custom built ins. Across the hall are the generous living and dining rooms with rich architectural details. A set of atrium doors opens to a delightful side porch that overlooks the garden. The kitchen has crisp wood cabinetry, quartz counter tops, a peninsula island, breakfast nook and butler's pantry. The back hall contains a mudroom and easy access to the two-car garage. A powder room completes this level. Upstairs on the second floor are four bedrooms including the primary with a private bath and walk-in dressing room. Two additional bedroom suites, a fourth bedroom and a study. The top floor contains a recreation room and two additional bedrooms with a vintage bath. Conveniently located on College Hill an easy walk to the universities, private schools, Downtown and the train. This is your chance to own one of Providence's finest homes.
For sale
$3,495,000
102 Prospect St, Providence, RI 02906
6beds
6,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
9,487 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$568/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breakfast nookProminent cornerDelightful side porchRecreation roomQuartz counter topsPeninsula islandGenerous entertaining spaces
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Listed by:
Jim DeRentis,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1415479
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13
Bathroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7
Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Dining area
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13
Library
- Level: First
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 540 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Stairs, Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Family Room,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility,Wine Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Brick, Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,885
- Total interior livable area: 6,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,885
- Finished area below ground: 265
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,487 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM10L189
- Zoning: HD/R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: College Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $568/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,903,900
- Annual tax amount: $24,392
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000+99.7%$568/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1415479 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2018 | Sold | $1,750,000-14.6%$285/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2003 | Sold | $2,050,000+115.8%$333/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/1993 | Sold | $950,000$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,393 -36.2% | $2,903,900 +39.4% |
| 2024 | $38,232 +3.1% | $2,083,500 |
| 2023 | $37,086 | $2,083,500 |
| 2022 | $37,086 -15.1% | $2,083,500 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $43,668 +66.7% | $1,778,000 |
| 2020 | $26,201 -40% | $1,778,000 |
| 2019 | $43,668 +31.6% | $1,778,000 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $33,184 -41.2% | $1,765,100 |
| 2017 | $56,413 | $1,765,100 |
| 2016 | $56,413 -0.6% | $1,765,100 +3% |
| 2015 | $56,740 -1.9% | $1,714,200 |
| 2013 | $57,854 +2.4% | $1,714,200 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $56,490 | $1,771,400 |
| 2011 | $56,490 +5% | $1,771,400 |
| 2010 | $53,815 +5.6% | $1,771,400 -15.9% |
| 2009 | $50,984 +6% | $2,105,900 |
| 2007 | $48,099 -21.5% | $2,105,900 +3.9% |
| 2006 | $61,258 | $2,026,400 |
| 2005 | $61,258 | $2,026,400 |
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Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Providence County
- Providence
- 02906
- College Hill
- 102 Prospect St
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