Vintage charm meets modern flair in this Victorian beauty bursting with character. Step inside and be greeted by gorgeous architectural details and high ceilings that give a nod to the home's historic roots while seamlessly blending with contemporary updates. A grand living room with fireplace, built in bookshelves and stunning parquet floors is both impressive and inviting. The heart of the home, the kitchen, features handsome wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, sparkling granite countertops and a full butler's pantry. An adjacent sun filled casual dining and lounge space overlooking the back yard is the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or unwind in the evening. A gorgeous dining room is ready for quiet enjoyment or for hosting large parties. Upstairs the second floor hosts four generous sized bedrooms including a primary ensuite with bathroom and office and a 2nd full shared bath. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom, accommodating ample opportunity to spread out or set up great work-from-home space. Outside, the private outdoor backyard is your own personal oasis. An open detached garage, shed studio with a courtyard area, and whimsical tree house all on a generous sized lot offer unique spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of Providence history in close proximity to Brown University, Commuter Rail to Boston, Downtown Providence and all the East Side has to offer.
Sold for $1,195,000
$1,195,000
251 Olney St, Providence, RI 02906
6beds
3,081sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
7,919 Square Feet Lot
$1,261,300 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$6,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,261,300
$1.12M - $1.41M
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Built in bookshelvesSparkling granite countertopsPrivate outdoor backyardGorgeous dining roomOpen detached garageShed studioGorgeous architectural details
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Listed by:
Kira Greene 401-339-5621,
Compass
Bought with:
Rachael Dotson, RES.0040997
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1379818
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Utility,Work Shop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,081
- Total interior livable area: 3,081 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,081
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,919 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM11L59
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Clapboard
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 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, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: College Hill/Moses Brown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,464,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,374
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $1,195,000$388/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1379818 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$388/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,195,000$388/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+75.1%$388/sqft |
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| 11/15/2019 | Sold | $682,500-1.1%$222/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1237316 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2019 | Pending sale | $689,900$224/sqft |
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| 9/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $689,900-1.4%$224/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listing removed | $699,900$227/sqft |
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| 6/25/2019 | Price change | $699,900-4.1%$227/sqft |
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| 6/20/2019 | Price change | $729,900-8.8%$237/sqft |
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| 6/5/2019 | Price change | $799,900-3.6%$260/sqft |
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| 5/16/2019 | Price change | $829,900-3.5%$269/sqft |
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| 2/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $859,900+82.1%$279/sqft |
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| 12/7/2006 | Sold | $472,275$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,304 -25.2% | $1,464,800 +63.4% |
| 2024 | $16,445 +3.1% | $896,200 |
| 2023 | $15,952 | $896,200 |
| 2022 | $15,952 -5.3% | $896,200 +30.6% |
| 2021 | $16,851 +66.7% | $686,100 -9.6% |
| 2020 | $10,110 -3.9% | $759,000 |
| 2019 | $10,524 +6.5% | $759,000 +35.3% |
| 2018 | $9,879 -44.9% | $560,800 |
| 2017 | $17,923 | $560,800 |
| 2016 | $17,923 +1.3% | $560,800 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $17,689 -1.9% | $534,400 |
| 2013 | $18,036 -0.5% | $534,400 -6% |
| 2012 | $18,133 | $568,600 |
| 2011 | $18,133 +5% | $568,600 |
| 2010 | $17,274 +6.7% | $568,600 -15% |
| 2009 | $16,192 +6% | $668,800 |
| 2007 | $15,275 -20.9% | $668,800 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $19,299 | $638,400 |
| 2005 | $19,299 | $638,400 |
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Neighborhood: Blackstone
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