For sale

$559,900

26 Gentian Ave, Providence, RI 02908

4beds

2,000sqft

$3,484/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$557,600 Zestimate^®

$280/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wood deckScreened porchConvenient basement garageVinyl sidingGas steam heatAsphalt shingle roof

Welcome to 26 Gentian Ave, a charming 1930 Colonial offering classic character and versatile living space. This single-family home features 2 full bathrooms, a spacious 1,275 SF first floor, and an additional finished 725 SF upper story. The 1,275 SF basement provides abundant storage and future potential, with approximately 350 SF of finished basement area. Enjoy the warmth of a fireplace, gas steam heat, vinyl siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a convenient basement garage. Outdoor spaces include a screened porch and wood deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Set on a 5,000 SF lot, this property offers a great opportunity to make a classic Providence Colonial your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas, Oil, Steam

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed)
Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Brick

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,000
Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,000
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: No Garage

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: PROVM122L438

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Dry Wall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Providence

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $280/sqft
Tax assessed value: $465,400
Annual tax amount: $3,906
Date on market: 8/25/2026

Estimated market value

$557,600

$530,000 - $585,000

$2,921/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$559,900+38.2%$280/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1420928 Report a problem
6/24/2022	Sold	$405,000+3.9%$203/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1310806 Report a problem
5/31/2022	Contingent	$389,900$195/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1310806 Report a problem
5/25/2022	Listed for sale	$389,900+52.3%$195/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1310806 Report a problem
9/14/2021	Sold	$256,000-4.8%$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/25/2020	Listing removed	$269,000$135/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1271623 Report a problem
12/11/2020	Listed for sale	$269,000-6.9%$135/sqft
Source: Heritage Five Star Realty, LLC #1271623 Report a problem
9/26/2020	Listing removed	$289,000$145/sqft
Source: Albert Realty Inc., REALTORS #1250557 Report a problem
7/31/2020	Price change	$289,000-3.3%$145/sqft
Source: Albert Realty Inc., REALTORS #1250557 Report a problem
6/11/2020	Price change	$299,000-5.1%$150/sqft
Source: Albert Realty Inc., REALTORS #1250557 Report a problem
3/27/2020	Listed for sale	$315,000+1.6%$158/sqft
Source: Albert Realty Inc., REALTORS #1250557 Report a problem
12/31/2019	Listing removed	$309,999$155/sqft
Source: Northeast Realty Asssociates #1242651 Report a problem
12/6/2019	Listed for sale	$309,999+138.6%$155/sqft
Source: Northeast Realty Asssociates #1242651 Report a problem
3/17/2012	Listing removed	$129,900$65/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker GRG #986906 Report a problem
11/10/2011	Listed for sale	$129,900-40.9%$65/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker GRG #986906 Report a problem
9/23/2011	Listing removed	$219,900$110/sqft
Source: Storm Realty,LLC #999428 Report a problem
9/12/2011	Price change	$219,900-4.3%$110/sqft
Source: Storm Realty,LLC #999428 Report a problem
8/16/2011	Listed for sale	$229,900+99.9%$115/sqft
Source: Storm Realty,LLC #999428 Report a problem
3/29/2011	Sold	$115,000-11.5%$58/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/17/2011	Listed for sale	$129,900$65/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Guimond Realty Group #26gentianave Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,909 -47%	$465,400 +15.7%
2024	$7,382 +1.4%	$402,300 -1.6%
2023	$7,280	$409,000
2022	$7,280 -12%	$409,000 +21.4%
2021	$8,272 +0%	$336,800
2020	$8,272 +85.7%	$336,800
2019	$4,453 +27.8%	$336,800 +58.4%
2018	$3,486 -48.7%	$212,600
2017	$6,795	$212,600
2016	$6,795 -6%	$212,600 -2.6%
2015	$7,226 -1.9%	$218,300
2013	$7,368 +19.4%	$218,300 +12.8%
2012	$6,171	$193,500
2011	$6,171 +5%	$193,500
2010	$5,879 -11.6%	$193,500 -29.6%
2009	$6,653 +6%	$274,800
2007	$6,276 -2.3%	$274,800 +29.4%
2006	$6,421 +4.2%	$212,400 +4.2%
2005	$6,161	$203,800