For sale

$515,000

278 Sayles St, Providence, RI 02905

5beds

2,550sqft

$3,172/mo

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Multi Family

Built in 1912

-- sqft lot

$519,900 Zestimate^®

$202/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Plenty of off-street parkingVery well maintained yardSpacious bedrooms

Great investment opportunity in the heart of Providence for an owner occupant or investor! This multi family home has been well taken care of and it shows! 2 bedrooms on the first floor, and the 2nd floor unit is townhouse style with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Open kitchen with tile flooring on the first floor, and beautiful laminate flooring in the kitchen on the second. Spacious bedrooms, lots of updates throughout the property, very well maintained yard and plenty of off-street parking. Close to all major roadways, hospitals, bus lines, and local shops and restaurants.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Bathroom

Features: Bath w Tub & Shower

Heating

Natural Gas, Baseboard, Gas Connected

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Building

Features

Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,475
Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: No Garage, Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 3
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 3,201 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: PROVM48L156

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Multi Family
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Dry Wall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Near Public Transport, Hospital, Interstate, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Providence

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $202/sqft
Tax assessed value: $391,000
Annual tax amount: $5,474
Date on market: 8/26/2026
Total actual rent: 0
Tenant pays: Heat

Estimated market value

$519,900

$494,000 - $546,000

$2,584/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Listed for sale	$515,000+390.5%$202/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1421636 Report a problem
12/1/2010	Sold	$105,000-4.5%$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/10/2010	Price change	$109,900-15.4%$43/sqft
Source: Daval Realty Group #974165 Report a problem
8/21/2010	Listed for sale	$129,900+224.8%$51/sqft
Source: Daval Realty Group #974165 Report a problem
12/30/2009	Sold	$40,000+0.3%$16/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/26/2009	Price change	$39,900-11.1%$16/sqft
Source: Joy Riley #70992124 Report a problem
10/25/2009	Price change	$44,900-85.3%$18/sqft
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
10/19/2009	Listed for sale	--
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
10/16/2009	Sold	$305,172+626.6%$120/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/27/2009	Listed for sale	$42,000-81.9%$16/sqft
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
4/2/2009	Sold	$232,188-19.9%$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/23/2008	Sold	$290,000+287.2%$114/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/29/2007	Sold	$74,900-67.4%$29/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/13/2007	Sold	$230,000-20.7%$90/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/15/2006	Sold	$290,000+346.2%$114/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/16/1999	Sold	$65,000+140.7%$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/22/1998	Sold	$27,000-59.7%$11/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/15/1998	Sold	$67,000+106.2%$26/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/28/1997	Sold	$32,500$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,952 -40%	$391,000 +45.8%
2024	$4,920 +3.1%	$268,100
2023	$4,772	$268,100
2022	$4,772 +35.4%	$268,100 +86.8%
2021	$3,524 0%	$143,500
2020	$3,524 +66.6%	$143,500
2019	$2,115 -9.9%	$143,500 +14.9%
2018	$2,348 -41.2%	$124,900
2017	$3,992	$124,900
2016	$3,992 +24.2%	$124,900 +28.6%
2015	$3,214 -1.9%	$97,100
2013	$3,277 -4.4%	$97,100 -9.7%
2012	$3,428	$107,500
2011	$3,428 +5%	$107,500
2010	$3,266 -44.2%	$107,500 -55.6%
2009	$5,856 +6%	$241,900
2007	$5,525 +43.6%	$241,900 +90%
2006	$3,848 -0.5%	$127,300 -0.5%
2005	$3,866	$127,900