From its original millwork to its unrivaled location abutting the beautiful campus of Brown University, this circa-1891 home offers a rare slice of historic College Hill living. Its versatile floor plan includes 3 floors, 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space that awaits your definitive touches. A lovely rear patio surrounded by landscaping provides serenity, while inside multiple wood-burning fireplaces and crisp crown molding let you delight in period charm. From its large entry connecting to the joyful living and dining rooms to the butler’s pantry and sunroom, this home is built for both personal comfort and lively entertaining. With warm hardwood floors and large windows, you have the perfect canvas to design/upgrade into the finest intown abode. A third-floor balcony offers an amazing view of Brown University sporting events and the pleasing campus. Walk to shops and restaurants along Thayer Street and Wayland Square. The East Side enjoys multiple parks including Blackstone and India Point where you can savor the coastline. Downtown Providence, and its commuter train, is minutes away for theater and fine dining.
Sold for $1,570,000
$1,570,000
40 Stimson Ave, Providence, RI 02906
7beds
6,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$2,054,400 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$7,568 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.83M - $2.32M
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Warm hardwood floorsLarge windowsWalk to shopsCrisp crown moldingLarge entryVersatile floor plan
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Listed by:
Sweeney Advisory Group 401-864-8286,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Sweeney Advisory Group
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1348837
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,619
- Total interior livable area: 6,490 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,619
- Finished area below ground: 1,871
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM11L22
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Unknown
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- 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
Location
- Region: Providence
- Subdivision: East Side Of Providence
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $1,570,000-25.1%$242/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1348837 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2024 | Pending sale | $2,095,000$323/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1348837 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Contingent | $2,095,000$323/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1348837 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2024 | Price change | $2,095,000-8.7%$323/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1348837 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000$354/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1348837 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,860 -51.3% | $1,531,000 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $26,380 +3.1% | $1,437,600 |
| 2023 | $25,589 | $1,437,600 |
| 2022 | $25,589 -7.7% | $1,437,600 +27.4% |
| 2021 | $27,714 +66.7% | $1,128,400 |
| 2020 | $16,628 0% | $1,128,400 |
| 2019 | $16,633 +9.7% | $1,128,400 +39.9% |
| 2018 | $15,164 -41.2% | $806,600 |
| 2017 | $25,779 | $806,600 |
| 2016 | $25,779 +4.1% | $806,600 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $24,759 -1.9% | $748,000 |
| 2013 | $25,245 +9% | $748,000 +3% |
| 2012 | $23,162 | $726,300 |
| 2011 | $23,162 +5% | $726,300 |
| 2010 | $22,065 -14% | $726,300 -31.4% |
| 2009 | $25,646 +6% | $1,059,300 |
| 2007 | $24,194 -14.9% | $1,059,300 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $28,419 | $940,100 |
| 2005 | $28,419 | $940,100 |
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Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence
- 02906
- College Hill
- 40 Stimson Ave
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