New to market! Charming colonial in the popular Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence. You’ll love the spacious living room and the brick, wood-burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room with original glass built in and lots of sunny windows! The kitchen opens to an enclosed back porch, and the fully fenced back yard offers plenty of green space and a detached garage. Upstairs are 3 cheerful bedrooms with extra-large closets and a renovated full bath. The basement holds more finished space, including a family room, a second full bath, and an office or additional sleeping space. This home is a charmer on a tree-lined street, near schools, universities, parks, and transportation.
Under contract
$485,000
52 Forbes St, Providence, RI 02908
3beds
1,944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageBrick wood-burning fireplaceTree-lined streetLots of sunny windows
- 11 days |
- 3,036 |
- 217 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Rachael Dotson 401-484-7015,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1415805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Second
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Second
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: Lower
Sun room
- Features: Ceiling Height 7 to 9 ft
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Laundry,Media Room,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,644
- Finished area below ground: 300
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM122L285
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,336
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $485,000$249/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1415805 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+92.1%$249/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1415805 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2018 | Sold | $252,500-2.8%$130/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1183717 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2018 | Price change | $259,900-3.4%$134/sqft |
Source: Armory Properties #1183717 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2017 | Price change | $269,000-3.6%$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred #1174955 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2017 | Price change | $279,000-1.8%$144/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2017 | Price change | $284,000-0.4%$146/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2017 | Price change | $285,000+0%$147/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2017 | Price change | $284,999-4.7%$147/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,000+193.1%$154/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1999 | Sold | $102,000$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,336 -46.8% | $397,100 +16.3% |
| 2024 | $6,265 +3.1% | $341,400 |
| 2023 | $6,077 | $341,400 |
| 2022 | $6,077 +2% | $341,400 +40.8% |
| 2021 | $5,956 +66.7% | $242,500 |
| 2020 | $3,573 0% | $242,500 |
| 2019 | $3,574 +29.8% | $242,500 +65.5% |
| 2018 | $2,754 -41.2% | $146,500 |
| 2017 | $4,682 | $146,500 |
| 2016 | $4,682 -1.3% | $146,500 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $4,743 -1.9% | $143,300 |
| 2013 | $4,836 -12.5% | $143,300 -17.4% |
| 2012 | $5,530 | $173,400 |
| 2011 | $5,530 +5% | $173,400 |
| 2010 | $5,268 -7.9% | $173,400 -26.6% |
| 2009 | $5,718 +6% | $236,200 |
| 2007 | $5,395 +1.3% | $236,200 +34.1% |
| 2006 | $5,324 | $176,100 |
| 2005 | $5,324 | $176,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Veazie Street SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Mount Pleasant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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