This brick Italianate, designed by architect Alpheus C. Morse in 1861, sits on Providence's historic College Hill just steps to Brown University. This home has a rich and storied place in the city's history, having been home to merchants, governors and academics alike. The classical layout features a grand entry hall with a sweeping three story staircase crowned by an elliptical skylight. To the left of the foyer is a discreet coat room and guest powder room. To the right is the living room with 11' ceilings, crown moldings and rich wood floors that extend throughout. A library features a fireplace and custom bookcases. Across the hall is the dining room which can accommodate an intimate dinner or full-scale banquet. Through the full-service pantry is the kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, a center island, stone counters and professional grade appliances. At the back is a service hall, half bath and storage. An amazing family room extends along the back of the house with floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that step out to the rear garden, capped by an elliptical skylight reminiscent of the original. The second floor has a generous primary suite with a walk-in dressing room and full tile bath. Two more-bedroom suites and a study complete this level. The top floor has three-bedroom suites and a study. An elevator services the entire home including the finished lower level with laundry room, rec room, wine cellar and integral access to a four-car garage. Unrivaled!
For sale
Price cut: $805K (5/7)
$4,895,000
79 Prospect St, Providence, RI 02906
7beds
8,776sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1861
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$558/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Center islandProfessional grade appliancesWalk-in dressing roomGrand entry hallGenerous primary suiteSweeping three story staircaseCustom bookcases
- 83 days |
- 1,841 |
- 75 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim DeRentis,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1407155
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Bedroom 6
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9
Bathroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Third
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Other
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 232 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Library
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22
Mud room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Office
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11
Pantry
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9
Sun room
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central Air, Central, Forced Air, Gas Connected
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Finished,Bath/Stubbed,Laundry,Media Room,Storage Space,Utility,Wine Cellar,Work Shop
- Number of fireplaces: 10
- Fireplace features: Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,906
- Total interior livable area: 8,776 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,906
- Finished area below ground: 1,870
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Integral, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Sprinklers
Details
- Zoning: R-1HD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Brick, Clapboard, Masonry, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1861
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 400 Amps, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
- Water: In Fee, Individual Meter, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: College Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $558/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $51,812
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Inclusions: a/k/a 20 W Cushing St - Estate Sale, no disclosure being made. Buyers and Buyer's agents to do their own due diligence. Taxes do not include an owner-occupied exemption. Also available for lease, $20, 000 per month minimum 2-year lease.
- Tenant pays: Hot Water
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $4,895,000-14.1%$558/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1407155 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,700,000$649/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1407155 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listing removed | $15,000$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1379535 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $15,000-25%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1379535 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $20,000+100%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1379535 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2025 | Listing removed | $10,000$1/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2025 | Price change | $10,000-33.3%$1/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2024 | Price change | $15,000-25%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $20,000$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1342625 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $20,000$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1342625 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Providence County
- Providence
- 02906
- College Hill
- 79 Prospect St
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