Looking for the perfect Fox Point two-flat with expansion possibilities? You won't want to miss this historic charmer nestled in the heart of the neighborhood. Each flat has two bedrooms, an updated bath and kitchen. You will love the character with pine floors, high ceilings and large windows which flood the house with natural light. Owned by one family for multiple generations this property is in impeccable condition. Newer mechanicals updated electrical services and recently painted. Plus, the third floor offers expansion possibilities. Just steps to shops, restaurants and parks. Come see why so many want to live in Fox Point. Minutes to the universities, downtown, the train and interstate make commuting a breeze. Live on the ground floor and enjoy the rent from the second-floor unit. A gem!
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
98 John St, Providence, RI 02906
4beds
2,328sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1875
-- sqft lot
$896,800 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$3,321 Estimated rent
Home value
$896,800
$798,000 - $1.00M
$3,321/mo
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Historic charmerHigh ceilingsLarge windowsCharacter with pine floors
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Listed by:
Jim DeRentis,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Angie Guan, RES.0048757
Green Island Realty, Inc.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1394747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Oil, Forced Water, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Stairs, Insulation (Unknown), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
- Attic: Attic Stairs, Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,328
- Total interior livable area: 2,328 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,482 sqft
- Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM17L588
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Clapboard
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping
Location
- Region: Providence
- Subdivision: Fox Point
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $650,000-16.1%$279/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1394747 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000$333/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1394747 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000-2.5%$333/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1394747 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $795,000$341/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1391092 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Contingent | $795,000$341/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1391092 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000$341/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1391092 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,300+18.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2015 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,752 -44.3% | $761,900 +35.4% |
| 2024 | $10,324 +3.1% | $562,600 |
| 2023 | $10,014 | $562,600 |
| 2022 | $10,014 +15.5% | $562,600 +59.4% |
| 2021 | $8,670 +0% | $353,000 |
| 2020 | $8,670 +91% | $353,000 |
| 2019 | $4,539 -5.1% | $353,000 +21.9% |
| 2018 | $4,782 -48.3% | $289,700 |
| 2017 | $9,259 | $289,700 |
| 2016 | $9,259 +2.5% | $289,700 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $9,033 -1.9% | $272,900 |
| 2013 | $9,210 -18.9% | $272,900 -23.4% |
| 2012 | $11,362 | $356,300 |
| 2011 | $11,362 +5% | $356,300 |
| 2010 | $10,824 +10.4% | $356,300 -12% |
| 2009 | $9,805 +6% | $405,000 |
| 2007 | $9,250 +3.3% | $405,000 +36.7% |
| 2006 | $8,957 | $296,300 |
| 2005 | $8,957 | $296,300 |
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Neighborhood: Fox Point
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Vartan Gregorian Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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