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  • $916,700

    12 Observatory Ave, Providence, RI 02906

    4beds
    2,250sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $916,700 Zestimate®
    $407/sqft
    $3,752 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $916,700

    $843,000 - $999,000

    $3,752/mo

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    What's special

    Full restoration in progress, original details preserved with modern amenities of this single family home overlooking the historic Brown University Ladd Observatory, in the heart of East Side of Providence. The remodel features; 4 bedrooms including a master suite with large walk-in closet and tiled master bathroom with double vanity. 3 additional bedrooms and 2 brand new full guest bathrooms, of which 1 bed/1bath is located on the 3rd level. Original hardwood floors, fireplace, living room, dining room with access to a newly constructed deck with French doors. Spanking new kitchen; stainless steel appliances, white shaker kitchen cabinets, with granite/quarts counter tops and tile backsplash. Ample closets and storage. Laundry room in the lower level with folding table, slop sink, tile floor and new washer/dryer. LOVELY front porch overlooking the Observatory, back deck and a cozy yard for outdoor entertainment. Floor plans available/attached, the dimensions are an estimate, not exact figures. Wonderful and convenient East Side location near Hope Village and Wayland Square shops, restaurants/cafes, Seven Stars Bakery, Blackstone Boulevard, hospitals, universities, schools and major highways. Quality improvements and finishes throughout (list of improvements/scope of work available/attached). Real estate taxed DO NOT reflect owner occupied rate.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,049 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: PROVM8L105

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Providence

    Other

    Other facts
    • Cable TV Ready
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • Living room

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/27/2021Sold$649,000+41.4%$288/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    12/3/2019Listing removed$2,300$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    10/28/2019Listed for rent$2,300+4.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    10/23/2019Listing removed$459,000-55.2%$204/sqft
    Source: Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty #1228833
    10/16/2019Price change$1,025,000+123.3%$456/sqft
    Source: Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty #1228833

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,067 -46.8%$722,300 +16.2%
    2024$11,406 +3.1%$621,600
    2023$11,064 $621,600

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    Neighborhood: Blackstone

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