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  • $1,108,400

    21 Observatory Ave, Providence, RI 02906

    5beds
    2baths
    2,400sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1908
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $1,108,400 Zestimate®
    $462/sqft
    $3,592 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,108,400

    $986,000 - $1.24M

    $3,592/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Historic Brown University Ladd Observatory living in the heart of East Side. Sun-filled single family home on a quiet street features; 5 bedrooms, 2 full bath rooms, hardwood floors, fireplace, updated kitchen, fenced yard, garage parking, and replacement windows. Relax on charming front porch overlooking the observatory. Walk to Hope Village cafes, shops and restaurants. Conveniently located near universities, hospitals and major highways.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood)
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: PROVM8L398

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1908

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Providence

    Other

    Other facts
    • Access \ First Floor Access
    • Accessibility \ HandicapAccess \ Extra Wide Shower
    • ApxHeatCost \ Undetermined
    • Architecture Style: Colonial
    • Cats Allowed
    • Dogs Allowed
    • Exterior Type: Shingle
    • Exterior \ Insulated Glass Windows
    • Exterior \ Storm Door
    • FeeFrequency \ Monthly
    • FireplaceUsageAllowed \ 0
    • Furnished \ 0
    • HandicapAccess \ Extra Wide Shower
    • Heating and Cooling \ ApxHeatCost \ Undetermined
    • Heating and Cooling \ Cooling \ Individual Unit
    • Heating and Cooling \ HeatingFuel \ Gas
    • Heating and Cooling \ HeatingSystem \ Forced Water
    • Heating: Gas
    • HeatingSystem \ Forced Water
    • HotWater \ Gas
    • HotWater \ Tenant Pays
    • Insulation \ Ceiling
    • Insulation \ Floors
    • Insulation \ Walls
    • InsuranceRequired \ 1
    • Interior \ Attic Stairs
    • Interior \ Attic Storage
    • Location \ Near \ Bus
    • Location \ Near \ Commuter Bus
    • Location \ Near \ Highway Access
    • Location \ Near \ Hospital
    • Location \ Near \ Interstate
    • Location \ Near \ Private School
    • Location \ Near \ Public School
    • Location \ Near \ Recreational Facilities
    • Location \ Near \ Schools
    • Location \ Near \ Shopping
    • Location \ Near \ Swimming
    • Location \ Near \ Tennis
    • Lot \ LotDescription \ Fenced
    • MLS Listing ID: 1255513
    • MLS Name: Statewide MLS RI ZDD (Statewide MLS RI ZDD)
    • Materials \ Insulation \ Ceiling
    • Materials \ Insulation \ Floors
    • Materials \ Insulation \ Walls
    • Near \ Bus
    • Near \ Commuter Bus
    • Near \ Highway Access
    • Near \ Hospital
    • Near \ Interstate
    • Near \ Private School
    • Near \ Public School
    • Near \ Recreational Facilities
    • Near \ Schools
    • Near \ Shopping
    • Near \ Swimming
    • Near \ Tennis
    • Other Building Features \ PetsAllowDesc \ Pets Negotiable
    • Other Building Features \ PetsAllowed \ 1
    • Other Building Features \ SmokingAllowed \ 0
    • Other Exterior Features \ Exterior \ Insulated Glass Windows
    • Other Exterior Features \ Exterior \ Porch
    • Other Exterior Features \ Exterior \ Shingles
    • Other Exterior Features \ Exterior \ Storm Door
    • Other Fees \ FeeFrequency \ Monthly
    • Other Fees \ RentFeesInclude \ Extra Storage
    • Other Fees \ RentFeesInclude \ Garden Area
    • Other Fees \ RentFeesInclude \ Parking
    • Other Fees \ SecurityDepositAmt \ 3000.00
    • Other Fees \ SecurityDepositRequiredYN \ 1
    • Other Interior Features \ Fireplace \ Brick
    • Other Interior Features \ Fireplace \ Marble
    • Other Interior Features \ FireplaceUsageAllowed \ 0
    • Other Interior Features \ Furnished \ 0
    • Other Interior Features \ Interior \ Attic Stairs
    • Other Interior Features \ Interior \ Attic Storage
    • Other Interior Features \ Interior \ Skylight
    • Other \ Access \ First Floor Access
    • Other \ InsuranceRequired \ 1
    • Other \ RentTerms \ Lease
    • Parking \ GarageDesc \ Detached
    • PetsAllowDesc \ Pets Negotiable
    • PetsAllowed \ 1
    • PropertyType \ Rental
    • RentFeesInclude \ Extra Storage
    • RentFeesInclude \ Garden Area
    • RentFeesInclude \ Parking
    • RentTerms \ Lease
    • SecurityDepositAmt \ 3000.00
    • SecurityDepositRequiredYN \ 1
    • Sewer \ Connected
    • Sewer \ In Fee
    • SmokingAllowed \ 0
    • TimeShareYN \ 0
    • Type and Style \ PropertyType \ Rental
    • Type and Style \ Type \ Colonial
    • Utilities \ HotWater \ Gas
    • Utilities \ HotWater \ Tenant Pays
    • Utilities \ Sewer \ Connected
    • Utilities \ Sewer \ In Fee
    • Utilities \ WaterSupply \ Connected
    • Utilities \ WaterSupply \ In Fee
    • Wall \ Dry Wall
    • Wall \ Plaster
    • WaterSupply \ Connected
    • WaterSupply \ In Fee
    • Yard \ Wall \ Dry Wall
    • Yard \ Wall \ Plaster

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/4/2020Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Steele Realty Consultants LLC #1255513
    6/5/2020Price change$3,000-6.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Steele Realty Consultants LLC #1255513
    5/9/2020Price change$3,200-5.9%$1/sqft
    Source: Steele Realty Consultants LLC #1253263
    4/18/2020Listed for rent$3,400+41.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Steele Realty Consultants LLC #1251839
    12/26/2019Listing removed$2,400$1/sqft
    Source: Samson Realty

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,870 -47.2%$817,800 +15.3%
    2024$13,012 +11.5%$709,100 +8.1%
    2023$11,673 $655,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Blackstone

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