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256 Olney Street

Providence, RI 02906

4 beds
5 baths
4,757 sqft
8,821 sqft lot
$283 per sqft
1889 build

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Built in 1889, this wonderfully maintained home exhibits all the richness and character of the Victorian era. Step into the front entry foyer and be immediately impressed by the warm wood floors, intricately carved wood details and the beautiful tile fireplaces each with an ornate surround. The generous front parlor has a bay of south facing windows allowing the natural light to flood the space. It easily flows to a study, providing an ideal home office. At the back of the foyer is the dining room with a china closet. The ample kitchen extends the entire back of the house and includes wood cabinetry, stainless appliances and a lovely breakfast area that includes the original cast iron stove as a decorative feature. Up the lovely staircase to the second floor are two to three bedrooms including the primary with an adjacent family room which has a fireplace and octagonal window bay. A full bath with lots of storage completes this level. The third floor has an additional bedroom, a full bath, laundry room plus two additional rooms for office space, craft space or sleeping quarters. This versatile home includes approved zoning for a second living unit which could be in the lower level or the handsome carriage house at the rear of the property. Conveniently located between College Hill and Freeman Plat, it's an easy walk to shops, restaurants, universities, public and private schools. A short drive to the train and interstate makes commuting a breeze. An East Side gem!

Listing courtesy of RIMLS / Residential Properties Ltd.

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MLS# 1359008 —

The Building

Year Built:

1889
New Construction:

false
Building Area Total:

4757.0
Construction Materials:

Plaster
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Foundation Details:

Combination
Stories:

3
Stories Total:

3
Levels:

ThreeOrMore
Basement:

Full,InteriorEntry,PartiallyFinished
Basement:

true
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch,Screened
Security Features:

SecuritySystemOwned

Interior

Interior Features:

StallShower,TubShower
Flooring:

CeramicTile,Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Tile

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4757.0
Living Area Source:

Other

Location

Latitude:

41.835999
Longitude:

-71.400795

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Size Acres:

0.2025
Lot Size Area:

8821.0
Lot Size Square Feet:

8821.0
Lot Size Units:

SquareFeet
Parcel Number:

256OLNEYSTPROV
Zoning:

R-1
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

9154.52
Tax Assessed Value:

932600
Tax Lot:

108

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard,Electric,ForcedAir,Gas,Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

SewerConnected
Electric:

Amps200OrMore,CircuitBreakers
Sewer:

Connected,PublicSewer
Water Source:

Connected,Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,TanklessWaterHeater,Washer

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Freeman Plat/Moses Brown
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

HighwayAccess,NearHospital,NearSchools,PublicTransportation,RecreationArea,Restaurant,Shopping,Sidewalks

Parking

Parking Total:

4.0
Parking Features:

Detached,Garage,GarageDoorOpener
Attached Garage:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Covered Spaces:

2.0

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Utility Costs

$507/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/21/24 Jun 21, 2024	Sold	RIMLS	$1,350,000

House Sold on 6/21/2024

$1,350,000

Listing provided by broker:

James DeRentis

Residential Properties Ltd.

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256 Olney Street

Providence, RI 02906