NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Observatory Ave Providence, RI 02906

Blackstone Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $917,041 - $1,052,000

14 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,658 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,362,500 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,882 / mo

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Attic
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of April 2020

This home is located at 21 Observatory Ave, Providence, RI 02906 since 30 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $977,010, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 21 Observatory Ave is a home located in Providence County with nearby schools including Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island, Moses Brown School, and Wheeler School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nelson Taylor

Compass Listed on: 01/30/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Shamila Ahmed

Shamila Ahmed, LLC License #REB.0018860

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 6,658 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Thermal Windows
  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 14 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 11,325 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property near a hospital

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 398,105,14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 21OBSERVATORY,12OBSERVATORY,9PHILLIPSAVPROV

Community Details

Overview

  • 3 Buildings
  • 3 Units
  • Hope, Observatory Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,595

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Subdivision Name: Hope, Observatory
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6658.0
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Buildings: 3
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 14
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Marble
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Internal Expansion, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Plaster, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12.0

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Oil, Steam
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.0
  • Parcel #: 21OBSERVATORY,12OBSERVATORY,9PHILLIPSAVPROV
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28595.0
  • Tax Lot: 398,105,14
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2023
Sold by
Puffin Properties Llc
Bought by
Balon Maribeth
Current Estimated Value
$1,000,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$816,238
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$160,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2020
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Jeanette Weiss Irt and Weiss
Bought by
Puffin Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Nelson Taylor
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shamila Ahmed
Shamila Ahmed, LLC
List Price
$1,362,500
Sold Price
$1,362,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,146,875
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2011
Sold by
Weiss Jeanette
Bought by
Jeanette Weiss Irt and Maroto
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Balon Maribeth -- None Available
Balon Maribeth -- None Available
Balon Maribeth -- None Available
Puffin Properties Llc $1,362,500 None Available
Puffin Properties Llc $1,362,500 None Available
Puffin Properties Llc $1,362,500 None Available
Jeanette Weiss Irt -- --
Jeanette Weiss Irt -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balon Maribeth $850,000
Closed Balon Maribeth $850,000
Previous Owner Puffin Properties Llc $1,146,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Sold $1,362,500 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2020 01/30/20 For Sale $1,362,500 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,870 $817,800 $409,200 $408,600
2024 $13,012 $709,100 $315,100 $394,000
2023 $13,012 $709,100 $315,100 $394,000
2022 $11,673 $655,800 $315,100 $340,700
2021 $11,548 $470,200 $210,700 $259,500
2020 $11,548 $470,200 $210,700 $259,500
2019 $11,548 $470,200 $210,700 $259,500
2018 $13,161 $411,800 $209,500 $202,300
2017 $13,161 $411,800 $209,500 $202,300
2016 $13,161 $411,800 $209,500 $202,300
2015 $11,506 $347,600 $175,100 $172,500
2014 $11,732 $347,600 $175,100 $172,500
2013 $11,732 $347,600 $175,100 $172,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nelson Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nelson Taylor

    Compass

    (401) 214-1524

    40 in this area

    594 Total Sales

    Nelson Taylor
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  • Shamila Ahmed

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Shamila Ahmed

    Shamila Ahmed, LLC

    (401) 339-7269

    3 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Shamila Ahmed
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1246011

State-Wide MLS

APN: PROV-080398-000000-000000

Rhode Island Providence County Providence 02906 Blackstone

21 Observatory Ave, Providence, RI

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