NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Observatory Ave Providence, RI 02906

Blackstone Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,077,361

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$449/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,362,500 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,655 / mo

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Tennis Courts
  • Classical High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

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.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Shamila Ahmed

Shamila Ahmed, LLC License #REB.0018860 Listed on: 06/04/2020

Last Renter's Agent

Shamila Ahmed

Geo Properties, Inc.

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 5,837

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Thermal Windows
  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Storm Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Porch
  • Fenced
  • Property near a hospital

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 6/4/20
  • Tenant pays for hot water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 21OBSERVATORYAVPROV

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hope Village / Observatory Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

5,837 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water
  • Available Date: 2020-06-04

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Subdivision Name: Hope Village / Observatory
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Entry Location: First Floor Access
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Marble
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Plaster, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Water Tap Fee

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: Gardener, Parking
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Negotiable, Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 21OBSERVATORYAVPROV
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2023
Sold by
Puffin Properties Llc
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,077,361

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
$809,545
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$267,816

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
-3.59%
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

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Blackstone, RI

  • Sabine Green Real Estate Agent - Residential Properties Ltd.

    Sabine Green

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (401) 593-4515

    64 Total Sales

    8 in Blackstone

    $322K - $1.5M Price Range

    Sabine Green
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  • Bethany Johnsen Real Estate Agent - Residential Properties Ltd.

    Bethany Johnsen

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (401) 681-3089

    44 Total Sales

    3 in Blackstone

    $545K - $764K Price Range

    Bethany Johnsen
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  • Friedman Group Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Friedman Group

    Compass

    (401) 593-2793

    98 Total Sales

    3 in Blackstone

    $547K - $1.2M Price Range

    Friedman Group
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  • Derek Simpson Real Estate Agent - Residential Properties Ltd.

    Derek Simpson

    Responds Quickly

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (401) 214-9605

    61 Total Sales

    21 in Blackstone

    $800K - $5.5M Price Range

    Derek Simpson
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  • Stephen Gaskin Real Estate Agent - Residential Properties Ltd.

    Stephen Gaskin

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (774) 425-7127

    112 Total Sales

    1 in Blackstone

    $887,400 Price

    Stephen Gaskin
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  • S & O Rhode Island Group Real Estate Agent - Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.

    S & O Rhode Island Group

    Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.

    (401) 592-5919

    74 Total Sales

    1 in Blackstone

    $1,112,500 Price

    S & O Rhode Island Group
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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/04/2020 06/04/20 For Rent $3,000 +7.1% --
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Sold $1,362,500 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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

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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 Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nelson Taylor

    Compass

    (401) 214-1524

    36 in this area

    562 Total Sales

    Nelson Taylor
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  • Shamila Ahmed Real Estate Agent - Shamila Ahmed, LLC

    Landlord's Agent in 2020

    Shamila Ahmed

    Shamila Ahmed, LLC

    (401) 339-7269

    4 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Shamila Ahmed
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1255513

State-Wide MLS

APN: PROV-080398-000000-000000

Rhode Island Providence County Providence 02906 Blackstone

21 Observatory Ave, Providence, RI

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