
256 Olney St Providence, RI 02906
Blackstone NeighborhoodHighlights
- Wood Flooring
- Tennis Courts
- Porch
- Victorian Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Storm Windows
About This Home
As of July 2025Exceptional Victorian home built in 1889 blends historic charm with modern comfort. Impressive entry foyer features intricately carved wood details including a built-in window seat, gorgeous hardwood floors with mahogany detailing, and an original tile ceiling. South facing living room with an exquisite tiled fireplace is flooded with abundant sunlight all day long through the splendid bay window with oversized windows, and seamlessly flows into a cozy family room and convenient powder room. The generous dining room leads to a spacious cook's kitchen which spans the back of the home, with newly painted white cabinetry, stainless appliances, expansive granite counters, and a large breakfast area with a decorative cast iron stove. The versatile 2nd floor offers a delightfully sunny sitting room with a bay window and another gorgeous tiled fireplace, plus 3 other possible bedrooms and a large recently updated family bath. The 3rd floor provides additional living space for bedrooms or offices, some with great city views, a bathroom, and a laundry room. The lower level has a finished 1 bed 2 bath apartment with its own laundry great for long term guests or an au pair. Approved zoning allows for a second living unit - a perfect use for the charming carriage house at rear of property. Freshly painted throughout. Ideally located between College Hill and Freeman Plat, this East Side gem is walkable to shops, schools, and universities, with easy access to the train and interstate.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Residential Properties Ltd. License #RES.0025339 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,155
Year Built
- Built in 1889
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Combination Foundation
- Shingle Siding
- Clapboard
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Living Room
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Storm Windows
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Porch
Location
- Property near a hospital
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 220 Volts
- 200+ Amp Service
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 108
- Assessor Parcel Number 256OLNEYSTPROV
Community Details
Overview
- Freeman Plat / Moses Brown Subdivision
Amenities
- Shops
- Restaurant
- Public Transportation
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation Facilities
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
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Warranty Deed | $1,407,500 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $1,407,500 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $1,350,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $1,350,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $1,350,000 | None Available | |
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Warranty Deed | $506,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $506,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $225,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $445,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $379,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $330,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $280,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Sold | $1,407,500 | -2.9% | $296 / Sq Ft |
05/26/2025 05/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | +7.4% | $305 / Sq Ft |
06/21/2024 06/21/24 | Sold | $1,350,000 | -3.2% | $284 / Sq Ft |
05/20/2024 05/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/16/2024 05/16/24 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | +175.7% | $293 / Sq Ft |
09/05/2013 09/05/13 | Sold | $506,000 | -17.7% | $99 / Sq Ft |
08/06/2013 08/06/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/08/2013 04/08/13 | For Sale | $615,000 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $17,113 | $932,600 | $411,400 | $521,200 |
2023 | $17,113 | $932,600 | $411,400 | $521,200 |
2022 | $16,600 | $932,600 | $411,400 | $521,200 |
2021 | $16,885 | $687,500 | $315,800 | $371,700 |
2020 | $16,885 | $687,500 | $315,800 | $371,700 |
2019 | $16,885 | $687,500 | $315,800 | $371,700 |
2018 | $19,844 | $620,900 | $271,200 | $349,700 |
2017 | $19,844 | $620,900 | $271,200 | $349,700 |
2016 | $19,844 | $620,900 | $271,200 | $349,700 |
2015 | $18,923 | $571,700 | $287,100 | $284,600 |
2014 | $19,295 | $571,700 | $287,100 | $284,600 |
2013 | $19,295 | $571,700 | $287,100 | $284,600 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Gerri Schiffman
Residential Properties Ltd.
110 in this area
298 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
James Hall
Compass
(401) 639-9953
3 in this area
126 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Jim DeRentis
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 529-2188
137 in this area
486 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Geraldine Schiffman
Residential Properties, Ltd.
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Seller's Agent in 2013
Sarah Wheaton
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 553-6359
19 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2013
Markham And Derentis Associates
Residential Properties Ltd.
Map
Source: State-Wide MLS
MLS Number: 1383919

APN: PROV-080108-000000-000000
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