NOT LISTED FOR SALE

52 Observatory Ave North Providence, RI 02911

Fruit Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $426,000 - $503,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,388 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2019

Last sale price $195,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,962/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2019

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. Come see the charm of this beautiful cape located in North Providence's desirable Historic Fruit Hill district. Tremendous potential with over 2200 square feet of living space. Possible bedrooms, bathrooms, in-law, you name it! With just a little elbow grease this house becomes your forever home. Don't miss out! This property will not pass straight FHA financing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jarrod Lewis

J. Christopher Real Estate Grp Listed on: 04/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Harrison

DiBiase Associates, Inc. License #RES.0022099

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Utility Room
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 724
  • Assessor Parcel Number 52OBSERVATORYAVNPRO

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,069

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1688.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700.0
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 2388.0
  • Dining Room Type: Bathroom, Laundry, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Plaster, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500.0
  • Parcel #: 52OBSERVATORYAVNPRO
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4069.47
  • Tax Lot: 724
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2021
Sold by
Hart Robert
Bought by
Hart Robert and Hart Lauren E
Current Estimated Value
$467,691

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Mcgrath Kevin and Mcgrath Colleen
Bought by
Hart Robert
Seller's Agent
Jarrod Lewis
J. Christopher Real Estate Grp
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Harrison
DiBiase Associates, Inc.
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2016
Sold by
Mcgrath Bridget
Bought by
Mcgrath Kevin and Mcgrath Stuart

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1971
Bought by
Winifred T Mcgrath T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hart Robert -- None Available
Hart Robert -- None Available
Hart Robert $195,000 --
Hart Robert $195,000 --
Mcgrath Kevin $150,000 --
Winifred T Mcgrath T $24,500 --
Mcgrath Kevin $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hart Robert $238,000
Previous Owner Winifred T Mcgrath T $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $195,000 -7.1% $82 / Sq Ft
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $209,900 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,191 $312,500 $64,700 $247,800
2023 $5,191 $312,500 $64,700 $247,800
2022 $6,020 $263,900 $58,400 $205,500
2021 $6,020 $263,900 $58,400 $205,500
2020 $6,020 $263,900 $58,400 $205,500
2017 $5,087 $194,600 $52,300 $142,300
2016 $4,501 $161,100 $48,800 $112,300
2015 $4,501 $161,100 $48,800 $112,300
2014 $4,501 $161,100 $48,800 $112,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jarrod Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jarrod Lewis

    J. Christopher Real Estate Grp

    (401) 640-7771

    1 in this area

    378 Total Sales

    Jarrod Lewis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lisa Harrison

    DiBiase Associates, Inc.

    (401) 529-9111

    13 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Lisa Harrison
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1219357

State-Wide MLS

APN: NPRO-000008-000000-000724

Rhode Island Providence County North Providence 02911 Fruit Hill

52 Observatory Ave, North Providence, RI

This home is located at 52 Observatory Ave, North Providence, RI 02911 since 05 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $467,691, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 52 Observatory Ave is a home located in Providence County with nearby schools including North Providence High School, St. Augustine School, and St. Thomas Regional School.

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