Christopher Rowley
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 400-8219
38 Total Sales
4 in Blackstone
$837K - $1.5M Price Range
540 Cole Ave Providence, RI 02906
Blackstone NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,999,836
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,772
Sq Ft
$419/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- Corner Lot
- Marble Flooring
- 2 Fireplaces
- Game Room
About This Home
As of September 2017Designed by architect Verna Cook Salomonsky, this gracious home will both inspire and delight with over four thousand square feet of living space set on a large lot with mature plantings in the highly desirable Blackstone neighborhood. A sun splashed entry foyer with an elegant curved staircase is flanked by a beautifully scaled living room with fireplace and a formal dining room each with lovely architectural details, warm wood floors, floor to ceiling windows and a Regency side porch with trellis arcade. A generous fully equipped cook's kitchen with white wood cabinetry, stone counters a delightful breakfast area is the perfect place to congregate. The second floor boasts four large sunlit bedrooms, including an oversized master suite with elegant spa like bath, two additional bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, a study or home office and a fourth bedroom and full bath. A third floor offers an additional bedroom and bath. This one of a kind home is within walking distance to Blackstone Boulevard and the Farmer's Market at Lippitt Park as well as all the shops and boutiques in Hope Village. 540 Cole Avenue the epitome of East Side style.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Residential Properties Ltd. License #RES.0034320 Listed on: 05/18/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Geraldine Schiffman
Residential Properties, Ltd.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,798
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
- Security Fence
- Corner Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Combination Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Masonry
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Marble Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Game Room
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Permanent Attic Stairs
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Storm Windows
- Storm Doors
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
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Blackstone Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 289
- Assessor Parcel Number 540ColeAVPROV
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim DeRentis
Residential Properties Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Geraldine Schiffman
Residential Properties, Ltd.
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-14.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Blackstone, RI
-
Christopher Rowley
-
Allen Gammons
Allen Gammons
BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate
(401) 208-0582
391 Total Sales
1 in Blackstone
$732,000 Price
-
Anna Hsiao
Anna Hsiao
Coastline Realty LLC
(401) 298-9436
53 Total Sales
1 in Blackstone
$1,250,000 Price
-
Lisa Ardente
Lisa Ardente
Compass
(401) 214-9741
73 Total Sales
10 in Blackstone
$475K - $2.2M Price Range
-
Sabine Green
Sabine Green
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 593-4515
65 Total Sales
8 in Blackstone
$322K - $1.5M Price Range
-
Bethany Johnsen
Bethany Johnsen
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-3089
42 Total Sales
3 in Blackstone
$545K - $764K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $900,000 | -- | ||
| $630,000 | -- | ||
| $480,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $207,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $424,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $720,000 | ||
| Closed | $300,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $775,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $772,000 | ||
| Closed | $600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $30,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2017 09/01/17 | Sold | $900,000 | -14.2% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2017 08/02/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/18/2017 05/18/17 | For Sale | $1,049,000 | -- | $220 / 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 | $13,385 | $1,593,500 | $838,500 | $755,000 |
| 2024 | $21,068 | $1,148,100 | $417,100 | $731,000 |
| 2023 | $21,068 | $1,148,100 | $417,100 | $731,000 |
| 2022 | $20,436 | $1,148,100 | $417,100 | $731,000 |
| 2021 | $20,753 | $845,000 | $321,800 | $523,200 |
| 2020 | $20,753 | $845,000 | $321,800 | $523,200 |
| 2019 | $20,753 | $845,000 | $321,800 | $523,200 |
| 2018 | $31,957 | $999,900 | $276,300 | $723,600 |
| 2017 | $31,957 | $999,900 | $276,300 | $723,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jim DeRentis
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jim DeRentis
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 529-2188
125 in this area
426 Total Sales
-
G
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Geraldine Schiffman
Residential Properties, Ltd.
-
Gerri Schiffman
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Gerri Schiffman
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 474-3733
86 in this area
276 Total Sales
Map
Source: State-Wide MLS
MLS Number: 1160851
APN: PROV-930289-000000-000000
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