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Curious what homes are selling for in Providence? Over the past 30 days, roughly 93 homes have sold here, at a median price of $522,000 and an average of $616,402. That represents a decrease of $68,000 from the previous period. Providence has around 188,812 residents, with about 41% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Providence, Rhode Island

What is Providence, Rhode Island like? Providence is Rhode Island's capital and largest city, set at the head of Narragansett Bay where the Providence, Woonasquatucket, and Moshassuck Rivers meet. It's really a city of distinct neighborhoods — College Hill, Federal Hill, Fox Point, Elmhurst, the West End, and Mount Pleasant among many others — and home to Brown University, RISD, the Rhode Island State House, and Roger Williams Park.

Below is a look at the neighborhoods, how property taxes work here, and where the market stands now. For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page. I've helped buyers and sellers throughout Providence, and I'm always glad to talk it through in English or Spanish.

The Neighborhoods of Providence

College Hill. On the East Side around Brown University and RISD, known for preserved 18th- and 19th-century homes along Benefit Street; among the city's higher-priced areas.
Federal Hill. A dining and commercial district just west of downtown along Atwells Avenue, with rowhouses and triple-deckers.
Fox Point. An East Side neighborhood near the waterfront and India Point Park, with rowhouses and triple-deckers.
Elmhurst. A North Side residential neighborhood near Providence College, with single-family homes and two-families.
West End & Elmwood. Neighborhoods south and west of downtown with Victorian houses, triple-deckers, and multifamily buildings — among the city's more attainable.
Mount Pleasant. A North Side residential neighborhood of single- and two-family homes near Neutaconkanut Hill.

Providence Property Taxes

Rhode Island cities set their property-tax rates every year, and Providence classifies property by type and by owner-occupancy, so owner-occupied homes, non-owner-occupied and multi-family properties, and commercial property are not all taxed the same way.

Because the rates and classifications are reset annually, confirm the current Providence figures and how a specific property is classified with the Providence Tax Assessor before relying on them. I'm glad to walk through it for a specific address.

Providence, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Providence, RI?

Providence has many distinct neighborhoods, including College Hill, Federal Hill, Fox Point, Elmhurst, the West End, Elmwood, and Mount Pleasant, spread across the city's East Side, North Side, and South Side.

What is Providence, RI known for?

Providence is the state capital at the head of Narragansett Bay, known for Brown University and RISD, the Rhode Island State House, WaterFire on its downtown rivers, Federal Hill's restaurants, and Roger Williams Park and Zoo.

What types of homes are in Providence, RI?

Providence has everything from historic College Hill colonials and East Side Victorians to triple-deckers, two- and three-family homes, downtown condominiums, and mill-conversion lofts.

How far is Providence, RI from Boston?

Providence is roughly 50 miles south of Boston — about an hour by car via I-95, and around 35 to 60 minutes by MBTA Commuter Rail or Amtrak from Providence Station.

Who is the best real estate agent in Providence, RI?

That's for you to decide, but Alexander Parmenidez works with both buyers and sellers across Rhode Island — in English and Spanish — and knows the Providence market neighborhood by neighborhood. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Providence

Providence is really many markets — pricing a College Hill colonial is a different exercise than pricing a triple-decker in the West End. Whether you're buying a first home, adding a multifamily, or selling, I can help you read it accurately. I work with both buyers and sellers here — in English and Spanish — with no pressure.

Selling in Providence? Explore my seller guides: Best Listing Agent, Top REALTOR for Home Sellers, Best REALTOR for Sellers, and Sell My House Fast.

Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
401-426-4857 · alexparmenidez.realtor

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