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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $234,000 on Feb 28, 2005

12 MESSENGER ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,081 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$234,000 · Feb 28, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,963 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$657,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$251,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$474,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Classical High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Asa Messer Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02903These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,810 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,770
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

12 Messenger St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Providence County
  • Among the smallest lots in Providence 02903
  • Older than 74% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02903.

Living area3,081 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,236 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 12 Messenger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFederal HillProvidence 02903Providence County
Living areabigger than3,081 ft²62% of homes85% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,400 ft²3% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192571% of homes52% of homes26% of homes

About 12 Messenger St

When did 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI last sell?

12 Messenger St, Providence, RI last sold on Feb 28, 2005 for $234,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI?

12 Messenger St, Providence, RI has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,081 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI built?

12 Messenger St, Providence, RI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI?

12 Messenger St, Providence, RI is assigned to Classical High School (high), rated A; Asa Messer Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Nathanael Greene Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02903?

Among the 1,850 homes in Providence 02903, it is bigger than 85% of them (3,081 ft² against a typical 1,236 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1925 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Messenger St, Providence, RI was $4,963. The county assessed it at $657,400.

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