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$688,570$515 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $74,500 on Jan 19, 1994

159 5TH ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,337 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$689K
$612K low$765K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,500 · Jan 19, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,268 (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.$566,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$373,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$193,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$638,847

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Hope High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02906These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,342
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,014 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,001
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,677
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

159 5th 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Providence County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Providence 02906
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Hope
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Hope

What homes are worth in Providence 02906

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$280K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Providence 02906.

How it measures up in Providence 02906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02906.

Estimated value$688,570
CheaperTypical $874,866Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$515
CheaperTypical $476Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,337 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 159 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHopeProvidence 02906Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,57047% of homes30% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51578% of homes68% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,337 ft²24% of homes18% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac78% of homes57% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194084% of homes83% of homes39% of homes

About 159 5th St

How much is 159 5th St, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 5th St, Providence, RI is $688,570 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $611,687 to $765,453. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 5th St, Providence, RI last sell?

159 5th St, Providence, RI last sold on Jan 19, 1994 for $74,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 5th St, Providence, RI?

159 5th St, Providence, RI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,337 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 159 5th St, Providence, RI built?

159 5th St, Providence, RI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 5th St, Providence, RI?

159 5th St, Providence, RI is assigned to Nathan Bishop Middle School (middle), rated D-; Martin Luther King Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Hope High School (high), rated D. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 5th St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02906?

Among the 7,046 homes in Providence 02906, it is worth more than 30% of them ($688,570 against a typical $874,866), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($515 against a typical $476), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,337 ft² against a typical 2,222 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 5th St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 5th St, Providence, RI was $8,268. The county assessed it at $566,300.

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