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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

159 PENN ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,905 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.
3,251 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,816 (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.$637,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$257,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$462,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.6
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Asa Messer Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Classical High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02909These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,518
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,595 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,517
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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 Penn 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 89% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02909

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02909.

Living area2,905 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,864 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size3,251 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 159 Penn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFederal HillProvidence 02909Providence County
Living areabigger than2,905 ft²56% of homes80% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,251 ft²33% of homes22% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192067% of homes40% of homes23% of homes

About 159 Penn St

When did 159 Penn St, Providence, RI last sell?

159 Penn St, Providence, RI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Penn St, Providence, RI?

159 Penn St, Providence, RI has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,905 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 159 Penn St, Providence, RI built?

159 Penn St, Providence, RI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 159 Penn St, Providence, RI?

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

How does 159 Penn St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,905 ft² against a typical 1,864 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (3,251 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). 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 Penn St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Penn St, Providence, RI was $4,816. The county assessed it at $637,900.

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