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$314,900$250 / ft²
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Last sold for $225,000 on Apr 4, 2022

20 MESSER ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Building report
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,262 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$315K
$293K low$337K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Apr 4, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,547 (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.$448,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$448,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$388,100

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.37
12
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
54
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyPROVIDENCE
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(3)

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 · 0.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

20 Messer 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 less than 92% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in West Broadway
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in West Broadway
  • Older than 88% of homes in Providence County

What homes are worth in Providence 02909

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

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$229K$656K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Providence 02909.

How it measures up in Providence 02909

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

Estimated value$314,900
CheaperTypical $379,587Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,262 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,851 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 20 Messer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest BroadwayProvidence 02909Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$314,90015% of homes16% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2504% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,262 ft²23% of homes27% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than190054% of homes20% of homes12% of homes

About 20 Messer St

How much is 20 Messer St, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Messer St, Providence, RI is $314,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $293,290 to $336,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Messer St, Providence, RI last sell?

20 Messer St, Providence, RI last sold on Apr 4, 2022 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Messer St, Providence, RI?

20 Messer St, Providence, RI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,262 square feet of living space.

When was 20 Messer St, Providence, RI built?

20 Messer St, Providence, RI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Messer St, Providence, RI?

20 Messer St, Providence, RI is assigned to Asa Messer Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Central High School (high), rated D; 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 20 Messer St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is worth more than 16% of them ($314,900 against a typical $379,587), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($250 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,262 ft² against a typical 1,851 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 8% 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 20 Messer St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Messer St, Providence, RI was $6,547. The county assessed it at $448,400.

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