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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $302,000 on Aug 2, 2013

238 5TH ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,946 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.
0.11 ac
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.
10
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$302,000 · Aug 2, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,063 (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.$803,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$372,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$561,000

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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

M
Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Hope High SchoolF
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

238 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02906

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

Living area2,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,229 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 238 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlackstoneProvidence 02906Providence County
Living areabigger than2,946 ft²71% of homes73% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac27% of homes41% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192044% of homes56% of homes24% of homes

About 238 5th St

When did 238 5th St, Providence, RI last sell?

238 5th St, Providence, RI last sold on Aug 2, 2013 for $302,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 5th St, Providence, RI?

238 5th St, Providence, RI has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,946 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 238 5th St, Providence, RI built?

238 5th St, Providence, RI was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 238 5th St, Providence, RI?

238 5th St, Providence, RI is assigned to Nathan Bishop Middle School (middle), rated C+; Martin Luther King Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hope High School (high), rated F. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 5th St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02906?

Among the 7,046 homes in Providence 02906, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,946 ft² against a typical 2,229 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1920 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 238 5th St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 5th St, Providence, RI was $6,063. The county assessed it at $803,000.

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