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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $20,000 on Jul 31, 1998

242 WALDO ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,664 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.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jul 31, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,996 (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.$396,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,999

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.0.11
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.

E
Webster Avenue SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Roger Williams Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

242 Waldo 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.

  • Smaller than 74% of homes in West End
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Providence County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in West End

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 area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 242 Waldo St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndProvidence 02909Providence County
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²26% of homes43% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac74% of homes60% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194581% of homes69% of homes41% of homes

About 242 Waldo St

When did 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI last sell?

242 Waldo St, Providence, RI last sold on Jul 31, 1998 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI?

242 Waldo St, Providence, RI has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI built?

242 Waldo St, Providence, RI was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI?

242 Waldo St, Providence, RI is assigned to Webster Avenue School (elementary), rated F; Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School (high); Roger Williams 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 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 69% of them (1945 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 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Waldo St, Providence, RI was $2,996. The county assessed it at $396,800.

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