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$361,364$276 / 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 93How 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 $240,000 on Apr 2, 2020

256 CALIFORNIA AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,307 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.
3,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$361K
$335K low$388K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Apr 2, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,707 (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.$322,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,300

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.0.07
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
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.

E
Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
W B Cooley & Academy InternationaC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Roger Williams Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02905These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.28,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,076 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,080
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,160
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

256 California Ave 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 82% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Providence County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Washington Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Washington Park

What homes are worth in Providence 02905

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

This home
$273K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Providence 02905.

How it measures up in Providence 02905

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02905.

Estimated value$361,364
CheaperTypical $424,381Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,269 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 256 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington ParkProvidence 02905Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$361,36439% of homes21% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27664% of homes31% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,307 ft²21% of homes22% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,200 ft²29% of homes21% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191015% of homes15% of homes15% of homes

About 256 California Ave

How much is 256 California Ave, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 California Ave, Providence, RI is $361,364 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $334,621 to $388,107. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 California Ave, Providence, RI last sell?

256 California Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Apr 2, 2020 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 California Ave, Providence, RI?

256 California Ave, Providence, RI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,307 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 256 California Ave, Providence, RI built?

256 California Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 California Ave, Providence, RI?

256 California Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods (elementary), rated D; W B Cooley & Academy Internationa (high), rated C-; 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 256 California Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02905?

Among the 5,713 homes in Providence 02905, it is worth more than 21% of them ($361,364 against a typical $424,381), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($276 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 4,269 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 18% 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 256 California Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 California Ave, Providence, RI was $2,707. The county assessed it at $322,300.

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