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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,407,500 on Jul 21, 2025

256 OLNEY ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
7
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,677 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
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.$1,407,500 · Jul 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,151 (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.$1,477,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$827,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$650,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$932,600

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.0.20
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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.

H
Hope High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 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

256 Olney 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 96% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Providence 02906
  • Among the oldest homes in Blackstone

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 area3,677 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 256 Olney St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlackstoneProvidence 02906Providence County
Living areabigger than3,677 ft²88% of homes88% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac78% of homes86% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than1889almost no homes11% of homes4% of homes

About 256 Olney St

When did 256 Olney St, Providence, RI last sell?

256 Olney St, Providence, RI last sold on Jul 21, 2025 for $1,407,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Olney St, Providence, RI?

256 Olney St, Providence, RI has 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,677 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 256 Olney St, Providence, RI built?

256 Olney St, Providence, RI was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 256 Olney St, Providence, RI?

256 Olney St, Providence, RI is assigned to Hope High School (high), rated F; Martin Luther King Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Nathan Bishop 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 256 Olney St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02906?

Among the 7,046 homes in Providence 02906, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,677 ft² against a typical 2,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1889 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 256 Olney St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Olney St, Providence, RI was $11,151. The county assessed it at $1,477,000.

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