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$312,659$243 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

279 COWDEN ST

CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,288 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.
4,230 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$313K
$288K low$337K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,532 (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.$267,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,300

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.0.10
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(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
Veterans Memorial Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.0 mi
M
Calcutt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Central Falls Sr High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Central Falls School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02863These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.22,865
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,839 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,345
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,265
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

279 Cowden 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 93% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Providence County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Central Falls 02863
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Providence County

What homes are worth in Central Falls 02863

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

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$222K$528K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Central Falls 02863.

How it measures up in Central Falls 02863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Central Falls 02863.

Estimated value$312,659
CheaperTypical $380,387Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,571 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size4,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 279 Cowden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral Falls 02863Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,65921% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24344% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²10% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,230 ft²19% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190057% of homes12% of homes

About 279 Cowden St

How much is 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI is $312,659 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $288,366 to $336,952. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI last sell?

279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI?

279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI built?

279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI?

279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI is assigned to Veterans Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Calcutt Middle School (middle), rated C-; Central Falls Sr High School (high), rated F. All sit in Central Falls School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI compare to other homes in Central Falls 02863?

Among the 2,411 homes in Central Falls 02863, it is worth more than 21% of them ($312,659 against a typical $380,387), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($243 against a typical $251), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 2,571 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (4,230 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 7% 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 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Cowden St, Central Falls, RI was $3,532. The county assessed it at $267,400.

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