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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Jan 28, 2009

42 WHIPPLE ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,193 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.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.
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.$50,000 · Jan 28, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,427 (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.$316,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,900

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.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
Harry Kizirian Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Hope High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02908These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,050 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,273
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

42 Whipple 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 79% of homes in Providence 02908
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Providence County

How it measures up in Providence 02908

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02908.

Living area1,193 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 42 Whipple St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmith HillProvidence 02908Providence County
Living areabigger than1,193 ft²29% of homes21% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²19% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than193065% of homes55% of homes34% of homes

About 42 Whipple St

When did 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI last sell?

42 Whipple St, Providence, RI last sold on Jan 28, 2009 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI?

42 Whipple St, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,193 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI built?

42 Whipple St, Providence, RI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI?

42 Whipple St, Providence, RI is assigned to Harry Kizirian Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Nathanael Greene Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02908?

Among the 8,071 homes in Providence 02908, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,193 ft² against a typical 1,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 55% of them (1930 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 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Whipple St, Providence, RI was $4,427. The county assessed it at $316,200.

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