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Last sold for $1,100,000 on May 31, 2024

56 TELL ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
12
Beds
6
Baths
4,854 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.
4,000 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · May 31, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,651 (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.$871,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$805,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$523,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.16
52
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyPROVIDENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Asa Messer Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Classical High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

56 Tell 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Providence 02909
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Providence County

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 area4,854 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 56 Tell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFederal HillProvidence 02909Providence County
Living areabigger than4,854 ft²89% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²53% of homes36% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190030% of homes20% of homes11% of homes

About 56 Tell St

When did 56 Tell St, Providence, RI last sell?

56 Tell St, Providence, RI last sold on May 31, 2024 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Tell St, Providence, RI?

56 Tell St, Providence, RI has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,854 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 56 Tell St, Providence, RI built?

56 Tell St, Providence, RI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Tell St, Providence, RI?

56 Tell St, Providence, RI is assigned to Asa Messer Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Classical High School (high), rated A+; Nathanael Greene 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 56 Tell St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,854 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 4,312 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 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 56 Tell St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Tell St, Providence, RI was $22,651. The county assessed it at $871,200.

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