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$424,164$259 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $145,750 on Aug 19, 2014

688 RIVER AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,638 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.
4,041 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$424K
$402K low$446K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,750 · Aug 19, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,128 (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.$351,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,797

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.Bungalow
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.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(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Mount Pleasant High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

688 River 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Elmhurst
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Providence County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Providence 02908

What homes are worth in Providence 02908

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

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$274K$636K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Providence 02908.

How it measures up in Providence 02908

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

Estimated value$424,164
CheaperTypical $407,745Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,709 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size4,041 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 688 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurstProvidence 02908Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,16444% of homes59% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25915% of homes20% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²57% of homes47% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,041 ft²28% of homes46% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194558% of homes66% of homes41% of homes

About 688 River Ave

How much is 688 River Ave, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 688 River Ave, Providence, RI is $424,164 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $402,112 to $446,216. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 688 River Ave, Providence, RI last sell?

688 River Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Aug 19, 2014 for $145,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 688 River Ave, Providence, RI?

688 River Ave, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 688 River Ave, Providence, RI built?

688 River Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 688 River Ave, Providence, RI?

688 River Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Mount Pleasant High School (high); Nathanael Greene 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 688 River Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02908?

Among the 8,071 homes in Providence 02908, it is worth more than 59% of them ($424,164 against a typical $407,745), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($259 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,709 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (4,041 ft² against a typical 4,225 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1945 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 43% 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 688 River Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 688 River Ave, Providence, RI was $5,128. The county assessed it at $351,200.

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