Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$318,626$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 96How 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 $130,000 on Oct 2, 2009

78 BABCOCK ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,230 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.
3,216 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$319K
$306K low$331K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Oct 2, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,459 (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.$292,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$349,136

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.0.07
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(12)

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(2)

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

E
Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Roger Williams Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
W B Cooley & Academy InternationaD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02905These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.28,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,076 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,080
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,160
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

78 Babcock 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 92% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Providence County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Washington Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Providence County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Washington Park

What homes are worth in Providence 02905

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

This home
$273K$1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Providence 02905.

How it measures up in Providence 02905

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02905.

Estimated value$318,626
CheaperTypical $413,387Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,661 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 78 Babcock St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington ParkProvidence 02905Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,62610% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25949% of homes25% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,230 ft²16% of homes17% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,216 ft²29% of homes21% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than193086% of homes74% of homes34% of homes

About 78 Babcock St

How much is 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI is $318,626 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $306,012 to $331,240. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI last sell?

78 Babcock St, Providence, RI last sold on Oct 2, 2009 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI?

78 Babcock St, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,230 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI built?

78 Babcock St, Providence, RI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI?

78 Babcock St, Providence, RI is assigned to Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods (elementary), rated D-; Roger Williams Middle School (middle), rated D; W B Cooley & Academy Internationa (high), rated D-. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02905?

Among the 5,713 homes in Providence 02905, it is worth more than 9% of them ($318,626 against a typical $413,387), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($259 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,230 ft² against a typical 1,661 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,216 ft² against a typical 4,272 ft²) and it is newer than 74% of them (1930 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 8% 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 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Babcock St, Providence, RI was $2,459. The county assessed it at $292,700.

More homes on Babcock St

Closest homes

More homes in Providence 02905

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 78 Babcock St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map