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$381,957$268 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $85,000 on Mar 21, 2011

842 RIVER AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,427 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.
3,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.

Valuation

$382K
$348K low$416K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Mar 21, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,094 (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.$368,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$163,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,500

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.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(1)

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
Veazie Street SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Esek Hopkins Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Mount Pleasant High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

842 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Providence County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Providence 02908
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Providence County
  • Newer than 71% 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$623K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$381,957
CheaperTypical $406,089Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,427 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 842 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWanskuckProvidence 02908Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,95767% of homes34% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26828% of homes25% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,427 ft²45% of homes35% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,600 ft²26% of homes24% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than195052% of homes71% of homes47% of homes

About 842 River Ave

How much is 842 River Ave, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 842 River Ave, Providence, RI is $381,957 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $347,923 to $415,991. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 842 River Ave, Providence, RI last sell?

842 River Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Mar 21, 2011 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 842 River Ave, Providence, RI?

842 River Ave, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,427 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 842 River Ave, Providence, RI built?

842 River Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 842 River Ave, Providence, RI?

842 River Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Veazie Street School (elementary), rated D+; Esek Hopkins Middle School (middle), rated D-; Mount Pleasant High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 842 River Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02908?

Among the 8,071 homes in Providence 02908, it is worth more than 34% of them ($381,957 against a typical $406,089), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($268 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,427 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 71% of them (1950 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 25% 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 842 River Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 842 River Ave, Providence, RI was $3,094. The county assessed it at $368,300.

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