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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $175,000 on Mar 22, 2018

85 RIVER AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,160 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.
3,610 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Mar 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,955 (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.$391,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$279,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,000

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.0.08
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(4)

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.

M
Nathanael Greene Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Harry Kizirian Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Mount Pleasant High School
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

85 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 97% 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.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size3,610 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 85 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValleyProvidence 02908Providence County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²47% of homes68% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,610 ft²35% of homes24% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than18906% of homes3% of homes5% of homes

About 85 River Ave

When did 85 River Ave, Providence, RI last sell?

85 River Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Mar 22, 2018 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 River Ave, Providence, RI?

85 River Ave, Providence, RI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 85 River Ave, Providence, RI built?

85 River Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 River Ave, Providence, RI?

85 River Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Nathanael Greene Middle School (middle), rated D-; Harry Kizirian Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Mount Pleasant High School (high). All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 River Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02908?

Among the 8,071 homes in Providence 02908, it is bigger than 68% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,610 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 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 85 River Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 River Ave, Providence, RI was $2,955. The county assessed it at $391,400.

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