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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $445,000 on Sep 25, 2023

87 STERLING AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,986 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.
3,887 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$445,000 · Sep 25, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,660 (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.$484,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$357,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$304,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
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(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
Webster Avenue SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Governor Christopher DelsestoD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

87 Sterling 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 90% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 85% 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 area2,986 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,862 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,887 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 87 Sterling Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver LakeProvidence 02909Providence County
Living areabigger than2,986 ft²84% of homes82% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,887 ft²33% of homes33% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191022% of homes26% of homes15% of homes

About 87 Sterling Ave

When did 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI last sell?

87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Sep 25, 2023 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI?

87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,986 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI built?

87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI?

87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Webster Avenue School (elementary), rated F; Governor Christopher Delsesto (middle), rated D+; Central 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 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02909?

Among the 7,032 homes in Providence 02909, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,986 ft² against a typical 1,862 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,887 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1910 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 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI was $3,660. The county assessed it at $484,800.

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