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$866,904$413 / 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 98How 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 $852,000 on Jun 17, 2024

87 UNIVERSITY AVE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Building report
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,100 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.
4,023 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.
3
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

$867K
$848K low$886K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$852,000 · Jun 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,759 (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.$805,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$805,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$562,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$812,622

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyPROVIDENCE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

M
Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hope High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Providence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02906These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.29,342
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,014 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,001
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,677
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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 University 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 more than 95% of homes in Providence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Wayland
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Providence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Providence County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Providence County

What homes are worth in Providence 02906

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

This home
$283K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Providence 02906.

How it measures up in Providence 02906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Providence 02906.

Estimated value$866,904
CheaperTypical $886,575Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $480Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size4,023 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 87 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaylandProvidence 02906Providence County
Estimated valuepricier than$866,90443% of homes48% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41312% of homes21% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²42% of homes46% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,023 ft²20% of homes21% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes14% of homes5% of homes

About 87 University Ave

How much is 87 University Ave, Providence, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 87 University Ave, Providence, RI is $866,904 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $847,809 to $885,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

87 University Ave, Providence, RI last sold on Jun 17, 2024 for $852,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 87 University Ave, Providence, RI?

87 University Ave, Providence, RI has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,100 square feet of living space.

When was 87 University Ave, Providence, RI built?

87 University Ave, Providence, RI was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 87 University Ave, Providence, RI?

87 University Ave, Providence, RI is assigned to Nathan Bishop Middle School (middle), rated D-; Hope High School (high), rated D; Martin Luther King Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Providence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 87 University Ave, Providence, RI compare to other homes in Providence 02906?

Among the 7,046 homes in Providence 02906, it is worth more than 48% of them ($866,904 against a typical $886,575), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($413 against a typical $480), it is bigger than 46% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 2,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (4,023 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1890 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Providence County, it is worth more than 95% 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 87 University Ave, Providence, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 87 University Ave, Providence, RI was $11,759. The county assessed it at $805,400.

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