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Welcome home to the highly desirable Friendly neighborhood of Cranston! This captivating single-family home perfectly blends classic character with thoughtful modern upgrades. Step inside to find rich, dark hardwood floors that flow seamlessly through a sunlit living room featuring a cozy fireplace, an inviting dining area, and an updated kitchen complete with granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, a center island with additional seating, and a charming dedicated coffee and tea nook! The main level features two bright bedrooms and a full bath, while the entire second floor is dedicated to a spacious primary suite complete with a recently renovated full bath. Enjoy complete peace of mind with major mechanical updates already taken care of, including a brand-new furnace, mini-split AC/heating (2021), a 4-year-young roof, and a connected private security alarm. Step outside to relax on your choice of the welcoming front porch or the private back deck. The outdoor space shines with beautifully manicured front landscaping, a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, a detached garage, and ample off-street parking for 3+ additional vehicles. Conveniently located just minutes from highway access, local shopping, and dining. Move right in and make it yours! * * * Offers due by Tuesday 8/25/26 7pm * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by The DiSpirito Team• Engel & Volkers Oceanside
Auburn, located between Garden City Center and Pawtuxet Village, is a residential and commercial Cranston neighborhood with mid-century side streets and a retail corridor feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Reservoir Avenue near Park Avenue, where plazas, diners, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Classic New England capes and ranches mix with small apartment buildings, giving the blocks a practical, lived-in rhythm. Roger Williams Park’s edges and the Cranston Stadium area shape the outdoor and event calendar. Garden City Center adds a polished shopping-and-strolling counterpoint. Local staples like Iannuccilli II, Chapel Grille, and Cranston Stadium act as familiar anchors.
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Offer insights
55 Friendly Rd · $459,900
$489K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $489K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.2%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Stall shower
Tub shower
Masonry fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
At least one bedroom on the first floor
Additional bedroom(s) on the second floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Tankless water heater
Oil water heater
Utility/storage room
Full unfinished basement with interior entry
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Ductless heating and cooling
Zoned heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Patio
Paved driveway
Fenced yard
Home design
Two-story home
Drywall and plaster interior walls
Shingle and vinyl siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Parking
Detached garage
Total of 4 parking spaces (1 covered)
Construction
Built with shingle and vinyl siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Sewer connected
Water connected
Electric service with 100 amps and circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community features include highway access, proximity to hospital and schools, public transportation, recreation area, restaurants, shopping and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
A beauteous bungalow in the "Friendly Neighborhood" ! This completely renovated home is ready for you to move right in. The open concept on the first level flows from the spacious living/dining room all the way back to the modern kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There is also a full bath and 2 bedrooms on this level. Upstairs is where the magic happens with a cozy reading nook or office space that leads into the spacious master suite with a 3/4 bath and walk in closet. The lot is level and ideal and includes a detached one stall garage. If you are looking for the convenience of new with the charm of older, this is the home for you. Walk in and you won't want to leave. More photos to follow.
RIS #1257207
Sep 11, 2020
Sold
$171,000
$104/sq ft
Jul 2, 2020
Pending
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Jun 26, 2020
Listed
$169,900
$103/sq ft
+6
Estate Sale. Two to Three Bed Bungalow with Full Unfinished 2nd Floor for future expansion. Hardwoods and Doors and Moldings All Original. Fireplace, One Car Detached Garage, Front Porch. This is an Estate Sale – This house needs full updating inside and out. Great Opportunity for a bit of Sweat equity. This house cannot go FHA Financing. Cash or Conventional.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,138 (+2.0%)
$108,100 + $262,100
$370,200
2024
$5,038 (+3.9%)
$108,100 + $262,100
$370,200
2023
$4,848 (+38.9%)
$71,200 + $185,300
$256,500
2022
$3,491 (+2.8%)
$71,200 + $117,400
$188,600
2021
$3,395 (−1.8%)
$71,200 + $117,400
$188,600
2020
$3,458
$67,800 + $98,700
$166,500
2019
$3,458 (+9.3%)
$67,800 + $98,700
$166,500
2017
$3,163 (+2.2%)
$61,000 + $76,900
$137,900
2016
$3,096
$61,000 + $76,900
$137,900
2015
$3,096 (−8.3%)
$61,000 + $76,900
$137,900
2014
$3,376
$61,000 + $86,800
$147,800
2013
$3,376
$61,000 + $86,800
$147,800
2012
$3,376
$61,000 + $86,800
$147,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,648
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,648
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Providence County
APN
427234
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cranston, RI • 02910
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 55 Friendly Rd
$489,694
$30K over list price of $460K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $473K to $515K.