Dope spot to call home, everything you have been wishing for is here in the North End of Providence, nearby the East Side, downtown and the highway access for commuters. This handsome 4 bed 2 bath property combines a formal element, ornate moldings and charms, high ceilings and a classy staircase, with beautiful upgrades, a high end open kitchen, two newly renovated baths and a wall mount on demand heat and hot water delivery system. The kitchen is exactly what you have been dreaming of, spacious with your center island, white shaker cabs and a touch of pizazz with your stone counters. Each bathroom contains a tile surround shower and river rock flooring, combining elegance with function in these well designed, completely renovated spaces. The property also boasts a large separate dining room, formal living room and the potential for a finished basement with plenty of headroom. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are very good sized with large closets, sunlight and views. Property also contains a handsome covered front porch, plenty of parking and a useful back yard. Bottom line, there is nothing to complain about here and everything to love. Open plan, new updates blended with old charms, energy efficient upgrades combined with stylish finishes. This is the ONE you have been waiting for, don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Matt Patty Team• Century 21 Shoreline
Bought with Nathan Clark Team• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, NCT
Great investment opportunity near the East Side of Prov. just over 95. Single Family solid home needing complete rehab in interior. Walls and flooring removed to studs in many places. Solid brick foundation, partially replaced vinyl siding, 2018 New Roof, No central connected heat, New On demand heating system ready to be connected included. CASH or 203K Loan. Great Market for an investor to buy and flip!
RIS #556811
Feb 16, 2006
Sold
$172,000
$119/sq ft
Nov 11, 2005
Listing Removed
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Nov 4, 2005
Listed
$180,000
$124/sq ft
COMFORTABLE LIVING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,833 (−30.0%)
$126,700 + $210,600
$337,300
2024
$4,048
$67,300 + $153,300
$220,600
2023
$4,048 (+5.2%)
$67,300 + $153,300
$220,600
2022
$3,848 (+0.8%)
$67,300 + $148,900
$216,200
2021
$3,817
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2020
$3,817
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2019
$3,817 (+4.7%)
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2018
$3,647
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2017
$3,647
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2016
$3,647 (−3.4%)
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2015
$3,777 (−1.9%)
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2014
$3,851
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2013
$3,851 (−0.3%)
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2012
$3,862
$44,800 + $76,300
$121,100
2011
$3,862
$44,800 + $76,300
$121,100
Tax history for 178 Silver Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,833 (−30.0%)
$126,700 + $210,600
$337,300
2024
$4,048
$67,300 + $153,300
$220,600
2023
$4,048 (+5.2%)
$67,300 + $153,300
$220,600
2022
$3,848 (+0.8%)
$67,300 + $148,900
$216,200
2021
$3,817
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2020
$3,817
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2019
$3,817 (+4.7%)
$60,300 + $95,100
$155,400
2018
$3,647
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2017
$3,647
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2016
$3,647 (−3.4%)
$46,600 + $67,500
$114,100
2015
$3,777 (−1.9%)
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2014
$3,851
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2013
$3,851 (−0.3%)
$49,400 + $64,700
$114,100
2012
$3,862
$44,800 + $76,300
$121,100
2011
$3,862
$44,800 + $76,300
$121,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,450
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Providence County
APN
68588
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 Residential District is intended for higher density residential areas of detached single-family, twofamily, and three-family residential development, as well as rowhouse development. Limited nonresidential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Apr 28, 2022 • Final
Building
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Oct 4, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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