Eliza Ward House c1814 This stunning College Hill Brick Federal Style residence will both inspire and delight. Originally built in 1814 for Eliza Ward, this colonial era gem has been masterfully restored for 21st century living. A beautifully scaled staircase curves up to the main living level flanked by a double parlor with stone fireplaces and original Dufour wallpaper dating to 1814. The gracious dining room includes a butler's pantry and breakfast nook. The kitchen is custom built with the cook in mind, comes complete with stone counters and professional grade appliances. The dining room and kitchen open to a private walled garden. The city facing master suite has two fireplaces, adjoining study and newly renovated sumptuous master bath. There are two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and a south facing home office completing this level. The top floor has an art studio, private bath, two additional bedrooms and sitting room perfect for teens or visiting friends and family. Add professionally designed lighting, 5 zones of heating and air conditioning, updated electrical systems and a two car garage this home is the perfect blend of old world charm and modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1814Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim DeRentis• Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with Gerri Schiffman• Residential Properties Ltd.
Wonderful lifestyle a block from Brown Univ, RISD Museum, The Hope Club, University Club, Providence Athenaeum, and two blocks from the Art Club. Help celebrate this home's 200th birthday in 2014!! Built for Eliza Brown Ward in 1814.
MLS PIN #71170376
May 3, 2013
Sold
$1,100,000
$163/sq ft
Feb 27, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 13, 2010
Listed
$1,200,000
$178/sq ft
+25
Wonderful lifestyle a block from Brown University, RISD Museum, The Hope Club, University Club, the Providence Athenaeum Library and 2 blocks from the Art Club. Academic and Art stimulation surround you in a historic house built for a member of the Brown family in 1814.
RIS #504826
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$700,000
$104/sq ft
Mar 10, 1995
Listed
$720,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,171 (−39.5%)
$536,200 + $1,865,100
$2,401,300
2024
$33,324
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2023
$33,324 (+3.1%)
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2022
$32,325 (−5.1%)
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2021
$34,055
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2020
$34,055
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2019
$34,055 (−14.0%)
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2018
$39,592
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2017
$39,592
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2016
$39,592 (−6.6%)
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2015
$42,408 (+2.4%)
$264,100 + $1,017,100
$1,281,200
2014
$41,432 (+4.0%)
$264,100 + $963,500
$1,227,600
2013
$39,849 (−0.7%)
$264,100 + $916,600
$1,180,700
2012
$40,137
$245,500 + $1,013,100
$1,258,600
2011
$40,137
$245,500 + $1,013,100
$1,258,600
Tax history for 2 George St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,171 (−39.5%)
$536,200 + $1,865,100
$2,401,300
2024
$33,324
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2023
$33,324 (+3.1%)
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2022
$32,325 (−5.1%)
$377,300 + $1,438,700
$1,816,000
2021
$34,055
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2020
$34,055
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2019
$34,055 (−14.0%)
$266,300 + $1,120,300
$1,386,600
2018
$39,592
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2017
$39,592
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2016
$39,592 (−6.6%)
$253,100 + $985,700
$1,238,800
2015
$42,408 (+2.4%)
$264,100 + $1,017,100
$1,281,200
2014
$41,432 (+4.0%)
$264,100 + $963,500
$1,227,600
2013
$39,849 (−0.7%)
$264,100 + $916,600
$1,180,700
2012
$40,137
$245,500 + $1,013,100
$1,258,600
2011
$40,137
$245,500 + $1,013,100
$1,258,600
*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
Permits
Beds
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Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,004
Year built
1814
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Providence County
APN
58865
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Jan 8, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
Replace a gas fired steam boiler.
Gas
HVAC
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