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About this home
Location and versatility in the heart of the East Side! Just steps from the shops, caf s, and dining options along Hope Street. Minutes to Blackstone Boulevard, it is well suited for owner-occupants, multigenerational living, or supplemental rental income. The 1st floor residence features a spacious kitchen with high ceilings, abundant cabinetry, gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and ample space for everyday living and entertaining. The 2nd/3rd floor townhouse residence features a uniquely designed main living floor and upper primary suite. Separate living and office areas provide flexibility for working from home, while the dining space and oversized kitchen create a natural gathering area. Recessed lighting, generous room sizes, and tree-lined views contribute to the home's singular charm. The custom finished basement, which is currently associated with the home's townhouse residence, greatly increases the home's potential. Complete with hand-crafted woodwork, artfully designed gas hearth, full bath with glass-enclosed shower. . the space caters to many possibilities, including guest accommodations, studio space, gym, or added living area. In addition, there is a two stall garage, ideal for added storage or parking. The backyard is a great private escape from the city and tucked into one of Providence's most desirable neighborhoods within easy reach of the city's universities, hospitals, commuter routes, and downtown amenities. Welcome home!
Blackstone, located between College Hill and Pawtucket, is a residential and riverside Providence neighborhood with a leafy parkway and a walkable café strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Hope Street near Rochambeau Avenue, where espresso bars, bakeries, and small specialty shops keep the sidewalks busy. Blackstone Boulevard’s wide median path frames early-20th-century Colonials and Tudors with a calm, polished streetscape. Swan Point Cemetery adds a landscaped, historic edge along the Seekonk River. Community touchstones include Three Sisters, Seven Stars Bakery, and the Avon Cinema.
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Offer insights
217 Fourth St · $849,900
$878K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $878K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.8%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Vaulted ceiling
High ceilings
Interior steps
Tub with shower
Bedrooms
Two one-bedroom units (unit 1: lease ends 7/31/26; unit 2: month-to-month)
Bathrooms
Unit configurations include full and half baths across units (one unit has 2 full and 1 half; the other has 1 full)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Common area laundry
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Gas hot water heating with baseboard systems
Exterior features
Paved driveway
Yard on a 5,000 sq ft lot
Home design
Multi-family property with 2 units in one building
3 stories
Parking
Detached garage
2 covered garage spaces
6 total parking spaces
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Clapboard exterior with drywall and plaster interior finishes
Utilities
Municipal water connected
Sewer connected
100 amp electric service
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby include highway access, public transportation, pool, recreation area, tennis courts, sidewalks, shopping, restaurants, schools, and hospital access
Financial info
Two-unit investment property with reported actual rents: one unit at $1,850 and the other at $1,150
Electricity and solar
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The R-1 Residential District is intended for detached single-family dwellings of low density residential development. Limited non-residential 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
Educational/school
Fire house
Post office
Park & open space
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
70% 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
Providence, RI • 02906
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 217 Fourth St
$856,906
$7,006 over list price of $850K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $630K to $980K.