40 Governor St

$1,400,000
Last Sold Price
3,072 Sq. Ft.
$456 / Sq. Ft.
3,072
Sq. Ft.
$456
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sold before print. Exceptional 2-family in a popular Fox Point location offering 9 beds and 6 baths, with 3 garages plus 4 car parking, and a roof top deck. This building was thoughtfully redesigned and renovated in 2019, with careful attention to preserving the charm of the original structure as much as possible. The sparkling white kitchens with center islands, stone counters, stainless appliances, and breakfast bars are completely open to the living/dining areas. The 1st floor unit has 3 beds...Sold before print. Exceptional 2-family in a popular Fox Point location offering 9 beds and 6 baths, with 3 garages plus 4 car parking, and a roof top deck. This building was thoughtfully redesigned and renovated in 2019, with careful attention to preserving the charm of the original structure as much as possible. The sparkling white kitchens with center islands, stone counters, stainless appliances, and breakfast bars are completely open to the living/dining areas. The 1st floor unit has 3 beds and 2 new baths, one of which is ensuite, while the 2nd floor unit is a townhouse with 6 beds and 4 new baths, two of which are ensuite. There is a coin operated washer and dryer conveniently located in the 2nd floor hallway. All separate utilities. Updated mechanicals include two separate HVAC installations for efficient heating and cooling. The exterior is in great shape with new vinyl siding, all replacement windows, a 9-year-old roof with architectural shingles, rebuilt roof top deck, and recently repaved driveway and parking area. Fabulous walkable location - close to Brown, RISD, parks, shops, restaurants. Currently rented through July 2026.
  1. Listed by Gerri Schiffman • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016086 • Residential Properties Ltd.
    P: (401)-474-3733 gschiffman@residentialproperties.com

Property Details for 40 Governor Street

Subdivision Name
East Side / Fox Point
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 11:19 PM

Property Details for 40 Governor Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1401713
Days on Market1
Taxes$12,761 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1871
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,485 SF
CountyProvidence County

Location

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Building Information for 40 Governor Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1871Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,485 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,887 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,823

Property Taxes

$1,063

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Governor Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02906
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 7
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,761.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 905100
  • Tax Lot: 188
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3072.0
  • Building Area Total: 3072.0
  • Living Area Source: Listing Agent
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 3485.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3485.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Parcel Number: 40GOVERNORSTPROV
  • Stories Total: 3
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1871
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers, Separate Meters, Volts220
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public, Water Tap Fee
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Brick Mortar, Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 9
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Skylights, Stall Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Cable Tv
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Window Features: Skylights, Thermal Windows
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Unit 1 Information
  • Actual Rent: $7,300.00
  • Description: Living/Dining, KIT, BR/BATH, BR/BATH, 4BR, 2BATH, DECK
  • Unit Type Area: 1980.0
  • Baths Total: 4
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 2 Information
  • Actual Rent: $3,650.00
  • Description: Living/Dining, KIT, BR/BATH, 2BR, BATH
  • Unit Type Area: 1092.0
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 40 Governor Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923653133

$1,400,000
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

$1,400,000
Dec 12, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

Dec 12, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

Dec 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

$1,400
Oct 10, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1391981

Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1391981

$1,550,000
Nov 17, 2017

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1159336

May 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1159336

$429,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923653133

$1,400,000
12/12/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

$1,400,000
12/12/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

12/12/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

12/12/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1401713

$1,400
10/10/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1391981

08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1391981

$1,550,000
11/17/2017

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1159336

05/10/2017

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1159336

$429,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Governor Street

Taxable ValueLand$438,300Additions$466,800Total$905,100
Tax Record2025$12,671 ($1,056 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6Total Finished SqFt3,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,072 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,698 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1871Year Renovated1930ZoningR-2CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:17 L:188Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Governor Street

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nathan Bishop Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hope High School
Public9 to 12

Hope Leadership School
Public9 to 12

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