52 Forbes St

Providence, RI 02908

$485,000
Price
3
Beds
1,944 Sq. Ft.
$249 / Sq. Ft.
1,944
Sq. Ft.
$249
per Sq. Ft.
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
Open: 6/20 12:30PM - 02:00PMNew
Open: 6/20 12:30PM - 02:00PMNew

Description

New to market! Charming colonial in the popular Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence. You'll love the spacious living room and the brick, wood-burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room with original glass built in and lots of sunny windows! The kitchen opens to an enclosed back porch, and the fully fenced back yard offers plenty of green space and a detached garage. Upstairs are 3 cheerful bedrooms with extra-large closets and a renovated full bath. The basement holds more finished space, including...New to market! Charming colonial in the popular Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence. You'll love the spacious living room and the brick, wood-burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room with original glass built in and lots of sunny windows! The kitchen opens to an enclosed back porch, and the fully fenced back yard offers plenty of green space and a detached garage. Upstairs are 3 cheerful bedrooms with extra-large closets and a renovated full bath. The basement holds more finished space, including a family room, a second full bath, and an office or additional sleeping space. This home is a charmer on a tree-lined street, near schools, universities, parks, and transportation.
  1. Listed by Rachael Dotson • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016086 • Residential Properties Ltd.
    P: (401)-484-7015 rdotson@residentialproperties.com

Property Details for 52 Forbes Street

Subdivision Name
Elmhurst
Architectural Style
Colonial

Open Houses

Saturday, Jun 20th12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PublicView contact
Sunday, Jun 21st12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PublicView contact
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 10:16 PM

Property Details for 52 Forbes Street

StatusActive
MLS #1415805
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,336 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF
CountyProvidence County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Residential Properties Ltd.
Add your commute

Building Information for 52 Forbes Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$2,695 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,417

Property Taxes

$278

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 52 Forbes Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02908
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R1
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 5
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,336.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 397100
  • Tax Lot: 285
  • Tax Map Number: 122
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1644.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Building Area Total: 1944.0
  • Living Area: 1,944.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1102
  • Lot Size Area: 4800.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4800.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 52FORBESSTPROV
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • C L I P: 9,244,562,642
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Gas, Steam
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Interior Steps, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bathroom
  • Room Level 1: Lower
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Laundry
  • Room Level 2: Lower
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Family Room
  • Room Level 3: Lower
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Office
  • Room Level 4: Lower
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 7: Second
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 8: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Sunroom
  • Room Level 9: First
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Kitchen
  • Room Level 10: First
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Dining Room
  • Room Level 11: First
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Living Room
  • Room Level 12: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Bathroom, Laundry, Family Room, Office, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Sunroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 52 Forbes Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415805

$485,000—
Apr 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621819445

$252,500

+4.9% / yr

Apr 30, 2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1183717

$252,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415805

$485,000
04/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621819445

$252,500

+4.9% / yr

04/30/2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1183717

$252,500

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

Public Records for 52 Forbes Street

Taxable ValueLand$162,000Additions$235,100Total$397,100
Tax Record2025$3,336 ($278 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningR-1CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:122 L:285

Schools near 52 Forbes Street

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nathanael Greene Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mount Pleasant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Veazie Street School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nathanael Greene Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Pleasant High School
Public9 to 12

Veazie Street School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 52 Forbes Street, Providence, RI 02908

52 Forbes Street is a single family home for sale in Providence, RI 02908. This listing's school district is Providence School District. Nearby schools include Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School, Nathanael Greene Middle School and Mount Pleasant High School. 52 Forbes Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,944 sqft single family home built in 1930.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Residential Properties Ltd.

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.