79 Prospect St

Providence, RI 02906

$5,700,000
Price
7
Beds
8,776 Sq. Ft.
$649 / Sq. Ft.
8,776
Sq. Ft.
$649
per Sq. Ft.
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Front staircase
Stairs to 3rd floor
3rd floor

Description

This brick Italianate, designed by architect Alpheus C. Morse in 1861, sits on Providence's historic College Hill just steps to Brown University. This home has a rich and storied place in the city's history, having been home to merchants, governors and academics alike. The classical layout features a grand entry hall with a sweeping three story staircase crowned by an elliptical skylight. To the left of the foyer is a discreet coat room and guest powder room. To the right is the living room with...This brick Italianate, designed by architect Alpheus C. Morse in 1861, sits on Providence's historic College Hill just steps to Brown University. This home has a rich and storied place in the city's history, having been home to merchants, governors and academics alike. The classical layout features a grand entry hall with a sweeping three story staircase crowned by an elliptical skylight. To the left of the foyer is a discreet coat room and guest powder room. To the right is the living room with 11' ceilings, crown moldings and rich wood floors that extend throughout. A library features a fireplace and custom bookcases. Across the hall is the dining room which can accommodate an intimate dinner or full-scale banquet. Through the full-service pantry is the kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, a center island, stone counters and professional grade appliances. At the back is a service hall, half bath and storage. An amazing family room extends along the back of the house with floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that step out to the rear garden, capped by an elliptical skylight reminiscent of the original. The second floor has a generous primary suite with a walk-in dressing room and full tile bath. Two more-bedroom suites and a study complete this level. The top floor has three-bedroom suites and a study. An elevator services the entire home including the finished lower level with laundry room, rec room, wine cellar and integral access to a four-car garage. Unrivaled!
  1. Listed by Jim DeRentis • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016086 • Residential Properties Ltd.
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Property Details for 79 Prospect Street

Subdivision Name
College Hill
Architectural Style
Historic/Antique
LISTING UPDATED: 04/10/2026 06:04 AM

Property Details for 79 Prospect Street

StatusActive
MLS #1407155
Days on Market3
Taxes$51,812 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1861
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,907 SF
CountyProvidence County
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Location

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Building Information for 79 Prospect Street

Stories3Year Built1861Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,907 SF

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Property Information for 79 Prospect Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02906
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R-1HD
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built In
  • Parking Total: 7
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $51,812.48
  • Tax Assessed Value: 3548800
  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Tax Map Number: 10
  • Tax Year: 2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 6906.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1870.0
  • Building Area Total: 8776.0
  • Living Area: 8,776.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2504
  • Lot Size Area: 10907.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10907.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 79PROSPECTSTPROV
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1861
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Multiple Meters, Public, Water Tap Fee
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Total: 10
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Interior Steps, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wine Cellar
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Rooms Total: 15
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bathroom
  • Room Level 1: Third
  • Room Dimensions 1: 9.5 x 11.11
  • Room Length 1: 9.5
  • Room Width 1: 11.1
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom 7
  • Room Level 2: Third
  • Room Dimensions 2: 15.8 x 18.4
  • Room Length 2: 15.8
  • Room Width 2: 18.4
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level 3: Third
  • Room Dimensions 3: 11.6 x 15.7
  • Room Length 3: 11.6
  • Room Width 3: 15.7
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bathroom
  • Room Level 4: Third
  • Room Dimensions 4: 9.5 x 7.6
  • Room Length 4: 9.5
  • Room Width 4: 7.6
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level 5: Third
  • Room Dimensions 5: 9.5 x 15.7
  • Room Length 5: 9.5
  • Room Width 5: 15.7
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bathroom
  • Room Level 6: Third
  • Room Dimensions 6: 10.11 x 7.8
  • Room Length 6: 10.1
  • Room Width 6: 7.8
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 7: Third
  • Room Dimensions 7: 15.7 x 18.2
  • Room Length 7: 15.7
  • Room Width 7: 18.2
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bathroom
  • Room Level 8: Second
  • Room Dimensions 8: 4.2 x 7.7
  • Room Length 8: 4.2
  • Room Width 8: 7.7
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 9: Second
  • Room Dimensions 9: 18.1 x 15.1
  • Room Length 9: 18.1
  • Room Width 9: 15.1
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bathroom
  • Room Level 10: Second
  • Room Dimensions 10: 5.11 x 12.3
  • Room Length 10: 5.1
  • Room Width 10: 12.3
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 11: Second
  • Room Dimensions 11: 15.8 x 18.4
  • Room Length 11: 15.8
  • Room Width 11: 18.4
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Office
  • Room Level 12: Second
  • Room Dimensions 12: 11.6 x 15.7
  • Room Length 12: 11.6
  • Room Width 12: 15.7
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Bathroom
  • Room Level 13: Second
  • Room Dimensions 13: 12.3 x 16.5
  • Room Length 13: 12.3
  • Room Width 13: 16.5
Room 14
  • Room Level 14: Second
  • Room Dimensions 14: 10.3 x 15.7
  • Room Length 14: 10.3
  • Room Width 14: 15.7
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 15: Second
  • Room Dimensions 15: 15.7 x 18.2
  • Room Length 15: 15.7
  • Room Width 15: 18.2
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Half Bath
  • Room Level 16: First
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Dining Room
  • Room Level 17: First
  • Room Dimensions 17: 15.5 x 19.0
  • Room Length 17: 15.5
  • Room Width 17: 19.0
Room 18
  • Room Type 18: Pantry
  • Room Level 18: First
  • Room Dimensions 18: 9.5 x 12.3
  • Room Length 18: 9.5
  • Room Width 18: 12.3
Room 19
  • Room Type 19: Kitchen
  • Room Level 19: First
  • Room Dimensions 19: 15.1 x 17.10
  • Room Length 19: 15.1
  • Room Width 19: 17.1
Room 20
  • Room Type 20: Half Bath
  • Room Level 20: First
Room 21
  • Room Type 21: Mud Room
  • Room Level 21: First
  • Room Dimensions 21: 11.2 x 5.9
  • Room Length 21: 11.2
  • Room Width 21: 5.9
Room 22
  • Room Type 22: Sunroom
  • Room Level 22: First
  • Room Dimensions 22: 15.8 x 23.7
  • Room Length 22: 15.8
  • Room Width 22: 23.7
Room 23
  • Room Type 23: Library
  • Room Level 23: First
  • Room Dimensions 23: 15.7 x 22.0
  • Room Length 23: 15.7
  • Room Width 23: 22.0
Room 24
  • Room Type 24: Living Room
  • Room Level 24: First
  • Room Dimensions 24: 22.11 x 15.7
  • Room Length 24: 22.1
  • Room Width 24: 15.7
Room 25
  • Room Type 25: Foyer
  • Room Level 25: First
  • Room Dimensions 25: 29.1 x 8.2
  • Room Length 25: 29.1
  • Room Width 25: 8.2
Room 30
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Office, Primary Bedroom, Half Bath, Dining Room, Pantry, Kitchen, Mud Room, Sunroom, Library, Living Room, Foyer
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 79 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1407155

$5,700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1407155

$5,700,000

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Schools near 79 Prospect Street

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Nathan Bishop Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Hope High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hope Leadership School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Martin Luther King Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Nathan Bishop Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hope High School
Public9 to 12

Hope Leadership School
Public9 to 12

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.

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More information about 79 Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02906

79 Prospect Street is a single family home for sale in Providence, RI 02906. This property was listed for sale on April 8, 2026 by Residential Properties Ltd., it's currently listed at $5,700,000. This listing's school district is Providence School District. Nearby schools include Martin Luther King Elementary School, Nathan Bishop Middle School and Hope High School. 79 Prospect Street is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 8,776 sqft single family home built in 1861.

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