About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 52 Forbes Street in Providence, RI is listed for $515,000 ($313 per sqft). Built in 1930, the home offers 1,644 sqft of living space on a 0.11 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1930
  • 0.11 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 5 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1-car garage
1930

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood
Listing Description

Back on the market with major updates! Charming colonial in Providence's popular Elmhurst neighborhood, featuring new stainless steel appliances, a fully repainted interior and exterior, and all-new electrical wiring throughout. The roof is only 8 years old, and the boiler is 6 years old.

You'll love the spacious living room and charming brick fireplace and mantel (currently not active for wood burning). The formal dining room features original glass built-ins and lots of sunny windows! The kitchen opens to an enclosed back porch, and the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of green space and a detached garage.

Upstairs, 3 cheerful bedrooms offer extra-large closets and a renovated full bath. The basement holds more finished space, including a bedroom, family room, a second full bath, and great storage. Fully refreshed and updated, this home is a tremendous value for someone looking to downsize or buy an affordable first home. 52 Forbes is a charmer on a tree-lined street, near schools, universities, parks, and transportation.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,754/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$372
Interest$2,232
Insurance$150

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

52 Forbes Street

Providence, RI 02908

Elmhurst

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wall (Plaster)StairsPlumbing (Mixed)Insulation (Unknown)

Exterior Features

DeckPorch

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - CeramicHardwood

Construction

Plaster Shingles

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Heating

SteamNatural Gas

Appliances

DishwasherDryerExhaust FanOvenRangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 52 Forbes Street is listed at $515,000 ($313/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,754 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1930, 0.11 acre lot, 2 stories, 5 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed). Exterior Features: Deck, Porch.

This property is listed by Rachael Dotson.

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Rachael Dotson

Agent at Residential Properties Ltd.

Listed by Residential Properties Ltd. · Broker phone: (401) 439-7705 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1427151· Source: State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc.· 4 days on PropertySimple

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52 Forbes Street, Providence, RI 02908

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