Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Listed
$649,900
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Property Description
Well-maintained/move-in ready two-family located in the desirable Elmhurst neighborhood of the city. Perfect first-time ownership or investment opportunity in area where homes have historically provided strong, long-term value. Located off of Smith Street within walking distance to La Salle Academy, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Robert F. Kennedy School and St. Augustine School/Church. Gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. Each unit provides two bedrooms and one full bath. Basement laundry with two separate sets of washers/dryers. Detached two-car garage. Low-maintenance vinyl siding exterior with south-facing window awnings. Broker owned since 1976. Possible owner-held financing available to qualified buyer(s).
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Full Property Details for 42 Gentian Ave
General
- Price: $649,900
- Taxes: $3,785 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1415743
- Updated: 6/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Attic, Tub Shower
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Paved Driveway
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- County: Providence
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Gas, Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Architectural Style: Stacked
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Plaster, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 2308
- Finished Total: 2,308 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,308 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Lot Size: 5000
- Sidewalks: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Operating Expenses: $10,000
- Tax Amount: $3,785
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Special Funding
- Tenant Pays: Hot Water
Disclosures and Reports
- Inclusions: Real estate taxes based on owner-occupied status. Non-owner occupied real estates would be $7, 018.
- Property ID: 4244GENTIANAVPROV
- Lot Number: 435
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Schools
Schools serving 42 Gentian Ave
School District:Providence School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Veazie Street School 211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Pleasant View School 50 Obadiah Brown Road, Providence, RI 02909 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Esek Hopkins Middle School 480 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Governor Christopher Delsesto Middle School 152 Springfield Street, Providence, RI 02909 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Mount Pleasant High School 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Central High School, Providence, RI 70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Classical High School, Providence, RI 770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 42 Gentian Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 42 Gentian Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,018
24%
$501,300
63%
2024
$5,654
—
$308,100
—
2023
$5,654
3%
$308,100
—
2022
$5,484
8%
$308,100
50%
2021
$5,059
—
$206,000
—
2019
$5,059
-5%
$206,000
24%
2018
$5,299
—
$165,800
—
2017
$5,299
—
$165,800
—
2016
$5,299
3%
$165,800
7%
2015
$5,147
-2%
$155,500
—
2014
$5,248
—
$155,500
—
2013
$5,248
—
$155,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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42 Gentian Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 (MLS# 1415743) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 42 Gentian Avenue is currently listed for $649,900 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Gentian Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Providence? You can browse all Providence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.