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Property Description
Have you been looking for a restoration project? This stunning, Grand, Colonial Revival built in 1903, is perfect for a lover of Historic Houses. Located on beautiful tree-lined Princeton Avenue, in the Northern Elmwood Local Historic District, the Henry E. Nickerson House is waiting for someone to come along and bring her back to her once glorious self. This special home has parquet floors, original columns, beautiful woodwork, leaded glass, 2 butlers pantries. There are 4 large bedrooms, a balcony off the second floor, a linen closet with built-ins and a lovely soaking tub. There is a legal one bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor. This is truly a rare opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 71 Princeton Ave
General
- Sold For: $450,000
- Taxes: $4,704 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1412409
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Skylights
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Tile
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Providence
- Subdivision: Historic Elmwood
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Architectural Style: Stacked
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Clapboard
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 3536
- Finished Total: 3,536 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,536 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1903
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.124
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,400
- Lot Size: 5400
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,704
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 71PRINCETONAVPROV
- Lot Number: 184
Listed and Sold by Residential Properties Ltd
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Schools
Schools serving 71 Princeton Ave
School District:Providence School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robert L Bailey IV, Elementary School 65 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI 02905 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Alfred Lima Sr. El School 222 Daboll Street, Providence, RI 02907 | 2-5 | 0.4 mi |
Charles N. Fortes Elementary School 234 Daboll Street, Providence, RI 02907 | PK-1 | 0.4 mi |
Gilbert Stuart Middle School 188 Princeton Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Roger Williams Middle School 278 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School 375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Central High School, Providence, RI 70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Classical High School, Providence, RI 770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 71 Princeton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Sold
$450,000
-9.98%
MLS
5/12/2026
Listed
$499,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
71 Princeton Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 (MLS# 1412409) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $450,000 on June 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 71 Princeton 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.

