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$1,395,000

65 Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02906
Listed by Gerri Schiffman
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,069 sqft
Year built
1823

About this home

Own a piece of Providence history! The Mumford-Lovecraft House (c1825) is a well preserved late Federal style dwelling that was moved here from 66 College Street in 1959. This charm-filled historic home features lovely period details, tall 9’10” ceilings, 5 fireplaces, and original wide-board pine floors throughout. The elegant entry foyer welcomes you into the living room and adjoining dining room, both with fireplaces and many windows all around. The kitchen was redone 25 years ago in a style all its own and has access out to a sweet enclosed brick patio, creating a convenient back entrance to the home. The 1st floor also has two powder rooms, one with laundry, and a door out to the delightful private bluestone patio and a fenced city garden. The 2nd floor offers 3 generous bedrooms, two with fireplaces, excellent closet space, two full bathrooms, and a staircase up to the unique “monitor room” with windows on all 4 sides providing interesting city views. The lower level is nicely finished with extensive built-in shelving, a fireplace, and a new floor, perfect for a family room or study. Convenient parking in the driveway for up to 4 cars. Super walkable location - an easy stroll to Brown, RISD, Thayer Street, Downtown Providence, the train, and countless shops and restaurants. This special home was the last residence of the prolific Providence science fiction writer Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Bring your imagination and become the next steward of this College Hill gem!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1423379
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
East Side / College Hill
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
September 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.1148 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Martin Luther King El. School
0.58 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
366
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Providence
Middle
Nathan Bishop Middle
1.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
636
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Providence
High
Hope High School
0.43 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
943
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Providence

Walkability

Blended score for Providence's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Providence, from live MLS data.

On the market 4 days -- 38 fewer days than Providence's current average of 42 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,225 active listings in Providence right now is $449,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$279,000 down
$1,116,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,238
Property tax (est.)$1,163
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 days ago.

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