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$3,850,000

188 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, RI 02906
Listed by Lindsay Pettinelli
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.2
Living area
6,636 sqft
Year built
1907

About this home

Back on market due to financing * The Dr. William McDonald Jr. House is a meticulously renovated brick colonial sitting on a Blackstone Blvd. corner lot, extending the entire block to Slater Avenue. This home offers over 6,200 sq ft of living space and a park-like back yard complete with an 18' x 36' inground heated salt-water pool. The grand foyer, featuring a dramatic staircase, is flanked by dual living rooms, each with fireplaces and tall original windows that bathe the spaces in natural light. Flow into the formal dining room with gas fireplace, creating the perfect ambiance for entertaining. The heart of the home is the renovated chef’s kitchen, boasting custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, bespoke quartz sink, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, center island and a stylish wet bar. A sunny breakfast nook and cozy sitting area complete the space. This level also includes a home office and two half baths for added convenience. Upstairs, discover 5 generously sized bedrooms, including three with luxurious en-suite baths. The primary suite is a true retreat with a large, spa-inspired marble bathroom featuring a double shower heads, soaking tub, and elegant finishes. Layout offers a nanny suite with a bedroom and full bath. The lower level offers a stately finished room, ideal for a home theater or fitness space. A two car garage and new driveway provides ample parking. Recent updates: new roof, electric, HVAC, and perimeter fencing. This special home an exceptional find.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1413483
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Blackstone / Wayland
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
3
Lot size
0.4591 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Martin Luther King El. School
0.93 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
0.39 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
0.88 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

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Est. monthly payment
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$770,000 down
$3,080,000 loan
Principal & interest$19,977
Property tax (est.)$3,208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 5, 2026.

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