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$4,895,000

79 Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02906
Listed by Jim DeRentis
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6.2
Living area
8,776 sqft
Year built
1861

About this home

This brick Italianate, designed by architect Alpheus C. Morse in 1861, sits on Providence's historic College Hill just steps to Brown University. This home has a rich and storied place in the city's history, having been home to merchants, governors and academics alike. The classical layout features a grand entry hall with a sweeping three story staircase crowned by an elliptical skylight. To the left of the foyer is a discreet coat room and guest powder room. To the right is the living room with 11' ceilings, crown moldings and rich wood floors that extend throughout. A library features a fireplace and custom bookcases. Across the hall is the dining room which can accommodate an intimate dinner or full-scale banquet. Through the full-service pantry is the kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, a center island, stone counters and professional grade appliances. At the back is a service hall, half bath and storage. An amazing family room extends along the back of the house with floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that step out to the rear garden, capped by an elliptical skylight reminiscent of the original. The second floor has a generous primary suite with a walk-in dressing room and full tile bath. Two more-bedroom suites and a study complete this level. The top floor has three-bedroom suites and a study. An elevator services the entire home including the finished lower level with laundry room, rec room, wine cellar and integral access to a four-car garage. Unrivaled!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1407155
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
College Hill
Status
Active
Days on market
77
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
4
Lot size
0.2504 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Martin Luther King El. School
0.51 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
0.96 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
0.38 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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$979,000 down
$3,916,000 loan
Principal & interest$25,399
Property tax (est.)$4,079
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 24, 2026.

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