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79 Prospect Street

Providence, RI 02906

$4,895,000 PRICE
7 Beds
6/2 Baths
8,776 Sqft
0.25 Acres
1861 Built

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 and integral access to a 4 car garage. Also available for lease, $17,500/mo.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry
DAYS ON MARKET: 101
ELECTRICAL FEATURES: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
GARAGE COUNT: 4
LIVING AREA SQFT: 8776
ON MARKET DATE: 2026-04-08
PARKING: Paved, Attached
PARKING SPACES: 7
SEWER: Public Sewer
STYLE: Historic Antique
SUBDIVISION: College Hill
TAX AMOUNT: $51,812
TAX YEAR: 2026
TYPE: Residential
UTILITIES: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
YEAR BUILT: 1861

AMENITIES

Pool
Restaurant
Tennis Court(s)
Sidewalks

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FEATURES

APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
BEDS: 7
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Plaster, Brick, Clapboard, Wood Siding
COOLING: Central Air
EXTERIOR FEATURES: Accessible Elevator Installed, Patio
FLOORING: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
FOUNDATION: Combination
FULL BATHS: 6
HEAT: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
LIVING SQFT SOURCE: Other
ROOMS: 15

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SCHOOL	LOCATION	GRADE
Moses Brown School	250 Lloyd Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Wheeler School	216 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Hamilton School At Wheeler	216 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	1 - 8
Angel Care Montessori	150 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
Growing Children Of Providence	1 Capitol Hl Providence, RI 02908	PK - KG
Mount Hope Day Care Center	421 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
K12 International Academy	255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903	KG - 12
The Keystone School	255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903	6 - 12
French-American School of Rhode Island	75 John Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - 8
Holy Name of Jesus School	55 Locust Street Providence, RI 02906	KG - 8
St Patrick Academy	244 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908	9 - 12
The Groden Center	86 Mount Hope Avenue Providence, RI 02906	1 - UG
The Providence Center School	520 Hope St Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Providence Center	520 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
The Croft School	179 Wayland Avenue Providence, RI 02906	KG - 3
Wanskuck Early Years Learning	90 Ives St Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island	85 Taft Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - 5
Montessori Childrens House	518 Lloyd Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - UG
Bradley School Providence	130 Broadway Providence, RI 02903	6 - 12
School One	220 University Avenue Providence, RI 02906	9 - 12
The Laurel School	P.O. Box 603245 Providence, RI 02906	3 - 8
Lincoln School	301 Butler Ave Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
New England Academy of Torah Girls High School	450 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI 02906	9 - 12
Providence Hebrew Day School	450 Elmgrove Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12

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