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7 Beds
8 Baths
8,776 sqft

$4,895,000

79 Prospect Street, Providence RI, 02906

Price per sqft$557.77
Built in1861
Property size8,776 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Apr 8, 2026

Updated 30h ago

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, $15,000/mo.

$32,567/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $4,895,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
1407155

Interior Features

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
8
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.25 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$51,812
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

Courtesy of Residential Properties Ltd., 401-274-6740

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