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Delightful 1940 Colonial ideally located on a large lot and set back from the street with a handsome stone chimney adorning the front of the home. Charming period details preserved and recently refinished oak hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace opens to the lovely dining room featuring a pair of beautiful built-in corner china cabinets. A cozy addition off the back with built-in book shelves and ship-lap wainscoting provides great space for a family room or study. The efficient kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances, a sunny breakfast nook, and a large pantry closet. A convenient powder room completes the 1st floor. Upstairs are 3 generous bedrooms and a large tiled family bath with a separate tub and stall shower. This freshly painted home is in exceptional move-in condition with many recent improvements made in 2026 including: all new Harvey windows, new gas boiler, new on-demand gas hot water heater, new air-conditioning, new lighting, new door hardware, new toilets, new vanities, new custom window treatments throughout, and more. Detached garage with a new roof and gutters plus an outstanding yard with plenty of space for a garden or play area. Fabulous walkable location near Lippitt Park, Blackstone Blvd, and all the fun shops and restaurants of Hope Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$451Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gerri Schiffman• Residential Properties Ltd.
Hope, located between Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard, is a residential and walkable Providence neighborhood with leafy side streets and a café-lined main drag. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hope Street corridor near Rochambeau Avenue, where bakeries, small grocers, and low-key restaurants keep the sidewalks active. Longtime anchors include Seven Stars Bakery, Frog & Toad, and the Avon Cinema, each adding a distinct local rhythm. Early-20th-century Colonials and Tudors mix with tidy apartment houses, giving blocks a consistent, lived-in look. Blackstone Boulevard’s wide path frames daily walks and runs, while nearby parks and schools shape a steady, neighborhood-paced routine.
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Market insights
172 Chace Ave · $795,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$795,000
Median sale price in this area is $464,040. (42% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
200+ amp electric service with circuit breakers and 220-volt service
HOA & community
Community features include highway access, nearby hospital, pool, public transportation, recreation area, restaurants, shopping, tennis courts, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Charming East Side Colonial ~ Nestled in Providence's East Side Summit neighborhood, this beautifully maintained Colonial is just minutes from all that Hope Street has to offer shops, restaurants, farmer's markets and the picturesque Blackstone Boulevard. Step inside a light-filled home with a living room featuring a beautifully detailed fireplace perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Entertain guests in the elegant dining room, complete with stunning glass-fronted built-in cabinets. A cozy library sitting room adorned with beautiful wood shelves and ship-lap, adds warmth and showcases the home's historic character. There are three bedrooms, along with one full and one half bathroom. The versatile first floor library could also serve as a fourth bedroom. A detached garage and fenced in backyard provide privacy and ample space for outdoor living. This residence is full of charm and character, set right in the heart of the East Side. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely home your own!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,226 (−41.3%)
$385,200 + $237,000
$622,200
2024
$8,907
$259,600 + $225,800
$485,400
2023
$8,907 (+3.1%)
$259,600 + $225,800
$485,400
2022
$8,640 (−8.3%)
$259,600 + $225,800
$485,400
2021
$9,421
$217,300 + $166,300
$383,600
2020
$9,421
$217,300 + $166,300
$383,600
2019
$9,421 (−13.5%)
$217,300 + $166,300
$383,600
2018
$10,895
$188,200 + $152,700
$340,900
2017
$10,895
$188,200 + $152,700
$340,900
2016
$10,895 (+7.7%)
$188,200 + $152,700
$340,900
2015
$10,112 (−1.9%)
$175,600 + $129,900
$305,500
2014
$10,311
$175,600 + $129,900
$305,500
2013
$10,311 (−0.8%)
$175,600 + $129,900
$305,500
2012
$10,399
$159,300 + $166,800
$326,100
2011
$10,399
$159,300 + $166,800
$326,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,763
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,763
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Providence County
APN
71235
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended for detached single-family dwellings of low density residential development. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Post office
Park & open space
Oct 1, 2010 • Final
Building
Remodel
Sep 13, 2010 • Final
Building
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
70% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Providence, RI • 02906
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Providence. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 172 Chace Ave
$795,103
$103 over list price of $795K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $695K to $885K.