Oasis in the City: one-of-a-kind historic house with a huge backyard and additional lot in the trendy Armory District! The Samuel Fiske House, a distinctive late Greek Revival/Italianate style listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This multi-family property combines historic character with thoughtful updates and flexible living space. The first-floor unit offers three bedrooms and one full bath, along with a spacious living room highlighted by a wood-burning stove, a formal dining room, and hardwood flooring throughout. A rear deck provides a wonderful outdoor extension of the living space, while convenient basement access includes laundry and additional storage potential. Upstairs, the second unit features a comfortable kitchen and living area, two bedrooms with carpeting, and one full bath. Outside, enjoy a fenced rear yard and the added benefit of an additional, separate 2000 sf buildable lot included with the sale. Ideally located, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant, multi-generational household, or investor seeking a character-filled two-family home in a desirable Providence location. * Some photos have been virtually staged.
Armory Historic District, located between Broadway and Cranston Street, is a historic and residential Providence neighborhood with brick Victorian streetscapes and a strong porch-and-stoop street life. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dexter Park bandstand and the paths circling the pond, where dog walkers, pickup games, and weekend gatherings set the tempo. Long blocks of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes frame pocket gardens and small corner storefronts. The historic Cranston Street Armory anchors the skyline with fortress-like massing and drill-hall scale. On Westminster Street, New Harvest Coffee Roasters and The Avery set a low-key café-and-cocktail rhythm. AS220’s presence nearby keeps the arts current without changing the district’s lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
90 Oak St · $850,000
$879K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $879K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Thermal windows
Interior steps
Stall shower
Has fireplace with wood-burning insert
Bedrooms
Two-bedroom unit
Three-bedroom unit
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total
Each unit has one full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Common area laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Deck
Fenced yard
Multiple lots
Home design
Two-story building
Parking
No garage
Construction
Plaster, clapboard and wood siding exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built with typical residential materials
Utilities
Sewer connected
Water connected
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Near highway access, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, schools and hospital
Other
Two-unit multifamily building (one building)
Above-grade finished area reported
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
THE SAMUEL FISKE HOUSE. CHARMING FULLY RENOVATED COLONIAL 2 FAMILY "PLAQUE" HOUSE IN FABULOUS ARMORY LOCATION FEATURING A 3 BDR 1ST FLR W/ WOODBURNING STOVE AND A BACK DECK. 10,000 SF, 2 PARCEL LOT COULD BE SUBDIVIDED TO CREATE A SEPARATE BUILDABLE LOT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,305 (−44.0%)
$276,100 + $294,100
$570,200
2024
$7,689
$205,000 + $214,000
$419,000
2023
$7,689 (+3.1%)
$205,000 + $214,000
$419,000
2022
$7,458 (+6.8%)
$205,000 + $214,000
$419,000
2021
$6,985
$144,700 + $139,700
$284,400
2020
$6,985
$144,700 + $139,700
$284,400
2019
$6,985 (+9.3%)
$144,700 + $139,700
$284,400
2018
$6,389
$124,100 + $75,800
$199,900
2017
$6,389
$124,100 + $75,800
$199,900
2016
$6,389 (+9.6%)
$124,100 + $75,800
$199,900
2015
$5,832 (−1.9%)
$124,100 + $52,100
$176,200
2014
$5,947
$124,100 + $52,100
$176,200
2013
$5,947 (+2.7%)
$124,100 + $52,100
$176,200
2012
$5,791
$84,700 + $96,900
$181,600
2011
$5,791
$84,700 + $96,900
$181,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,933
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,933
Year built
1859
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Providence County
APN
278849
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-3
HD
Residential District
The R-3 Residential District is intended for higher density residential areas of detached single-family, twofamily, and three-family residential development, as well as rowhouse development. Limited nonresidential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.
Zone overlays
Historic District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% 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 • 02909
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 90 Oak St
$850,632
$632 over list price of $850K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $465K to $780K.