158 Governor Street

Providence, RI 02906

$2,050,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
3
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,517 Sq. Ft.
$372 / Sq. Ft.
5,517
Sq. Ft.
$372
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Harold T. Merriman House, c. 1907, is a Gothic-style Victorian located in the prominent Power-Cooke Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Impeccably updated & renovated, the home seamlessly blends modern living conveniences with timeless historic elegance. Upon entering through the steep-gabled porch, the foyer greets you with soaring ceilings, elegant moldings, maple hardwood floors, large windows and generously proportioned rooms. Among these are a living room...The Harold T. Merriman House, c. 1907, is a Gothic-style Victorian located in the prominent Power-Cooke Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Impeccably updated & renovated, the home seamlessly blends modern living conveniences with timeless historic elegance. Upon entering through the steep-gabled porch, the foyer greets you with soaring ceilings, elegant moldings, maple hardwood floors, large windows and generously proportioned rooms. Among these are a living room with fireplace, a spacious dining room with an additional fireplace, butler's pantry, breakfast nook, an inviting eat-in kitchen, library, powder room, mudroom and a sunlit sunroom. Ascending the impressive stairwell to the 2nd floor reveals a spacious ensuite with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 beautifully renovated marble bathrooms, and home office.The third floor offers 3 additional guest rooms, and an exquisite third full bathroom. The lower level stands out, featuring a meticulously designed media & gym space with high ceilings, fireplace, powder room and walk-out access. Situated on a pristine south-facing lot, cornering George St., including a 2-car garage and brick patio. This home offers the best of East Side living with close proximity to the shops, cafes and restaurants of Wayland Sq., Wickenden & Thayer St., downtown Providence, Amtrak, and all the amenities city living has to offer. Walk to private schools, Brown U, RISD. An exquisite home in a desirable East Side location!

Listing Agent

  1. Kira Greene

    Kira Greene

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 158 Governor Street

Subdivision Name
College Hill
Architectural Style
Historic/Antique, Victorian

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2024 02:49 PM

Property Details for 158 Governor Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1352366
Days on Market23
Taxes$13,239 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,239 SF
CountyProvidence County

Location

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Building Information for 158 Governor Street

Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,239 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,291 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,188

Property Taxes

$1,103

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 158 Governor Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02906
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,238.60
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1265700
  • Tax Lot: 170
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4935.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 582.0
  • Building Area Total: 5517.0
  • Living Area: 5,517.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1432
  • Lot Size Area: 6239.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6239.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 158GOVERNORSTPROV
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • C L I P: 2,744,265,367
Utilities
  • Electric: Item200Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Marble, Stone, Tile
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Window Features: Storm Windows
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 158 Governor Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 158 Governor Street

Taxable ValueLand$345,400Additions$920,300Total$1,265,700
Tax Record2023$23,226 ($1,936 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,963 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,963 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt274 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,239 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR-1CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:13 L:170Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 158 Governor Street

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Charles N. Fortes Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

asa messer elementary school
PublicPK to 4

Martin Luther King El. School
PublicPK to 5

Vartan Gregorian El. School
PublicK to 5

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