




159 Earle St, Woonsocket, RI, 02895
About This Home
Steeped in history and offering immense scale, this one-of-a-kind estate is a landmark property with a rich legacy. Built in 1850 as the rectory for St. Charles Borromeo Parish, this stately residence later served as a convent and as the Formation Center for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart before being sold to the multi-generational family that owned the house prior to its present sellers. With 20 rooms, 9 bedrooms, and over 7,000 sq. ft. of living space, the possibilities are endless. The interior features soaring ceilings, large windows that flood the home with natural light, and an oversized kitchen and dining room designed for high-capacity hosting. Whether you envision a massive single-family compound, a multi-generational living setup, or a potential multi-family conversion (with city approval), this property provides the canvas. Its history of service makes it an ideal candidate for nonprofits, community organizations, or institutional use (with city approval). The full basement offers abundant storage, while the exterior features a large yard with mature trees and ample off-street parking – a rarity for the area. Close to the renowned Stadium Theatre and nationally recognized Chan's—the “Home of eggrolls, jazz & blues”—with easy access to local shops, parks, and major routes. Nearby, World War II Veterans Memorial Park offers a splash park, Nap Lajoie Field, basketball courts, playground, walking paths, performance stage, picnic areas and more....
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Mixed,Stone
- Construction materials: Paneled,Plaster,Clapboard,Shingles,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility,Work Shop
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Wall (Paneled),Wall (Plaster),Stairs,Plumbing (Copper),Plumbing (Mixed),Plumbing (PVC)
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood,Other,Vinyl,Carpet
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 3,352
- Finished area above ground: 7,132
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Baseboard,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Partial
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,132
- Total interior livable area: 10,484 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: WOONM13BL105U19
- Zoning: r4
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage
