




89 Knowles St, Providence, RI, 02906
About This Home
Located on the highly desirable East Side of Providence, this spacious and well maintained two family home offers a rare opportunity for both owner occupants and investors alike. Featuring a total of 5/6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms across two thoughtfully designed units, the property combines flexibility, comfort, and strong investment potential.Each unit offers generous living spaces filled with abundant natural light, high ceilings, and functional layouts designed for comfortable everyday living. Spacious kitchens, inviting living areas, and in unit laundry provide both convenience and practicality. Flexible floor plans allow for additional bedrooms, home office space, or guest accommodations to suit a variety of needs.Ideally situated near universities, shopping, dining, parks, and public transportation, this property offers convenient access to everything the East Side has to offer. Seller has Lead cerfificates for both units.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Construction materials: Dry Wall,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall),Stairs,Plumbing (Mixed),Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,899
- Total interior livable area: 2,775 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM5L39
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 4,042 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,640 | $43,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $263 | $3,156 |
| Property Taxes | $422 | $5,064 |
| Electricity | $565 | $6,781 |
| Total | $4,890 | $58,680 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | Listed for sale | $719,999 |
| 2020-10-23 | Sold | $376,000 |
| 2020-08-13 | Listed for sale | $379,900 |
| 2019-07-01 | Listing removed | $1,600 |
| 2019-06-08 | Price change | $1,600 |
| 2019-04-16 | Listed for rent | $1,700 |
| 2018-07-03 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
| 2018-05-25 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2009-01-21 | Sold | $48,000 |
| 2008-12-17 | Listed for sale | $54,900 |
| 2008-06-18 | Sold | $293,913 |
| 2005-10-31 | Sold | $205,000 |
