78 Jenks St, Central Falls, RI, 02863
About This Home
Welcome to 78 Jenks Street, a unique property that offers charm, flexibility, and future potential. This well-maintained home features spacious living areas, an updated kitchen perfect for entertaining, and a recently renovated bathroom complete with a jacuzzi tub. What truly sets this property apart is the detached barn-style garage with a large second-floor loft area. Currently used as garage and storage space, the structure offers exciting potential for additional living space, a home office, studio, or possible accessory dwelling unit (subject to approvals). The fully fenced yard provides privacy, while the abundance of off-street parking offers a rare level of convenience. Whether you're looking for a move-in-ready home or a property with room to grow, 78 Jenks Street presents a unique opportunity in the heart of Central Falls.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1852
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Plaster,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Wall (Plaster),Dry Bar,Stairs,Wet Bar,Plumbing (Copper),Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace features: None
- Attic: Attic Stairs, Attic Storage
- Finished area below ground: 1,152
- Finished area above ground: 1,747
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,747
- Total interior livable area: 2,899 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CENTM01P37
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 5,144 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- 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 | $2,017 | $24,204 |
| Home Insurance * | $337 | $4,044 |
| Property Taxes | $427 | $5,124 |
| Electricity | $590 | $7,084 |
| Total | $3,371 | $40,452 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2026-07-10 | Price change | $414,900 |
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $424,900 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $449,000 |
| 2026-02-12 | Listing removed | $380,000 |
| 2026-01-27 | Price change | $380,000 |
| 2025-12-22 | Listed for sale | $385,000 |
| 2025-07-11 | Listing removed | $399,000 |
| 2025-04-11 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
| 2025-02-17 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2025-01-17 | Price change | $425,000 |
| 2025-01-13 | Listed for sale | $450,000 |
| 2018-12-03 | Sold | $141,500 |
| 2018-10-18 | Price change | $149,000 |
| 2018-09-21 | Price change | $154,900 |
| 2018-08-29 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
| 2010-08-13 | Sold | $75,000 |
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