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252 California Ave, Providence, RI, 02905

4beds
2baths
1,959sqft
$449,000
$229price/sqft
$3,225/moest. monthly cost
$129,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Completely renovated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is one you won’t want to miss. The bright, open-concept first floor creates an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully updated kitchen features new countertops, cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and opens seamlessly to the living and dining areas. This home has been thoughtfully updated throughout with all new windows, a brand-new Navien heating system, new flooring, fresh paint, recessed lighting, updated bathrooms, and new structural support beams in the basement for added peace of mind. Outside, enjoy the freshly paved backyard and brand-new fence, offering a private outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major highways, this home combines modern updates with everyday convenience. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy.

Getting Around

77
WalkingVery Walkable
45
TransitSome Transit
62
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1910

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Tankless Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 653
  • Finished area above ground: 1,306

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Baseboard
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,306
  • Total interior livable area: 1,959 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: PROVM87L272

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,201 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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,270$27,240
Home Insurance *$263$3,156
Property Taxes $294$3,528
Electricity $398$4,787
Total$3,225$38,700
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$110,571/yr
40% on housing$96,750/yr
45% on housing$86,000/yr

Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 16,029Commercial: 109
Total Premiums$36.73M
Total Exposure$6.14B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.5%
-2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$229This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02905$245
Providence County$248

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02905$239
Providence County$271

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-05Pending sale$449,000
2026-07-11Listed for sale$449,000
2025-09-10Sold$200,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSheyla Tejada
BrokerageBani Properties

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