20 Sheldon St
Providence, RI 02906
Fox Point- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,895 sqft
$1,100,900
as of Jul 27, 2026
$1,100,900
as of Jul 27, 2026
7 Beds
4 Baths
2,895 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1825
Living Area
2,895 sqft
Price/Sqft
$380
Parking
Garage
About this House
Historic charmer ideally located in the popular Fox Point neighborhood just steps from Benefit Street and convenient to Brown, RISD, Pedestrian Bridge, Knowledge District, and downtown Providence. Abundant sunlight floods into this legal two-family featuring two townhouses with lots of privacy - perfect for an investor or owner-occupant who wants some extra income. You and your tenants will love the delightful private fenced yard with lush plantings and a fabulous brick patio bordered by a low stone wall. Unit #1 offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with superb period details, surprisingly high 9-foot ceilings, 3 fireplaces, and gorgeous oak and pine floors throughout. Recently updated kitchen and baths. Unit #2 has its own separate entrance and 5 possible bedrooms and 2 full baths. Original wide board pine floors plus an attractive brick floor in the living room and 2 fireplaces. Wonderful updated cook’s kitchen with a large center island and a brick wall which flows into the living room area showcasing large windows overlooking the yard. Lower level is partially finished and has a common laundry room with separate machines. Updated mechanicals include two Navien wall-hung efficient gas boilers for heat and hot water, and 12 Fujitsu mini-splits (6 per unit) to provide ample cooling. One-car detached garage. Taxes shown with Homestead Deduction. Condo docs have been drafted but not recorded. See MLS #1373366 and MLS #1373367. Very special!
20 Sheldon St, Providence, RI 02906 is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,895 sqft multi-family in Fox Point, built in 1825. It last sold for $1,040,000 on Jan 30, 2025 (10% below the $1,150,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $4,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 16, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,100,900, with a rent estimate of $4,376/month.
Home Details for 20 Sheldon St
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Common,Laundry,Storage Space,UtilityNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Bathroom |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2895 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In BuildingMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Baseboard,Forced Water,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 5Fireplace: BrickHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Skylight(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: PatioFoundation: StoneSkylight |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1825 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyStructure Type: Side/SideArchitecture: Side/Side |
Building Construction Materials: Plaster, ClapboardNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure |
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Price List Price: $1,150,000 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: ProvidenceCommunity: East Side / Fox Point |
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Building Area Building Area: 3945 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Near Public Transport, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, TennisNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 4356 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Conventional/Market Value |
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Owner Pays: Heat |
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BasementMls Number: 1373469 |
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Near Public TransportHighway AccessHospitalInterstateMarinaPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolRailroadRecreational FacilitiesRestaurantsSchoolsNear ShoppingNear SwimmingTennis |
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Gerri Schiffman, (401) 474-3733
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with: Kira Greene, (401) 339-5621, Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI, MLS#1373469

Price History for 20 Sheldon St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/30/2025 | $1,040,000 | Sold | StateWide MLS RI #1373469 |
| 12/28/2024 | $1,150,000 | Pending | StateWide MLS RI #1373469 |
| 12/17/2024 | $1,150,000 | Contingent | StateWide MLS RI #1373469 |
| 12/04/2024 | $1,150,000 | PriceChange | StateWide MLS RI #1373469 |
| 11/22/2024 | $1,245,000 | Listed For Sale | StateWide MLS RI #1373469 |
| 09/16/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 06/05/2023 | $4,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/30/2017 | $603,500 | Sold | StateWide MLS RI #1153113 |
| 03/27/2017 | $579,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 03/27/2017 | $579,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/02/2017 | $579,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/04/2016 | $588,990 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/22/2016 | $588,990 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/03/2016 | $589,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/27/2016 | $1,495 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 12/30/2015 | $1,495 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 12/28/2015 | $1,995 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 12/08/2015 | $589,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/03/2015 | $589,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 06/21/2015 | $595,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 05/23/2015 | $609,500 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 12/29/2014 | $589,500 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 12/02/2014 | $589,500 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 10/19/2014 | $589,000 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 12/16/2013 | $609,500 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 10/29/2013 | $609,500 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 11/17/2008 | $339,900 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Providence
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$442K
$33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$323
$4MoM
Available listings
238
5MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $8,041 |
| Assessment | $1,065,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 20 Sheldon St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.14 | Multi-Family Home | $955,000 | 12/18/25 | 6 | 4.5 | 3,530 | |
0.34 | Multi-Family Home | $1,100,000 | 03/31/26 | 9 | 3 | 3,032 | |
0.34 | Multi-Family Home | $1,065,000 | 03/31/26 | 9 | 3 | 2,913 | |
0.30 | Multi-Family Home | $925,000 | 01/08/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,592 | |
0.34 | Multi-Family Home | $1,400,000 | 12/12/25 | 9 | 6 | 3,072 | |
0.49 | Multi-Family Home | $920,000 | 10/16/25 | 5 | 4 | 2,318 | |
0.48 | Multi-Family Home | $1,210,000 | 06/12/26 | 8 | 5 | 2,995 | |
0.58 | Multi-Family Home | $857,000 | 05/08/26 | 8 | 3 | 2,715 | |
0.47 | Multi-Family Home | $745,000 | 09/15/25 | 8 | 3 | 2,250 |
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What Locals Say about Fox Point
At least 45 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say there are sidewalks
96 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
85 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say streets are well-lit
76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
75 % Say parking is easy
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
47 % Say car is needed
40 % Say yards are well-kept
34 % Say there are community events
31 % Say it's quiet
30 % Say there's wildlife
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