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Posted: October 17, 2025
Greene and Ardente of Compass sell 99 Forsdyke St. in Providence sells for $1.695 million
Providence, RI Compass brokered the sale of 99 Fosdyke St. for $1.695 million. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, represented thesellers and Lisa Ardente out of the Compass Providence office, represented the buyers in this transaction. According to RI Statewide MLS, Compass has participated in 11 of the top 20 sales on the East Side of Providence, YTD.
This brick colonial residence located in the desirable Blackstone Blvd. neighborhood of the East Side, features 4 beds and 4 full baths across 3,276 s/f of living space. With expansive living space and a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances as well as outdoor living space, this remodeled 1940’s home embodies comfort and style.
"I'm thrilled for my sellers, who were given the opportunity to choose the strategy that worked best for them—Compass Private Exclusive,” said Greene. “After reviewing the full marketing and listing options, they selected the path that aligned with their goals. It resulted in a successful sale with happy buyers and sellers, and it was truly a pleasure to be part of it."
“It was a privilege to represent my buyer in purchasing a home through Compass Private Exclusive. This opportunity ensured a smooth and efficient transaction, allowing us to bypass the challenges of a multiple offer situation,” said Ardente. “I'm also grateful for the chance to collaborate with my colleague, Kira Greene, at Compass. Together we facilitated a seamless transaction from start to finish.”
In 2024, Compass ranked as the #1 brokerage in Rhode Island by total sales volume, with over $1 billion in closed sales. Compass also ranked as the #1 Luxury Brokerage by closed $1M+ Sales Volume.
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