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Posted: October 17, 2025
Greene of Compass sell 53 Wingate Road in Providence for 1.875 million
Providence, RI Compass has completed the sale of 53 Wingate Road in for $1.875 million. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence represented the Sellers in this transaction.
This renovated Tudor-style home on the sought after East Side of Providence offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across 2,695 s/f of living space. Original woodwork, 2 fireplaces and chef’s kitchen with top of the line appliances are just a few of the standout features of this home. Outside, the 8,000 s/f lot includes a versatile carriage house with a finished room—ideal for a home office, studio, or guest space.
Year-to-date, Kira Greene is the #1 agent on the East Side of Providence by number of homes sold, with 35 closed sales in 2025, and also leads the East Side in luxury sales, with 19 transactions over $1 million. Statewide, she is the #1 luxury agent, with 27 sales over $1 million and over $66 million in total volume sold to date. Her continued success underscores her leadership in both the East Side and Rhode Island’s luxury markets.
Compass ranked as the #1 brokerage in Rhode Island for 2024 by total sales volume, with over $1 billion in closed sales. Compass also ranked as the #1 Luxury Brokerage for closed sales volume over $1 million.
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