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Posted: January 9, 2026
Greene of Compass Providence sells 349 Wayland Ave. for $3.75 million
Providence, RI Compass negotiated the sale of 349 Wayland Ave. for $3.75 million. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, represented the seller in this transaction. According to RI Statewide MLS, this is the highest sale ever recorded on Wayland Ave. on the East Side of the city, and the fifth highest sale in the city, YTD.
“Hanley House” is situated in Wayland Sq. The four floor home contains five bedrooms, five full and one half bathrooms over 6,138 total s/f. The property has cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, a fireplace, cedar sauna, wine cellar and full outdoor kitchen with pergola.
“Honored to represent the sale of the iconic Hanley House in Wayland Square,” said Greene. “This timeless estate was masterfully reimagined with extraordinary care and detail. I’m beyond thrilled for my seller, whose talent shines through every corner, and for the wonderful new owners who get to make this stunning home theirs.”
In 2025, Greene ranked as the #1 Realtor statewide and on the East Side, with over $117 million in closed sales. She also lead Rhode Island’s luxury market as the #1 Realtor for $1M+ transactions, completing 45 such sales this year.*
YTD, Compass ranks as the #1 brokerage in Rhode Island by total sales volume, with over $1 billion in closed sales.† Compass also proudly ranks as the #1 Luxury Brokerage for closed sales volume over $1M.††
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