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261 Benefit St Unit 1, Providence, RI, 02903

$655,000

Home List Price

$7,778*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,406 SqFt
$466/SqFt
Condo

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261 Benefit St Unit 1, Providence$655,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
ParkingNo Garage, Unassigned
Year Built1846
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontWaterfront
FireplaceTile
MLS #1373835
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)

About 261 Benefit St Unit 1

Located in the desirable Athenaeum Row on Providence's historic Benefit St in College Hill, this beautiful, first level townhouse is the perfect place to call home. Boasting over twelve hundred square feet above grade, there is plenty of room as well as natural light that flows through the space. A large living room with marble fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors looks onto Benefit St and leads to the open kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and large peninsula for dining. A dining or den room adjoin this space. A full bath as well as the primary bedroom are to the rear and have direct access to the courtyard. The finished lower level has a second full bath as well as a bonus room which could be used as an office, bedroom or playroom. This gorgeous townhouse is a short walk to Brown University, RISD and downtown Providence.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1846
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,406 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (401) 274-1644

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: Tile

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Waterfront
  • Exterior: Patio

Parking Information:

  • Parking: No Garage, Unassigned

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $655,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $466/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $350
  • Frequency: Monthly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,377
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Providence, RI.

Med. Sold Price

$490.4K

Med. Price/SqFt

$277

Avg. Days On Market

29

# of Sold Homes

123

261 Benefit St Unit 1 vs Providence

36 DAYS ON ROCKET

+7 Days

$655,000

+$164.5K More

$466/SqFt

+$188 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $164.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $188/SqFt more than other homes in Providence, RI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RIS
  • MLS Number: #1373835

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (401) 274-1644

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 23, 2021Home Sold
$475,000
Aug 16, 2013Home Sold
$320,000
Aug 01, 2008Home Sold
$385,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$10,377$422,500
2019$10,377$422,500
2018$11,582$362,400
2017$11,582$362,400

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10
  • Vartan Gregorian Elementary School

  • 455 Wickenden St

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10
  • Martin Luther King Elementary School

  • 35 Camp St

  • 0.81 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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5
/10
  • Southside Elementary Charter

  • 135 Prairie Ave

  • 1.12 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,710. Most Providence, RI residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 261 Benefit St Unit 1

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 261 Benefit St Unit 1 property is $655,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 261 Benefit St Unit 1 is a condo located in Providence, Rhode Island, 02903.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 261 Benefit St Unit 1 is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $10,377 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 23, 2021 for $475,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 261 Benefit St Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 261 Benefit St Unit 1 is 1,406 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 261 Benefit St Unit 1 is 1846.

Rocket Homes›Rhode Island›Providence County›Providence›02903›261 Benefit St Unit 1

This home is located at 261 Benefit St Unit 1 in Providence, RI and zip code 02903 in the College Hill neighborhood. This 1,406 square foot home was built in 1846. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $655,000.

Providence, RI housing market in December 2024 saw over 66 listings sold above listed price, more than 19 sold at listed price and over 38 sold below. Between November 2024 and December 2024, Providence, RI real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 13.9%. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $490,441, while the average time on the real estate market was 29 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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