Located on Historic Benefit Street on the cusp of Downtown Providence & set along a picturesque tree-lined street, this stunning 2bed, 2bath townhouse-style condo with fantastic city views is a must see. This elegant unit offers a spacious layout with entry foyer that flows into an open-style layout with wood floors, crown molding & recess lighting. The mantled gas fireplace is strategically placed to add ambiance to the kitchen, living & dining areas, with French doors to the private balcony that makes a wonderful alfresco escape. The gracefully designed kitchen with breakfast nook has all you need with granite counters, subway tile, stainless appliances & great natural light. This level is also prepped with a renovated bathroom with shower & a convenient storage area. Upstairs is a retreat that features another renovated full bath plus two bedrooms, including the primary with walk-in closet. In the hall, a built-in desk with shelving is perfect for work-from-home situations as well as for studying or managing household accounts. This gorgeous home has it all with abundant closet space, in-unit laundry, central air & reserved/deeded one car off-street parking. Enjoy a casual-sophisticated lifestyle with an excellent walk score to Brown University, RISD, Downtown Providence also close to train station, restaurants & all the city has to offer. Make this your new home!
Sold for $740,000
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$740,000
279 Benefit St APT 3, Providence, RI 02903
2beds
1,237sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1850
-- sqft lot
$770,800 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$2,944 Estimated rent
Home value
$770,800
$686,000 - $871,000
$2,944/mo
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Mantled gas fireplaceBreakfast nookGracefully designed kitchenIn-unit laundryCentral airRenovated bathroom with showerGranite counters
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Listed by:
Cidalia Barboza 401-965-8714,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jess Powers, REB.0018505
Real Broker, LLC
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1388149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Dining area
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Individual Control, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,237
- Total interior livable area: 1,237 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,237
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage, Assigned, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Features: Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalks
Details
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Dry Wall, Clapboard, Masonry, Wood
- Foundation: Block, Mixed, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
- Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
- Water: In Fee, Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Highway Access, Interstate, Private School, Public School, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping
Location
- Region: Providence
- Subdivision: College Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $625 monthly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $740,000-1.3%$598/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1388149 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $750,000$606/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1388149 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Contingent | $750,000$606/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1388149 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $750,000-6.1%$606/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1388149 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+21.1%$646/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1382217 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Sold | $660,000-3.6%$534/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1311836 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2022 | Pending sale | $685,000$554/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $685,000+41.2%$554/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1311836 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2010 | Listing removed | $485,000$392/sqft |
Source: Coleman Realtors #961827 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $485,000$392/sqft |
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| 12/26/2009 | Listing removed | $485,000$392/sqft |
Source: Coleman Realtors #938602 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2009 | Listed for sale | $485,000$392/sqft |
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Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Vartan Gregorian Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Providence County
- Providence
- 02903
- College Hill
- 279 Benefit St Apartment 3
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