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    • $400,000

    283 Benefit St APT E, Providence, RI 02903

    2beds
    818sqft
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    $3,081/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1847
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $489/sqft
    $457/mo HOA

    What's special

    Classic College Hill living on one of Benefit Street's most coveted blocks. Tucked inside the historic Bush-Updike House, circa 1847, this two-bedroom, one-bath condo pairs timeless architecture with everyday ease. High ceilings and elegant picture-frame molding set the tone, while an open kitchen makes the most of the light-filled layout. Generous closets, a dedicated storage area, and in-unit laundry bring rare convenience to a home of this era. Your own private entrance opens to a shared courtyard with room for a garden, framed by views of the historic steeple next door, one of the neighborhood's most photographed landmarks. Step out onto cobblestone streets and you're moments from the Providence Athenaeum, RISD Museum, WaterFire, and Thayer Street's shops and cafes, with Brown University, RISD, and Johnson & Wales all close by. This is a walk-everywhere address where a car becomes optional, and for those who keep one, monthly spaces are available to rent in nearby garages and lots. The best of both worlds: downtown Providence's energy at your doorstep, surrounded by the tree-lined parks, museums, and cultural institutions that make this pocket of the city so beloved.
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    Listed by:

    Amy Doorley-Lucas 401-935-7117,

    Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

    Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1425505MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Dining area
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Other
      • Level: Second
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Storage
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Building
      Features
      • Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 818
      • Total interior livable area: 818 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 818
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage, Unassigned
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: First Floor Access,Private Entry
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Waterfront features: Walk To Water
      Lot
      • Features: Local Historic District

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Plaster, Brick, Clapboard, Masonry
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1847

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Railroad, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping
      • Subdivision: College Hill, East Side
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • HOA fee: $457 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Providence

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $489/sqft
      • Annual tax amount: $5,062
      • Date on market: 10/9/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/9/2026Listed for sale$400,000-5.9%$489/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1425505 Report a problem
        10/8/2026Listing removed$425,000$520/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1418386 Report a problem
        7/22/2026Listed for sale$425,000$520/sqft
        Source: StateWide MLS RI #1418386 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: College Hill

        Getting around

        93 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        77 / 100
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