Derek Simpson
Responds Quickly
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 214-9605
57 Total Sales
4 in College Hill
$915K - $3M Price Range
17 Benefit St Providence, RI 02904
College Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $677,000 - $1,183,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,846
Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- Patio
- Classical High School Rated A
- Bathtub with Shower
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of October 2018Stunning, secluded and dramatic Victorian style home with a Mansard style roof and private garden. Few of these properties exist on College Hill. Circa. 1864, this home is just steps off Benefit Street proper, down a cobblestone path. Once known as the Elizabeth Helme House after the first resident, it resides in a local Historic District and is eligible to become a Plaque House with a few historic corrections. This elegant Victorian features over 2800, sq. ft. of interior living space (with a near finished basement of 800 sq. ft.) on an over-sized lot of 6100 sq. ft. that includes a newly landscaped patio. Plus parking for up to 6 vehicles. All mechanical systems have been updated and the home is just waiting for someone to put their personal stamp on it by bringing the fully functional kitchen up to modern, gourmet standards. The second floor features 4 bedrooms and full bath with opportunity to renovate into a stunning master suite space. Very adorable potential in-law suite in the finished basement which includes another full bathroom and laundry room. If location is important to you, then this private Victorian on Benefit may very well be the best location in town.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
REMAX Revolution License #RES.0041512 Listed on: 07/11/2018
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,963
Year Built
- Built in 1864
Lot Details
- 6,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R3
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Utility Room
- Storm Doors
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- 6 Parking Spaces
- No Garage
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- College Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 317
- Assessor Parcel Number 17BENEFITSTPROV
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 11, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Shawcross
REMAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Alessandra Alvarez
Keller Williams Leading Edge
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in College Hill, RI
-
Derek Simpson
-
Stephen Gaskin
Stephen Gaskin
Residential Properties Ltd.
(774) 425-7127
109 Total Sales
4 in College Hill
$300K - $950K Price Range
-
Amanda Bruneau
Amanda Bruneau
Compass
(857) 776-0231
75 Total Sales
1 in College Hill
$960,000 Price
-
Kelli Improta
Kelli Improta
RI Real Estate Services
(401) 593-4513
197 Total Sales
1 in College Hill
$710,000 Price
-
Kimberly Marion
Kimberly Marion
Engel & Volkers Oceanside
(401) 652-6367
132 Total Sales
6 in College Hill
$240K - $730K Price Range
-
Lisa Duffy
Lisa Duffy
Residential Properties Ltd.
(774) 500-3819
84 Total Sales
1 in College Hill
$312,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| $515,000 | -- | ||
| $390,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $417,700 | ||
| Closed | $260,000 | ||
| Closed | $160,000 | ||
| Closed | $479,784 | ||
| Closed | $382,775 | ||
| Previous Owner | $382,500 | ||
| Closed | $381,849 | ||
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $331,100 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $40,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2018 10/05/18 | Sold | $515,000 | -5.5% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2018 09/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/11/2018 07/11/18 | For Sale | $545,000 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
Source: State-Wide MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,738 | $921,200 | $499,200 | $422,000 |
| 2024 | $11,939 | $650,600 | $351,300 | $299,300 |
| 2023 | $11,939 | $650,600 | $351,300 | $299,300 |
| 2022 | $11,581 | $650,600 | $351,300 | $299,300 |
| 2021 | $12,801 | $521,200 | $262,900 | $258,300 |
| 2020 | $12,801 | $521,200 | $262,900 | $258,300 |
| 2019 | $12,801 | $521,200 | $262,900 | $258,300 |
| 2018 | $13,538 | $423,600 | $249,900 | $173,700 |
| 2017 | $13,538 | $423,600 | $249,900 | $173,700 |
| 2016 | $13,538 | $423,600 | $249,900 | $173,700 |
| 2015 | $13,409 | $405,100 | $217,300 | $187,800 |
| 2014 | $13,672 | $405,100 | $217,300 | $187,800 |
| 2013 | $13,672 | $405,100 | $217,300 | $187,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Mary Shawcross
Seller's Agent in 2018
Mary Shawcross
REMAX Revolution
(401) 536-3948
1 in this area
71 Total Sales
-
Alessandra Alvarez
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Alessandra Alvarez
Keller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 556-0447
1 in this area
98 Total Sales
Map
Source: State-Wide MLS
MLS Number: 1197577
APN: PROV-090317-000000-000000
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