NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Benefit St Unit A Providence, RI 02903

College Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,179,000 - $1,340,989

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,109 Sq Ft
$858/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 02, 2019

Last sale price $869,000 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,842/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Golf Course Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Memorial Park

About This Home

As of July 2019

Stunning Architectural Digest worthy (2Bed/2Bath) townhome style condo in the heart of Benefit St on the historic East Side of Providence. This meticulously maintained one level condo features sun filled interior spaces with gorgeous hardwood floors, dramatic (12') ceilings highlighted by preserved carved crown moldings, (4) fireplaces and architectural period details throughout. Oversize floor to ceiling windows with pocket wood interior privacy shutters provide natural light throughout the entire day. Other keynote features include an impressive cook's kitchen with large center island perfect for entertaining, tons of cabinetry storage and pocket doors that open to a oversize Dining Room. The private Master Suite includes a large bedroom space with fireplace with pocket doors that open up to a plush Bathroom Suite with custom mirrored wardrobe storage and dressing room area. Central A/C, laundry in-unit and assigned off street parking space included. (A+) location and walk score; will have you minutes away from the train station to Boston, steps from the local Universities, hospitals, highway access, shopping + dining. This is one of Providences rare architectural gems, very special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Cullion

Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl. License #REB.0016942 Listed on: 05/09/2019

Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor & Company

Residential Properties, Ltd.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,513

Year Built

  • Built in 1854

HOA Fees

  • $858 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Combination Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,109 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessibility Features
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Security Fence
  • Property near a hospital

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 329
  • Assessor Parcel Number 281BENEFITSTAPROV

Community Details

Overview

  • 10 Units
  • College Hill / Benefit Street Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,513

Year Built

Built in 1854

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$858 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Business Type: Other
  • Subdivision Name: College Hill / Benefit Street
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2109.0
  • Building Name: Nathaniel Bush House
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One, Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Accessibility Features
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Private Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 2109.0
  • Dining Room Type: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Security
  • Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Plaster, Brick, Masonry, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Combination, Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Connected, Water Tap Fee

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 857.52
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Negotiable, Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 281BENEFITSTAPROV
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13513.0
  • Tax Lot: 329
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Huber Laurel D
Bought by
283 Benefit St Nt and Ritter
Current Estimated Value
$1,246,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$621,468
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$600,883

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Greene Kimberly A and Greene Vincent L
Bought by
Huber Laurel D

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2019
Closed on
Jul 2, 2019
Sold by
Bartolini Theresa O and Bartolini Daniel
Bought by
Greene Vincent L and Greene Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
Joshua Cullion
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Buyer's Agent
Taylor & Company
Residential Properties, Ltd.
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$869,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%
Original Mortgage
$564,850
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2018
Closed on
Sep 20, 2018
Sold by
Sylvia E Brown Ret and Brown
Bought by
Bartolini Daniel and Bartolini Theresa O
Seller's Agent
Jim DeRentis
Residential Properties Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Dotson
Residential Properties Ltd.
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$738,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
283 Benefit St Nt $1,030,522 None Available
Huber Laurel D $869,000 None Available
Greene Vincent L $869,000 --
Bartolini Daniel $820,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 283 Benefit St Nt $630,000
Previous Owner Greene Vincent L $564,850
Previous Owner Bartolini Daniel $738,000
Previous Owner Brown Sylvia $628,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Sold $869,000 +2.4% $412 / Sq Ft
06/02/2019 06/02/19 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2019 05/09/19 For Sale $849,000 +3.5% $403 / Sq Ft
09/20/2018 09/20/18 Sold $820,000 +2.6% $389 / Sq Ft
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2018 06/21/18 For Sale $799,000 +1.8% $379 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $785,000 -7.5% $372 / Sq Ft
08/01/2016 08/01/16 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2016 04/28/16 For Sale $849,000 -- $403 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $25,901 $1,411,500 $0 $1,411,500
2023 $25,901 $1,411,500 $0 $1,411,500
2022 $25,125 $1,411,500 $0 $1,411,500
2021 $18,648 $759,300 $0 $759,300
2020 $18,280 $744,300 $0 $744,300
2019 $18,280 $744,300 $0 $744,300
2018 $13,513 $422,800 $0 $422,800
2017 $13,513 $422,800 $0 $422,800
2016 $13,513 $422,800 $0 $422,800
2015 $8,656 $261,500 $0 $261,500
2014 $8,826 $261,500 $0 $261,500
2013 $8,826 $261,500 $0 $261,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joshua Cullion

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Joshua Cullion

    Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

    (401) 862-8381

    14 in this area

    271 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Taylor & Company

    Residential Properties, Ltd.

  • Nelson Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Nelson Taylor

    Compass

    (401) 214-1524

    32 in this area

    606 Total Sales

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  • Jim DeRentis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jim DeRentis

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (401) 529-2188

    78 in this area

    480 Total Sales

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  • Rachael Dotson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rachael Dotson

    Residential Properties Ltd.

    (401) 484-7015

    16 in this area

    269 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Markham And Derentis Associates

    Residential Properties Ltd.

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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1222993

State-Wide MLS

APN: PROV-120329-000000-000281A

Rhode Island Providence County Providence 02903 College Hill

281 Benefit St Unit A, Providence, RI

This home is located at 281 Benefit St Unit A, Providence, RI 02903 since 09 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,268,997, approximately $601 per square foot. This property was built in 1854. 281 Benefit St Unit A is a home located in Providence County with nearby schools including Asa Messer Elementary School, Charles N. Fortes Elementary School, and Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School.

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