The fabulous city condo in College Hill that you have been waiting for! Charming 2 bed 2.5 bath townhouse with its own private entrance ideally located in a newer addition off the back of an impressive historic building. Elegant entry foyer has a coat closet and a powder room. Stunning freshly painted living room with a handsome wood burning fireplace, a wall of lovely built-in bookcases, and French doors out to a delightful brick patio with privacy fencing all around. The sun-filled dining room is completely open to the recently renovated cook's kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless appliances. The 2nd floor features a splendid primary suite with 4 closets and a freshly renovated ensuite bath, another generous bedroom and new full bath, and an office nook. Hardwood floors throughout. Gas forced hot air heat and central air-conditioning. Storage area in the basement. Convenient side-by-side deeded parking for two cars. Incredible walkable location - an easy stroll to Brown, RISD, shops, restaurants, downtown Providence, and the train. Pet friendly building. Very special!
Sold for $895,000 on 05/07/25
$895,000
129 Benefit St UNIT 3, Providence, RI 02903
2beds
1,602sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1897
-- sqft lot
$910,200 Zestimate®
$559/sqft
$4,051 Estimated rent
Home value
$910,200
$810,000 - $1.02M
$4,051/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 07, 2025 at 02:28pm
Listed by:
Gerri Schiffman 401-474-3733,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Lise Holst, RES.0031730
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1380984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Individual Control, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Cap)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Common,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,602
- Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,602
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, Assigned
Features
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor Access,Private Entry
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Features: Local Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: P:0100205 L:0003
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Plaster, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
- Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
- Water: In Fee, Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Providence
- Subdivision: East Side / College Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $338 monthly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Sold | $895,000$559/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1380984 | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$559/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1380984 | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000$559/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1380984 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $12,525 -1.9% | $378,400 |
| 2014 | $12,771 | $378,400 |
| 2013 | $12,771 -13.4% | $378,400 -18.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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