Welcome to The Nathaniel Bush House, ca. 1847. 'Sophisticated and elegant' best describes this 2nd floor Brownstone condo located on Providence's Mile of History. Features include 11' ceilings w/spectacular mouldings, hydro-air HVAC, laundry in unit, a dedicated storage room and an on-site parking space. A recent and gorgeous renovation has yielded a new custom kitchen and marble bath, full interior paint, refinished floors, Murphy bed installed in guest room, custom plantation shutters and blinds throughout. The building is perfectly located near Brown, RISD, Downtown and the Providence Amtrak/MBTA train station with an abundance of great restaurants and shops just a short stroll in all directions. This pied-à-terre is turnkey and ready for move-in!
For sale
$735,000
281 Benefit St #B, Providence, RI 02906
2beds
1,046sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1847
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$582/mo HOA
What's special
On-site parking spaceLaundry in unitRefinished floorsNew custom kitchenFull interior paintDedicated storage roomMarble bath
- 8 days |
- 1,431 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 04, 2026 at 09:31am
Listed by:
Rebecca Mayer 401-447-8040,
Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1408633
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Dining area
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Storage
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hydro-Air
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), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,046
- Total interior livable area: 1,046 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,046
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage, Assigned, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 7,200.47 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District, Sidewalks
Details
- Zoning: R3
- Other equipment: Cable TV, Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1847
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
- Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
- Water: Common Meter, In Fee, Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Highway Access, Railroad, Restaurants, Near Shopping
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Benefit Street/College Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $582 monthly
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $703/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $5,618
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Inclusions: Household pets: 1 pet allowed <50 lbs OR 2 pets allowed <35 lbs each
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $735,000+34.9%$703/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1408633 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Sold | $545,000$521/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1312678 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $545,000$521/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1312678 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,052/mo
Principal & interest
$3790
Property taxes
$680
HOA Fees
$582
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Vartan Gregorian Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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