Spacious oversized 1-bedroom condo on historic and coveted Athenaeum Row. Experience the charm of the East Side in this beautifully maintained condo in the heart of College Hill, one of Providence’s most iconic neighborhoods. Set within a distinguished historic building, it blends timeless architectural details with modern comforts. A light-filled living area with large windows and a decorative fireplace creates warmth and character, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry and modern appliances, while the generously sized bedroom provides comfort and style. Additional features include air conditioning, in-building laundry, and preserved historic details. Whether as a primary residence or pied-à-terre, this home offers a rare chance to live on storied Benefit Street with close proximity to Brown University, RISD, Thayer Street, shops, cafés, world-class dining, the commuter rail to Boston or NYC, and downtown Providence’s thriving arts and cultural scene.
Sold for $645,000 on 11/04/25
$645,000
259 Benefit St #2, Providence, RI 02906
1beds
1,076sqft
Condominium
Built in 1846
-- sqft lot
$536,100 Zestimate®
$599/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$536,100
$461,000 - $627,000
Not available
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 09:05am
Listed by:
Kira Greene 401-339-5621,
Compass
Bought with:
Gerri Schiffman, RES.0025339
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1395806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Individual Control
Cooling
- Individual Unit
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,076
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage, Assigned
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Second Floor Access
Details
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Plaster, Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1846
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
- Sewer: In Fee, Public Sewer
- Water: In Fee, Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Providence
- Subdivision: College Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $400 monthly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $645,000$599/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1395806 | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $645,000$599/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1395806 | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $645,000$599/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1395806 | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: College Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Vartan Gregorian Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Nathan Bishop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Hope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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