Ever dreamed of owning your own pied a terre? This is your chance! This jewel of a home is being marketed for the first time in almost 100 yrs. It has the unique distinction of being on Benefit Street, but also being set way back from the street, allowing for the maximum amount of privacy in this coveted location. Set on a 7700 sq. ft lot, this home is currently being used as a legal two-family but could very easily be converted back into a single family. The rental unit has over 1000 sq. ft of space, as well as in-unit laundry, and artisan level wood paneling in the living/dining area with a wonderful, oversized fireplace. The tenant vacates at the end of July 2025. Enjoy the coming months on either the flagstone patio on the ground level, or the awninged deck on the 2nd level overlooking N. Main Street and downtown Providence. This deck is accessed from the living room. The owner's unit has 2 full bathrooms, 1 on the main level, and a 2nd one in the primary bedroom, that can be accessed through the 2nd bedroom. The second bedroom could easily be a work from home or guest space- you decide! There is a detached 2 car garage, as well as parking for 4 cars and a bit of a city yard. There are hardwood floors throughout the owner's unit. Experience the best of city living and the opportunity to own your own piece of history! This iconic home is within easy walking distance to Brown University, RISD, museums, and all the activities Providence is famous for!
Pending
$1,350,000
288 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903
3beds
2,220sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
7,701.41 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$608/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized fireplaceCity yardMaximum amount of privacyIn-unit laundryFlagstone patioAwninged deckHardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2025 at 09:24pm
Listed by:
Alicia Reynolds 401-835-2605,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1386425

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Level: Third
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Dining area
- Level: Second
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central, Gas Connected
Cooling
- Individual Unit
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Paneled), Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,220
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,701.41 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM12L485
- Zoning: R-3
- Other equipment: Cable TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Paneled, Plaster, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
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
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Historic East Side Of Providence
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $608/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $775,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,500
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Inclusions: Property tax exemption reflects owner-occupied taxes
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