259 Benefit St, Unit 4

Providence, RI 02903

$495,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1,168 Sq. Ft.
$424 / Sq. Ft.
1,168
Sq. Ft.
$424
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Strategically located within steps of RISD and Brown University and walkable to Johnson and Wales as well as URI, this lovely Athenaeum Row condominium is at the center of culture, arts and activity in the beautiful city of Providence! With gracious "bones" and high ceilings, this condominium offers a wide entrance hall that opens into the living and dining area featuring vaulted ceilings and 23 ft x 15 ft of space. The nearly 13 ft long kitchen features cabinetry that reaches the ceiling offering...Strategically located within steps of RISD and Brown University and walkable to Johnson and Wales as well as URI, this lovely Athenaeum Row condominium is at the center of culture, arts and activity in the beautiful city of Providence! With gracious "bones" and high ceilings, this condominium offers a wide entrance hall that opens into the living and dining area featuring vaulted ceilings and 23 ft x 15 ft of space. The nearly 13 ft long kitchen features cabinetry that reaches the ceiling offering great storage as well as a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Kitchenaid dishwasher. In addition to a main bedroom with two large closets, this condominium features a sunny, skylit 23'6" x 18'3" loft which offers many flexible usage options for the new owner! The bathroom has been renovated with gray and white marble floors and tub/shower surround. Upstairs in the loft is also a washer and dryer tucked behind doors. This condominium has ample space for living and working as well as for entertaining friends or family. There is one designated leased parking space. Includes an approximately 8' x 8' storage area in basement! Close to shops, dining, universities and museums, this condominium offers the best in urban living!
  1. Listed by Donna Krueger-Simmons • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
  2. Listed by John Blair • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

Property Details for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

Subdivision Name
Benefit Street
Building Name
Athenaeum Row
Pets Allowed
Dogs OK, Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2023 09:15 AM

Property Details for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

StatusClosed
MLS #1328957
Days on Market23
Taxes$7,788 / year
HOA Fees$425 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1845
CountyProvidence County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

Sold By Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

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Building Information for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

Building/ComplexAthenaeum RowFloor-Stories4Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsDogs OK,YesYear Built1845

Payment Calculator

$3,668 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,594

Property Taxes

$649

HOA Dues

$425

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Property Information for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • County: Providence
  • City: Providence
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, No Garage
  • Parking Total: 0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $425.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,788.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 548000
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1,168.00
  • Building Area Total: 1,168.00
  • Parcel Number: 259BENEFITST4PROV
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Brick
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Entry Location: Third Floor or higher Access
  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 4
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Stories: 4
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Water Tap Fee
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Levels: Three Or More, One
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Room
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom 2-Second, Bathroom-First, Bedroom 1-First, Kitchen-First, Dining Room-First, Living Room-First, Foyer-First
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom 2
  • Room Features 1: Built-in Features
  • Room Level 1: Second
  • Room Dimensions 1: 23.6 x 18.3
  • Room Length 1: 23.6
  • Room Width 1: 18.3
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bathroom
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Dimensions 2: 8.5 x 4.10
  • Room Length 2: 8.5
  • Room Width 2: 4.1
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 1
  • Room Features 3: Main Level Master
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Dimensions 3: 13.0 x 12.1
  • Room Length 3: 13.0
  • Room Width 3: 12.1
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Kitchen
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Dimensions 4: 12.10 x 5.9
  • Room Length 4: 12.1
  • Room Width 4: 5.9
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
  • Room Features 5: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Dimensions 5: 10.2 x 15.3
  • Room Length 5: 10.2
  • Room Width 5: 15.3
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Living Room
  • Room Features 6: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Dimensions 6: 13.0 x 15.4
  • Room Length 6: 13.0
  • Room Width 6: 15.4
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Foyer
  • Room Features 7: Chandelier
  • Room Level 7: First
  • Room Dimensions 7: 9.9 x 11.10
  • Room Length 7: 9.9
  • Room Width 7: 11.1

Property History for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2023

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

$495,000
Mar 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507746917

$495,000

+9.5% / yr

Mar 15, 2023

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

Feb 22, 2023

Contract Out

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

Jan 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

$575,000
Jan 30, 2023

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1323098

$629,000
Oct 27, 2022

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1316884

$629,000
Oct 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1323098

$629,000
Aug 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1316884

$629,000
Apr 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592960998

$290,000

+0.2% / yr

Apr 17, 2017

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

$290,000
Mar 23, 2017

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

Mar 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

$299,900
Jul 21, 2015

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1090718

$299,900
Mar 25, 2015

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1090718

$319,000
Jun 12, 2014

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1061254

$319,000
Mar 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1061254

$319,000
May 14, 2013

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1035607

$349,000
Mar 13, 2013

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1035607

$375,000
Nov 18, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #171293385

$284,000

+11.8% / yr

Nov 17, 2004

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

$284,000
Nov 2, 2004

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

Jul 9, 2004

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

$349,000
Dec 31, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #171294748

$132,000
Dec 31, 1997

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

$132,000
Dec 15, 1997

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

Aug 16, 1995

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

$150
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2023

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

$495,000
03/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507746917

$495,000

+9.5% / yr

03/15/2023

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

02/22/2023

Contract Out

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

01/30/2023

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1328957

$575,000
01/30/2023

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1323098

$629,000
10/27/2022

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1316884

$629,000
10/27/2022

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1323098

$629,000
08/01/2022

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1316884

$629,000
04/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592960998

$290,000

+0.2% / yr

04/17/2017

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

$290,000
03/23/2017

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

03/02/2017

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1153118

$299,900
07/21/2015

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1090718

$299,900
03/25/2015

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1090718

$319,000
06/12/2014

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1061254

$319,000
03/03/2014

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1061254

$319,000
05/14/2013

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1035607

$349,000
03/13/2013

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1035607

$375,000
11/18/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #171293385

$284,000

+11.8% / yr

11/17/2004

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

$284,000
11/02/2004

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

07/09/2004

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #443098

$349,000
12/31/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #171294748

$132,000
12/31/1997

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

$132,000
12/15/1997

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

08/16/1995

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #516530

$150

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$548,000Total-
Tax Record2023$10,056 ($838 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1846Year Renovated1988ZoningR-1CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:12 L:237 U:4

Schools near 259 Benefit Street, Unit 4

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Charles N. Fortes Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

asa messer elementary school
PublicPK to 4

Pleasant View School
PublicPK to 5

Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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