261 Benefit St, Unit 1

Providence, RI 02903

$677,500
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,406 Sq. Ft.
$482 / Sq. Ft.
1,406
Sq. Ft.
$482
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the desirable Athenaeum Row on Providence's historic Benefit St in College Hill, this beautiful, first level townhouse is the perfect place to call home. Boasting over twelve hundred square feet above grade, there is plenty of room as well as natural light that flows through the space. A large living room with marble fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors looks onto Benefit St and leads to the open kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and large peninsula for dining....Located in the desirable Athenaeum Row on Providence's historic Benefit St in College Hill, this beautiful, first level townhouse is the perfect place to call home. Boasting over twelve hundred square feet above grade, there is plenty of room as well as natural light that flows through the space. A large living room with marble fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors looks onto Benefit St and leads to the open kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and large peninsula for dining. A dining or den room adjoin this space. A full bath as well as the primary bedroom are to the rear and have direct access to the courtyard. The finished lower level has a second full bath as well as a bonus room which could be used as an office, bedroom or playroom. This gorgeous townhouse is a short walk to Brown University, RISD and downtown Providence.

Property Details for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

Subdivision Name
College Hill
Building Name
Athenaeum Row
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2025 03:45 PM

Property Details for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

StatusClosed
MLS #1373835
Days on Market27
Taxes$8,747 / year
HOA Fees$350 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1846
CountyProvidence County

Location

Sold By RE/MAX ADVANTAGE GROUP

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Building Information for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

Building/ComplexAthenaeum RowFloor1Stories2Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsYesYear Built1846

Payment Calculator

$4,629 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,550

Property Taxes

$729

HOA Dues

$350

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Property Information for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02903
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2716
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R1
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Location and General Infromation
  • Complex Name: Athenaeum Row
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Y N: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Unassigned
  • Parking Total: 0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $350.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,747.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 476700
  • Tax Lot: 461
  • Tax Map Number: 12
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1204.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 202.0
  • Building Area Total: 1406.0
  • Living Area: 1,406.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 261BENEFITST1PROV
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Entry Location: First Floor Access
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1846
  • C L I P: 5,358,767,298
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Combination
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Tile
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tub Shower
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Rooms Total: 4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Listing Terms: Assumable

Property History for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

$677,500
Jan 11, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

Dec 20, 2024

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

Dec 4, 2024

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

Nov 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

$655,000
Sep 23, 2021

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

$475,000
Sep 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472904633

$475,000

+5.0% / yr

Aug 20, 2021

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

Aug 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

$475,000
Aug 16, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366877462

$320,000

-3.6% / yr

Aug 16, 2013

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

$320,000
Jun 10, 2013

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

Mar 13, 2013

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

$349,000
Jun 19, 2012

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1013465

$339,000
Mar 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1013465

$369,000
Aug 1, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250162718

$385,000
Aug 1, 2008

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

$385,000
Jul 10, 2008

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

Apr 16, 2008

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

$439,000
Mar 5, 2008

Exclusive Expired

STATEWIDEMLS #739509

$469,000
Apr 10, 2007

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #739509

$469,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

$677,500
01/11/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

12/20/2024

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

12/04/2024

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

11/29/2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373835

$655,000
09/23/2021

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

$475,000
09/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472904633

$475,000

+5.0% / yr

08/20/2021

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

08/12/2021

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1290255

$475,000
08/16/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366877462

$320,000

-3.6% / yr

08/16/2013

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

$320,000
06/10/2013

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

03/13/2013

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1035574

$349,000
06/19/2012

Permanently Off Market

STATEWIDEMLS #1013465

$339,000
03/28/2012

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #1013465

$369,000
08/01/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250162718

$385,000
08/01/2008

Sold

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

$385,000
07/10/2008

Contract Signed

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

04/16/2008

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #839951

$439,000
03/05/2008

Exclusive Expired

STATEWIDEMLS #739509

$469,000
04/10/2007

Listed (Active)

STATEWIDEMLS #739509

$469,000

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

Public Records for 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$476,700Total-
Tax Record2023$8,747 ($729 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,178 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1846Year Renovated2005ZoningR-1CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:12 L:461 U:1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Benefit Street, Unit 1

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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Charles N. Fortes Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

asa messer elementary school
PublicPK to 4

Martin Luther King El. School
PublicPK to 5

Vartan Gregorian El. School
PublicK 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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