288 Benefit St

Providence, RI 02903

$1,100,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,220 Sq. Ft.
$495 / Sq. Ft.
2,220
Sq. Ft.
$495
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/15/25Virtual Tour
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View of downtown from deck
exterior
Front of home
Front entryway
Entrance to tenants unit
Deck off of living room overlooking downtown
deck off of living room overlooking downtown
Owners Dining area
owner's living room and fireplace
Main level bathroom
owners unit kitchen
owners unit kitchen
Primary bedroom
2nd bedroom/office
primary bathroom
tenants hallway
tenant's kitchen
tenant's living room/ dining area
ground level
ground
ground level bedroom

Description

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,...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!
  1. Listed by Alicia Reynolds • Brokerage DRE #REB.0016776 • Residential Properties Ltd.
    P: (401)-835-2605 areynolds@residentialproperties.com

Property Details for 288 Benefit Street

Subdivision Name
Historic East Side
LISTING UPDATED: 08/15/2025 03:39 PM

Property Details for 288 Benefit Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1386635
Days on Market35
Taxes$8,500 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,700 SF
CountyProvidence County
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Building Information for 288 Benefit Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,700 SF

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Property Information for 288 Benefit Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Providence
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Providence
  • Postal Code: 02903
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2935
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 6
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,500.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1090600
  • Tax Lot: 485
  • Tax Map Number: 12
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2220.0
  • Building Area Total: 2220.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1768
  • Lot Size Area: 7700.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7700.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Parcel Number: 288BENEFITSTPROV
  • Stories Total: 3
Property and Assessments
  • Business Type: Other
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1880
  • C L I P: 3,259,326,408
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Basement Y N: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: One Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cable Tv
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Rooms Total: 10
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Operating Expense: $4,000.00
Unit 1 Information
  • Actual Rent: $.00
  • Type: TwoBedroom
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Unit Type Area: 1220.0
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 2 Information
  • Actual Rent: $1,750.00
  • Description: lease ends in July, long time tenant, below market rent
  • Unit Type Area: 1000.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 288 Benefit Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1386425

—
Aug 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909976893

$1,100,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1386425

$1,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2025

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1386425

—
08/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909976893

$1,100,000
08/15/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1386425

$1,100,000

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Public Records for 288 Benefit Street

Taxable ValueLand$565,200Additions$525,400Total$1,090,600
Tax Record2025$8,234 ($686 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,128 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,733 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1890Year Renovated1990ZoningR-2CountyPROVIDENCEAPNPROV M:12 L:485Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 288 Benefit Street

This home is within Providence School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Times2 Middle/High School
Charter - 6 to 12
Hope High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hope Leadership School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Times2 Middle/High School
Charter6 to 12

Hope High School
Public9 to 12

Hope Leadership School
Public9 to 12

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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