From Houseboats to Historical Properties — Some of Providence’s Most Intriguing Real Estate Listings
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From Houseboats to Historical Properties — Some of Providence’s Most Intriguing Real Estate Listings
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At $295,000, the median price of single-family homes sold in the third quarter in Rhode Island rose 7.3 percent from the same time last year. Recent data reported by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors and its subsidiary, State-Wide Multiple Listing Service, also showed a 4.6 percent increase in closing activity year-over-year.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Rhode Island’s housing market remains steady heading into the last quarter of the year. Low-interest rates are definitely keeping potential buyers in the game,” said Dean deTonnancourt, President of the statewide Realtor Association, at the beginning of November.
Third-quarter results on the East Side of Providence saw sales increase 19% over the previous year, but the average price drop 2.55%. And days on the market dramatically increased from 28 days in the third quarter of 2018 to 46 days in 2019 -- an increase of 64%.
In the rest of the city, Providence was a slight increase year-over-year in the third quarter 2.5%.
“The Nathan Seamans House is listed in the Library of Congress,” said Kira Greene with The Greene | Sweeney Team at Residential Properties, LTD, of the historic home at 15 Arnold Street. “Seamans was known to be a distiller and the story goes that George Washington himself may have had some of his whiskey.”
“The tale is memorialized on the beautiful dining room mural, [where] Washington is standing outside the front porch getting his shot glass filled!”
Intriguing Providence Real Estate Listings -- November 2019
110 Congdon Street
$2,450,000
MLS# 1220753
Situated on College Hill, the “Garden House" boasts one of the best panoramic views of the entire city.
According to its listing, the home boasts "Brutalist style architecture that has westward facing views which allows you to watch the sunset every night. Floor to ceiling glass doors, an indoor waterfall, multiple fireplaces and an in-ground pool.”
12 Bridge Street
$325,000
MLS#: 1241072
According to its listing, a custom-designed and built floating home located within the hurricane barrier in the gated community of Fox Point Marina is available for sale for the first time.
This floating home offers on-the-water, year-round living, that could be moved and re-docked to any location. This 2 bed, 1 bath, multi-level, finely crafted floating home is just a short walk to Wickenden Street shopping and the Jewelry District restaurants, as well as a few steps to some of Providence’s best bars and restaurants. With easy access to the Providence River walk, highway access to routes 195 & 95, and offering views of Providence.
300 Pearl Street - #306
$429,000
MLS#: 1233885
Dramatic West End loft with over 1,600 SF of living space -- the corner unit features a cook's kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone counters. The expansive space has southern and eastern light from the oversized windows. A private master suite expands across the back of the loft creating an intimate retreat.
There is a second bedroom or home office specially designed to allow natural light and privacy. The living area expands the entire front of the space and steps to an expansive deck perched above the cityscape.
80 Clarendon Avenue
$2,150,000
MLS# 1232246
This mid-century modern home sits on a secluded half acre double lot just off of Blackstone Boulevard and “keeps the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright vision alive.”
Listed on the national historic registry, and recently receiving a complete and thorough renovation this property maintains much of the original unique features, while improving the layout and updating it to better fit a more modern lifestyle with tasteful decor, high-quality finishes, and smart home capabilities.
51 Prospect Street
$2,250,000
MLS# 1218921
"Stunning modern home on historic College Hill which was recently the winner of the AIA RI Design Awards’ Honor Award," said Stephen Ready with Residential Properties.
See the video tour and more here.
15 Arnold Street
$649,000
MLS#: 1235035
The listing for the Nathan Seamans House “circa 1792” describes it as a distinguished four-bedroom, three full bath College Hill Colonial.
“Lovely living room, dining, and library. First-floor full bath & guest bedroom. Sunny eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, opens to private cobblestone rear courtyard and gardens.”
Want more historical info? Check out the property with the Library of Congress.
265 Benefit Street
$1,750,000
MLS#: 1239411
According to the team at Mott and Chace, 65 Benefit (Athenaeum Row #5) is “one of the most prestigious addresses on the East Side of Providence.”
The property is a historic, brick rowhouse (circa 1846) is a 5100 square foot (not including the basement) legal 4-unit property with three parking spaces, two-decks and the “largest garden oasis of any of the Athenaeum Row properties.”
124 Vinton Street
$469,000
MLS# 238973
Historic Mansard four-unit home in Federal Hill/West Side for either owner occupant or investor.
"Features high ceilings, hardwood floors historic detailed ceilings, sun-splashed rooms. The first floor is comprised of two one-bed units. Second floor three beds with dining. Third-floor four-bed unit. Needs exterior work and paint. Needs some interior work. One car garage and parking for three more cars. Great private rear courtyard. For investors, it can be combined in a package with five other big multi families right nearby."
30 Sheldon Street
$659,000
MLS# 1240138
"Spectacular free-standing two-level brick single-family house that lives like a loft in the heart of historic College Hill," said Ready.
"One-of-a-kind industrial property, originally constructed between 1911 and 1914 as a soda bottling plant for the Puritan Bottling Company. "
