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161 Benefit Street

Providence, RI 02903

$6,350,000 PRICE
9,687 Sqft
0.18 Acres
1876 Built
$656 Price/Sqft

Introducing the George Earle Building - A unique opportunity to acquire an incoming-producing, signature property on Providence's famed Benefit Street. In the heart of College Hill, just steps to Brown University and RISD, this multi-use building has been expertly maintained and upgraded by its current owner. This 4-level brick building has 12 units in total 3 Commercial spaces encompassing the first floor, and 9 residential units on the upper 3 floors. All common areas underwent extensive renovations in 2024, resulting in elegant stairways and corridors, lending to the upscale residential atmosphere. The 3 Commercial spaces on the first floor are currently combined and leased out to a Top local restaurant a fantastic long-term tenant for the new owner. This first floor space opens directly to pedestrians on Benefit Street and features walls of glass, exposed brickwork, and city views. The front of the building has been restored to its former glory gorgeous custom wood doors and windows, and handsome millwork. All 9 residential units feature soaring ceilings, in-unit laundry, stone flooring, and original historic details including plaster moldings and marble fireplaces. Many of the units feature stunning views of Benefit Street and the surrounding neighborhood. The listing package includes the buildable lot at 54 Meeting Street - Zoned R-3 HD, which is currently used as 10 parking spaces. Take advantage of this turn-key investment property unlike any other.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Partial
DAYS ON MARKET: 135
ELECTRICAL FEATURES: 200+ Amp Service
LIVING AREA SQFT: 9687
ON MARKET DATE: 2026-03-04
PARKING SPACES: 10
ROAD TYPE: City Street
SEWER: Public Sewer
STYLE: Historic Antique
SUBDIVISION: College Hill
TAX AMOUNT: $58,248
TAX YEAR: 2025
TYPE: Commercial Sale
UNIT COUNT: 10
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected
YEAR BUILT: 1876

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Golf
Restaurant
Street Lights
Sidewalks

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FEATURES

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Brick
COOLING: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
FOUNDATION: Combination, Stone
HEAT: Central, Forced Air

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SCHOOL	LOCATION	GRADE
Moses Brown School	250 Lloyd Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Growing Children Of Providence	1 Capitol Hl Providence, RI 02908	PK - KG
K12 International Academy	255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903	KG - 12
The Keystone School	255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903	6 - 12
Wheeler School	216 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Hamilton School At Wheeler	216 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	1 - 8
Angel Care Montessori	150 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
St Patrick Academy	244 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908	9 - 12
Mount Hope Day Care Center	421 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
French-American School of Rhode Island	75 John Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - 8
Bradley School Providence	130 Broadway Providence, RI 02903	6 - 12
Holy Name of Jesus School	55 Locust Street Providence, RI 02906	KG - 8
The Groden Center	86 Mount Hope Avenue Providence, RI 02906	1 - UG
The Providence Center School	520 Hope St Providence, RI 02906	PK - 12
Providence Center	520 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
Wanskuck Early Years Learning	90 Ives St Providence, RI 02906	PK - KG
The Croft School	179 Wayland Avenue Providence, RI 02906	KG - 3
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island	85 Taft Avenue Providence, RI 02906	PK - 5
Tavares Pediatric & Education Center	101 Plain Street Providence, RI 02903	2 - 12

*UG = ungraded.
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