161 Benefit Providence, RI 2903
Income-producing property near Brown University and RISD with parking.
Type:Commercial
Property size:
9,687 SFLot size:
0.18 Acres- Added:
- Mar 4, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 47
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 5 at 10:14 pm
Property Features for 161 Benefit
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 9,687 SF
- Lot size
- 0.18 Acres
- Property subtype
- Commercial
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1876
Listing agent JIM DERENTIS
Listing office RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LTD. (401) 274-6740
Listing date Mar 4, 2026
Source Corcoran
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Overview
Benefit Street Mixed-Use Investment
The George Earle Building presents a unique opportunity to acquire an income-producing property on Benefit Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood, near Brown University and RISD. This multi-use, 4-level brick building features 12 units, including 3 commercial spaces on the first floor and 9 residential units on the upper three floors. Common areas underwent extensive renovations in 2024, resulting in elegant stairways and corridors. The three commercial spaces on the first floor are currently combined and leased to a local restaurant. This space features walls of glass, exposed brickwork, and city views. The front of the building has been restored with custom wood doors and windows, and millwork. All nine residential units feature ceilings, in-unit laundry, stone flooring, and original historic details including plaster moldings and marble fireplaces. Many units offer views of Benefit Street and the surrounding neighborhood. The property size is 9687 square feet. The listing includes the buildable lot at 54 Meeting Street, zoned R-3 HD, currently used as 10 parking spaces.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Den Den Café ...
Restaurant
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Providence
- County
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Longitude
- -71.4081
- Latitude
- 41.8288
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Income-producing property near Brown University and RISD with parking.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 161 Benefit Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location on Benefit Street in College Hill, steps from Brown University and RISD.; Income‑producing property with a mix of commercial and residential units.; Long‑term lease with a top local restaurant as a commercial tenant.
