161 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

Building Details

Year Built

1876

Listing agent Jim DeRentis

Listing office Residential Properties Ltd. j***@residentialproperties.com Show Phone

Listing date Mar 4, 2026

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Overview

The George Earle Building presents an opportunity to acquire an income-producing property on Benefit Street in Providence's College Hill, near Brown University and RISD. This four-level brick building features 12 units: three commercial spaces on the first floor and nine residential units on the upper three floors. Common areas were renovated in 2024, with elegant stairways and corridors. The three commercial spaces are currently combined and leased to a local restaurant. This first-floor space features glass walls, exposed brickwork, and city views. The building's front has custom wood doors and windows, and millwork. The nine residential units include ceilings, in-unit laundry, stone flooring, and historic details such as plaster moldings and marble fireplaces. Many units offer views of Benefit Street and the surrounding neighborhood. The property includes a buildable lot at 54 Meeting Street, zoned R-3 HD, currently used as 10 parking spaces. The building has a total size of 9204 square feet.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Providence

County

Providence

State

Rhode Island

Longitude

-71.4081356

Latitude

41.8288095

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Mixed-use property - Multi-use building on Benefit Street near Brown University and RISD.

Where is this mixed-use property located?

The property is located at 161 Benefit Street 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: Income‑producing property in a prime College Hill location, near Brown University and RISD.; Combination of 3 commercial spaces leased to a top local restaurant, providing a long‑term tenant.; Buildable lot at 54 Meeting Street (zoned R‑3 HD) currently used as 10 parking spaces.