Historic Two-Family Home, College
238 Brown Street, Providence, RI 02906
Charming two-family home in prime location near universities and commuter rail.
Type:Multi-family
- Added:
- May 11, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 22
- Last Refresh:
- May 18 at 9:43 pm
Property Features for 238 Brown Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Property subtype
- Multi-family
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1900
Listing agent Jim DeRentis
Listing office Residential Properties Ltd.
Listing date May 11, 2026
Source Milburyre
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HighLights
- Prime College Hill location, walkable to universities and commuter rail.
- Two‑family home with potential for owner‑occupancy or luxury rental income.
- Second‑floor unit: townhouse style with 6 bedrooms, 2 baths, private laundry, renovated kitchen with high‑end appliances.
- First‑floor unit: 2 beds, 1 bath, renovated chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and newer appliances.
- Fenced backyard with city garden and brick patio for entertaining.
- Historic home with charming exterior details, original ornate staircase, hardwood floors, moldings, and period fireplace.
Overview
This historic two-family home is situated in a prime College Hill location, within walking distance of universities and the commuter rail, and across from Brown Street Park. The property features a charming exterior with detailed architectural elements and mature plantings. Each unit has a separate front door entrance off the front porch. The first-floor unit offers over 1,400 square feet of living space on one level, featuring two bedrooms and one full bathroom. The layout includes a large family room that flows into the living room and dining room. The unit has hardwood floors, moldings, and a period fireplace. The renovated chef's kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, a white marble backsplash, and newer appliances. The second-floor unit, accessed by an original ornate staircase, is a townhouse-style dwelling with over 2,400 square feet of living space. This unit contains six bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a private laundry room. A double parlor and dining room lead into a renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, glass-front cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Both bathrooms in this unit have been renovated. The fenced backyard includes a city garden with a brick patio. The second-floor unit could be an ideal home owner occupied dwelling, or an impressive luxury rental for an investor.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Providence
- County
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Longitude
- -71.4051013
- Latitude
- 41.833852
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Charming two-family home in prime location near universities and commuter rail.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 238 Brown Street Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,095,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime College Hill location, walkable to universities and commuter rail.; Two‑family home with potential for owner‑occupancy or luxury rental income.; Second‑floor unit: townhouse style with **6 bedrooms, 2 baths, private laundry, renovated kitchen with high‑end appliances**.
