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50 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,348 Sq Ft

Samuel Staples House is a treasured home on the historic Mile of History. The property was originally built in 1760 on North Main Street, then moved around 1805 to its present location. Samuel Staples was a housewrite, or builder of wooden homes, who owned this one and two more homes on Benefit. The outside has Greek Revival details with Federal style inside. The interior has been beautifully restored and updated with many amenities throughout the 4 levels of living space. Notable features include curved front wall in the living room, 5 fireplaces, wide plank pine floors, lovely bath off of the dining room and stunning custom kitchen leading to a rear deck to enjoy the view of the State House. The second floor is dedicated to a Master Suite with luxurious bath and convenient laundry. The third floor has 2 more bedrooms with a shared bath. The lower level, perfect for informal entertaining, has a family room, fireplace and another full bath. The walkout lower level leads to a private, perennial garden and patio to enjoy. Great East Side location, walkable to shopping, trains, restaurants and downtown.

  • MLS# 1255160
  • Date Listed06/04/2020
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.06 acres (2,614 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Historic Benefit Street/College Hil
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Providence
  • Year Built 1760
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,348 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $372.66

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.06
  • Lot Size SQFT 2,614.00
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $9,480
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in RI / 02904

Source: Walkscore

88/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

76/100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score ®

59/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit is convenient for most trips. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

46 nearby routes: 44 bus, 2 rail, 0 other


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 63/100, Transit Score: 36/100, Bike Score: 50/100.

Property Change History

Frequently Asked Questions for 50 Benefit Street

Source: Realty.com

50 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904 is a Single Family 2,348 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 39 photos available of this 3 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $875,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 39 photos of 50 Benefit Street.

Our records indicate that 50 Benefit Street was built in 1760.

The full address for this home is 50 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904.

50 Benefit Street has been listed on Realty.com since Thu June 04, 2020

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit is convenient for most trips. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 63/100, Transit Score: 36/100, Bike Score: 50/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 50 Benefit Street. Paul Cuffee Lower School (Grades: PK - 5), Times2 Middle/high School (Grades: 6 - 12), Hope High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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