Residential Properties announces the sale of 12 James Street on Providence’s East Side, which sold for $1.055 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller as the listing agent and RPL Sales Associate Paula Morrison represented the buyer as the selling agent in this transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the highest condominium sale on the East Side this year, with RPL having now participated in 11 of the 13 residential sales over $1 million on the East Side during 2021.
Built in 1796, the Captain Joseph Tillinghast House is a stunning brick Federal-style townhouse tucked between Benefit and South Main Streets on Providence’s historic East Side. Wide-planked hardwood floors and period details elevate the smart interior. Flanking the center entry hall are a sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and a formal dining room, also with a fireplace and west-facing windows showcasing amazing sunsets. Off the main living level is a quiet home office with built-in shelving. The beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances. A fabulous bluestone patio and rear courtyard garden create an enchanting oasis for dining alfresco. The second-floor primary suite boasts an ensuite bath with a soaking tub and a spa shower, while a second spacious bedroom enjoys access to another full bath. The top floor provides plenty of storage space along with a cozy sleeping alcove. Off the cobblestone motor court is the carriage house, with a two-bay garage and an accessory apartment, ideal for guests or telecommuting. Residents enjoy a prime location, walkable to the shops and restaurants along both South Main and Wickenden Streets. A scenic pedestrian bridge leads into downtown Providence to visit award-winning cultural venues and fine dining. Easy commuting up and down the Northeast Corridor is available via interstate highways and the downtown Amtrak station.
The listing agent, Jim DeRentis, is Residential Properties’ Top Producing Sales Agent and the only nationally-ranked individual sales agent on the East Side. He has been a recipient of the Circle of Sales Excellence Platinum Plus Award since 2011 when he was named Rookie of the Year. Jim has also been included on the REAL Trends list of “America’s Top Real Estate Agents” and was even named to “The 1000” in 2020. To learn more about Jim and to view his current listings, please visit ThePVDRealEstateGuy.com.
As part of The Morrison Group, Paula Morrison, the selling agent, has been a multi-million dollar producer, receiving the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® 2020 Circle of Sales Excellence Gold Award. To learn more about Paula or to view her listings, please visit her website at PaulaMorrisonRI.com.
