Residential Properties takes pride in announcing the sale of 148 Blackstone Boulevard on Providence’s venerated East Side, which sold for $1.16 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the sellers as the listing agent and RPL Sales Associate Gerri Schiffman represented the buyers as the selling agent.
According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has now participated in eight of the nine East Side single-family home sales over $1 million this year.
This grand Colonial Revival with Craftsman details has impressive curb appeal, including custom bluestone steps and a walkway leading to the front porch. An entry vestibule with leaded glass windows welcomes visitors with golden hardwood floors and rich architectural details. Entertain guests in the sun-splashed dining room and in the adjoining living room with a vintage tiled fireplace. The generous family room showcases beautiful millwork and a large bay window. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen features high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, and a marble-topped island with bar seating. A convenient powder room tucked under the stairs completes the main level. On the second floor are four generous bedrooms, two with private access to one full bath, and two sharing a full tile bath with a spa-like shower. The top floor primary suite boasts a sitting area, a dressing room, a private laundry, and an exquisitely tiled ensuite bath showcasing a dual sink vanity, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower. The partially finished lower level makes for a great rec room or home gym. Outdoors is a lovely city garden and a two-car garage with an electric charging station. Residents enjoy strolls down the boulevard to the variety of restaurants and shops at Wayland Square and Hope Village or may visit Lippitt Memorial Park for its popular seasonal farmer’s market. Commuting is easy using the nearby interstate or the Amtrak train station minutes away in Downtown Providence.
Jim DeRentis is Residential Properties’ Top Producing Sales Agent and the only nationally-ranked individual sales agent on Providence’s 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.
Gerri Schiffman began her career at Residential Properties Ltd. in 1994, and since that time has earned the Circle of Sales Excellence Platinum Plus award every year. Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Gerri is recognized as one of the leading Realtors® in Rhode Island and has been a top producer in Providence County every year since 1996. For five consecutive years, Gerri has earned national recognition by being named to Real Trends’ list of “America’s Best Real Estate Agents.” Since 2016, she has also been annually voted as a Rhode Island Monthly Five Star Real Estate Professional. For more information about Gerri and all of her current listings, please visit her website at GerriSchiffman.com.
