Residential Properties Ltd. is very pleased to announce the sale of 231 Arlington Avenue on Providence’s East Side, which sold for $1,864,500. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis proudly represented the sellers as the listing agent in this transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the second-highest East Side sale of the year. RPL has now participated in 37 of the 39 East Side single-family home sales over $1 million this year. This sale marks Jim DeRentis’s 15th East Side listing to sell for over $1 million this year. In total, he has participated in 16 of the 39 East Side single-family home sales over $1 million in 2021.
The circa 1925 Edwin O. and Martha E. Chase House is located on a professionally landscaped corner lot in historic Freeman Plat. This classic brick Georgian Colonial is replete with luxurious amenities throughout its spacious floor plan. Striking bow windows sit on either side of the main entry leading to the welcoming foyer. Decorative molding and warm hardwood floors set the tone as 3 sets of French doors lead into the large yet chic living room with its impressive wood-burning fireplace and generous bow window. The abutting library with custom built-ins provides a quiet sanctuary, while the formal dining room offers seamless connection to a luminous breakfast room with oversized windows. The abutting butler’s pantry lends glass-front cabinetry plus a bonus sink and dishwasher for flawless entertaining. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen presents stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a magnificent center island with a built-in cooktop, and a set of French doors leading to a delightful sunroom. A bluestone terrace surrounded by manicured gardens and a private yard offers fabulous outdoor space. The second floor features a large primary suite with a private sitting room, a generous walk-in closet, and a beautifully renovated spa-like bath. The floor’s 3 additional bedroom suites, two with their own dressing area and private bath, offer the perfect place for family and visiting friends. Stairs to the third level reveal another bedroom and bath, as well as an exercise room complete with a resort-style sauna. The finished lower level completes the property with a fireplaced family room. The East Side location offers numerous recreation areas including Lippitt Memorial Park and the greenway along Blackstone Boulevard. Residents shop at the locally owned boutiques and cafes along Hope and Thayer Streets or stroll to Wayland Square for upscale shops and restaurants. Neighboring College Hill is home to the renowned campuses of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.
The listing agent, 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,” named to “The 1000” in 2020 and in 2021 named the #1 individual agent in the state for transaction sides. To learn more about Jim and to view his listings, please visit ThePVDRealEstateGuy.com.
