Residential Properties Ltd. proudly announces the sale of 20 Stimson Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.5 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has participated in all six residential Providence sales over $1 million this year.
The William C. Benedict house, circa 1885, is located in the Stimson Avenue Historic District, steps from notable private schools and universities. The front porch welcomes you into the entry hall with rich parquet floors that continue into the living and dining rooms. Each of these elegant spaces features decorative raised paneling, crown molding, and abundant natural light through oversized windows. At the back of the house is the fully equipped chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a professional-grade range, stone counters, and a center island. The adjacent family room offers a gas fireplace, while the library showcases built-in bookshelves and another fireplace. A convenient powder room completes the first level. Upstairs, the primary suite has decorative molding, a romantic fireplace, and a spa-style ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a home office round out the floor’s pleasing array of rooms. The third level lends two bedrooms, a study, a family room area, and another full bath. A second-story porch overlooks the backyard, the bluestone patio, and raised planting beds. The College Hill location is walking distance to Brown, RISD, and the restaurants and shops on Thayer and Ives Street. Wayland Square, Whole Foods, and Hope Street provide more excellent shopping and dining. The pedestrian bridge connects residents to fabulous events downtown.
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 each year since 2011, when he was named Rookie of the Year. Jim was included on the REAL Trends list of “America’s Top Real Estate Agents,” was named to “The 1000” in 2020, and in 2021 was named the #1 individual agent in the state for transaction sides, achieving over $109 million in transaction volume. To learn more about Jim and to view his listings, please visit ThePVDRealEstateGuy.com.
