Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce the sale of 290 Blackstone Boulevard on Providence’s East Side for $1.75 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller as the listing agent and RPL Sales Associate Derek Simpson represented the buyer as the selling agent in this transaction.
With 3 elegant floors, this 6-bedroom, 3.1-bath Colonial on leafy Blackstone Boulevard is a unique example of gracious East Side living. Hardwood floors add warmth throughout the interior. From the entry hall, discover a front-to-back living room showcasing an amazing double-sided, wood-burning fireplace providing a romantic glow to the adjacent sunroom. Lovely beams and millwork elevate the elegant dining room, while the nicely appointed butler’s pantry allows for flawless entertaining. Stone countertops, a built-in cooktop in the center island, and double ovens grace the kitchen. Sliders connect out to the stone patio and mossy fenced-in yard with long-established rhododendrons. Sculptures by Rhode Island School of Design affiliates Howard Ben Tré, Jonathan Bonner, and Gilbert Franklin enhance the setting.
Jim DeRentis is Residential Properties’ Top Producing Sales Agent and the top selling agent for sales over $1 million on the 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. For the past 10 years, Jim has been included on the “REALTrends Verified” list of the country’s top real estate professionals and in 2020 was named to “The 1000.” For the past four years consecutively, he has been named the #1 individual agent in the state for transaction sides, achieving just under $89 million in transaction volume for 2023. Each year since 2022, he has earned the ranking of #1 agent in Rhode Island for transaction sides. To learn more about Jim and to view his listings, please visit ThePVDRealEstateGuy.com.
A lifelong Rhode Islander, Derek Simpson’s passion for real estate and design began at a young age. Today, he is a skilled real estate advisor who ensures long-term client success by building trust and creating well-rounded portfolios. Beginning in 2012, he spent a decade purchasing and flipping units in downtown Providence before completing his first home flip on the East Side in 2022. In addition to his impressive record of selling high-rise condos throughout RI, he has a true gift for preserving the character of historic homes while tastefully updating them for modern needs. To learn more about Derek and to view his listings, please visit DerekSimpson.ResidentialProperties.com.
