
Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce the sale of 97 Loring Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $2,925,000. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis was involved with both sides of the transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has now participated in six of the 10 highest sales in Providence year to date, with DeRentis involved in four of those sales.
A stunning 5-bedroom, 3.2-bath brick Georgian Colonial in Blackstone Park, this gracious, circa-1900 home offers East Side living at its finest. Step into the grand entry hall which flows into the spacious fireplaced living room with beamed ceilings, crown molding, and a sunroom featuring three window walls. An open-plan kitchen with two islands and quartz counters, a formal dining area with crown molding, and an atrium-inspired breakfast room ensure memorable meals. The family room features a wet bar and gas fireplace for pure enjoyment. On the second floor is the primary suite with custom built-in wardrobes, a private bath, and a home office. The backyard provides a brick oven, dining portico, and a seating area set on park-like grounds surrounded by mature plantings, creating a private retreat close to all the amenities of Providence’s East Side.
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 11 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 five years consecutively, he has been named the #1 individual agent in the state for transaction sides, and in 2024 was the #1 individual agent for both sides and volume in Rhode Island. According to State-Wide MLS data, he was the only agent to achieve $100 million in Rhode Island sales in 2024. 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.
*Information based in whole or in part on data supplied by State-Wide Multiple Listing Service. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from State-Wide MLS as of June 2025.
