Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce the sale of 640 Elmgrove Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.85 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis was involved with both sides of the transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has now participated in 16 of the top 26 highest single-family home sales in Providence year to date – more than any other firm – with DeRentis participating in 10 of those sales.
This 6-bedroom, 1930s, brick Colonial in Upper-Elmgrove has just undergone a complete renovation yet retains all the elegance of its period detail. Set on a prime corner lot, this wonderful home also offers a fenced yard with a stone patio and greenhouse. The grand entry hall, with its graceful staircase, crown moldings, and warm hardwood floors, sets the tone immediately. A generous, fireplaced living room, a sunroom, and a formal dining room with crown molding and a chair rail add allure throughout. The amazing chef's kitchen is fully equipped with crisp white cabinetry, quartz counters, professional appliances, a center island, and banquet seating area. Upstairs, find four bedrooms, including the generous primary suite featuring a large walk-in closet and dressing room, plus a beautifully appointed bath with laundry. A private office and a second full tile bath finish this floor. The third level provides two additional bedrooms and a bath. Rounding out this gracious home is a lower-level rec room complete with a vintage cocktail bar for memorable entertaining. A short stroll to the shops in Hope Village, the farmers market, and several parks, residents enjoy new experiences each day in this desirable area.
Jim DeRentis is RPL's #1 sales agent and sold more $1M listings on the East Side of Providence than any other Rhode Island agent in 2024. 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 according to State-Wide MLS data 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 December 2025.
