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RPL Closes $1.9M Sale of 1854 College Hill Home

Residential Properties Ltd. takes pleasure in announcing the sale of 98 Congdon Street on Providence’s East Side for $1.9 million. RPL Sales Associate Christina Ardente represented the seller and RPL Sales Associate Derek Simpson represented the buyer in this transaction.

According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has now participated in seven of the 11 highest single-family home sales in Providence year to date.

Perched on historic College Hill close to universities, shops, and restaurants, this exceptional residence showcases unparalleled views of downtown Providence from one of the East Side's most sought-after addresses. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, generous living spaces, a clean and contemporary aesthetic, and an elevator connecting the four-car garage to the second-floor primary suite. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and open to an extraordinary deck for outdoor dining and entertaining. A separate in-law apartment in the lower level affords extra space to accommodate guests. 

Licensed in RI and MA, Christina Ardente is a lifelong resident of Barrington and annually ranks among RPL’s top producers. She has regularly received the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Circle of Sales Excellence Award and has also earned Rhode Island Monthly’s Professional Excellence Award and its Five Star Real Estate Professional designation. To learn more about Christina and view her listings, please visit ChristinaArdente.com.

With a proven track record in high-end residential sales and a decade of hands-on experience flipping both historic and contemporary homes, Derek Simpson brings a rare blend of design expertise, market insight, and negotiation skill to every transaction. In 2025 and 2026, his work was recognized with inclusion on the RealTrends Verified list of the country’s leading residential real estate professionals. His portfolio spans luxury high-rise condos across Rhode Island, East Side homes in Providence, and thoughtfully renovated properties that balance modern living with architectural character. Since becoming licensed in 2020, he has guided buyers and sellers with a client-focused approach grounded in trust, vision, and seamless execution. To learn more about Derek or to view his listings, please visit ResidentialProperties.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 2026.

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