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RPL's Schiffman Closes Million-Dollar Sale of 1930s East Side Two-Family

Residential Properties Ltd. proudly announces the sale of 256-258 President Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.6 million. RPL Sales Associate Gerri Schiffman represented the buyer in this transaction.

This exceptional two-family is ideally situated in the Grotto area just steps to the Boulevard and a short stroll to all the fun shops and restaurants of Wayland Square. Recently renovated, this sparkling building offers two spacious units, each with its own private entrance. The first floor offers a one-level apartment with a living room, dining room with a fireplace, designer kitchen, two generous bedrooms, luxury bath, an office with French doors, plus a family room with a custom built-in media center. The second/third-floor townhouse features a living room, a 3-season enclosed porch, fireplaced dining room, cook’s kitchen, updated bath, and an office on the main level, while the top floor provides two more bedrooms, a large family room, and bath. Custom moldings, tall ceilings, and gorgeous hardwood floors are found throughout. 

Gerri Schiffman was the #3 individual agent throughout all of Providence in 2025 for both Total Transactions and Sold Dollar Volume. She began her career at Residential Properties Ltd. in 1994, and since that time has earned the Circle of Sales Excellence Platinum Plus award every year. Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Gerri is recognized as one of the leading Realtors® in Rhode Island and has been a top producer in Providence County every year since 1996. For 11 consecutive years, Gerri has earned national recognition by being named to the “REALTrends Verified” list of the country’s top real estate professionals. Since 2016, she has also been annually voted as a Rhode Island Monthly Five Star Real Estate Professional. To learn more about Gerri and to view her listings, please visit GerriSchiffman.com or follow her on Instagram @SchiffmanSells.

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