217 Pleasant Street, Providence, RI 02906

$634,900 Asking Price

3 beds
1 bath
1,868  sqft
Built in 1894

Built for railroad worker George D. Wilbur and his wife Mary Douglass Wilbur in 1894, this historic property offers warm hard wood floors, a sumptuous marble mantle, exterior wood clapboard and shingle siding, decorative detailing, gorgeous original windows and a delicate stained glass window in the stairwell. The main floor is set up for entertaining or cozy nights at home, offering an easy flow between the double parlor living room, spacious dining room, eat-in kitchen and large fenced yard. The second level has three bedrooms, an oversized bathroom and a convenient laundry room. Under a one-year-old roof is a full-depth unfinished attic which can be made into your studio, playroom or overflow space for guests. House is being sold in "as-is" condition. Available for the first time in 40 years, this roomy Queen Anne style cottage is located just off Hope Street, in close proximity to Brown University, Moses Brown School and Hope High School. It has easy access to highways and commuter rail and is on two major bus transit routes.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic,Permanent Attic Stairs,Tub Shower
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Gas Water Heater,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Washer
Basement:
Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Vinyl
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Oil
Fireplace:
Marble, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
Public Transportation,Walkability

Exterior

General:
Paved Driveway
Style:
Cabin/Cottage,Historic/Antique
Parking:
No Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Windows:
Storm Window(s)
General:
Drywall,Plaster,Clapboard,Shingle Siding,Wood Siding, 2, Brick/Mortar

Location

Originating MLS:
RIS
County:
Providence

Lot

Zoning:
R-2, 217PLEASANTSTPROV
Fencing:
Fenced

Utilities

Utilities:
Sewer Connected, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Connected,Public
Sewer:
Connected,Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
RIS

This listing courtesy of:
Residential Properties Ltd

About Providence, RI

Housing

Number of Units
86,658
Median Home Value
$282,499
Median Rent
$909

59.34% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.25% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.05%
Public Transportation
4.15%
Walk to Work
5.35%
Work from Home
22.97%
Other
0.88%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
215,385
Median Age
33.80
Median Household Size
2.63

Education

High School
31.38%
Associate’s Degree
5.85%
Bachelor’s Degree
17.83%
Graduate Degree
15.60%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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