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Three-Unit Triplex with Separate Utilities
For Sale
Under Contract
$569,900

685 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904

MULTI_FAMILY - Providence, RI

Property Size2,877 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$198.09
Days on Market90

Property Features for 685 Charles Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 6, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2
Parking 3
Parking features None
Interior features Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
Basement Unfinished, Full
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Standard status Active Under Contract
Size 2,877 SF
Lot size 0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 3380

Utilities

Heating system Steam, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 3
Flooring type Laminate, Hardwood
Building materials Dry Wall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency: Broadway Real Estate Group
Listed By: Doug Jeffrey
Added: May 5 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 5:06AM
MLS# 1411658

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

685 Charles Street is a well maintained three-unit triplex with a flexible layout for a range of living arrangements. The property has all utilities separately metered, with gas boilers and four electrical meters—one for each unit plus a common area meter—supporting efficient, straightforward management.

Built in 1910, the home includes an architectural shingle roof and vinyl siding, along with replacement windows intended to support low maintenance ownership. Interior finishes include a mix of wall types, including dry wall and plaster, with flooring noted as laminate and hardwood.

Heating is provided via natural gas with steam and baseboard systems. The property includes appliances such as a gas water heater, oven/range, and refrigerator, and it also features a basement. Off street parking is referenced in the remarks.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑unit triplex with flexible layout for multiple living arrangements
  • All utilities separately metered with gas boilers and four electrical meters (one per unit plus common area)
  • Architectural shingle roof, vinyl siding, and replacement windows

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $74.2k $25.80
− Vacancy −$4.8k −$1.68
EGI $69.4k $24.12
− OpEx −$20.8k −$7.24
NOI $48.6k $16.89
2,877 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$694.0K
$607.3K – $809.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,581 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.52%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$623.4K
$545.5K – $727.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,637 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$962.5K
$842.2K – $1.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,376 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Real Estate Agency Daycare Center HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

678
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02904, RI

31,542
Population
14,483
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,066
Density / Sq Mi
$64,637
Median Household Income
$47,040
Median Earnings
$1,217
Median Rent
$302,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Well maintained triplex with separately metered utilities, gas boilers, and four electrical meters for straightforward unit and common-area management.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 685 Charles Street Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $569,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit triplex with flexible layout for multiple living arrangements; All utilities separately metered with gas boilers and four electrical meters (one per unit plus common area); Architectural shingle roof, vinyl siding, and replacement windows
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