Three-Unit Property With
For Sale
$799,000
1170 N Main Street, Providence, RI 02906
MULTI_FAMILY - Providence, RI
Property Size3,240 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$246.60
Days on Market9
Property Features for 1170 N Main Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 7, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2
Parking
9
Fireplace
1
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Standard status
Active
Size
3,240 SF
Lot size
0.11 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2026
Tax Annual Amount
7285
Utilities
Heating system
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Building Details
Year built
1900
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Tile - Ceramic, Laminate
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency:
Lenox Realty Group
(401) 572-3322
Listed By:
Gabe Francis
(617) 513-9156
Added: Aug 4
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:06AM
MLS# 1419760
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 3,240-square-foot triplex contains three residential units, each with three bedrooms. The property is currently leased to young professionals and students and includes a 3-bay cinderblock garage that generates additional revenue. Vinyl siding, laminate and ceramic tile flooring, natural gas baseboard heat, an electric water heater, and a fireplace are among the existing improvements. The roof is 3 years old, supporting the property's current low-maintenance exterior profile.
The property occupies 0.1087 acres on North Main Street in Providence, just off major highways. Nearby amenities include Whole Foods, dining and shopping options, and LA Fitness. C-2 Commercial zoning adds a commercial land-use component to the existing multifamily configuration.
The property occupies 0.1087 acres on North Main Street in Providence, just off major highways. Nearby amenities include Whole Foods, dining and shopping options, and LA Fitness. C-2 Commercial zoning adds a commercial land-use component to the existing multifamily configuration.
Key Highlights
- Three residential units, each with three bedrooms
- 3,240 square feet on 0.1087 acres
- 3‑bay cinderblock garage generating additional revenue
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$54,711
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.85%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,094,220
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$781,586
$781.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$607,900
$607.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,240 SF
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.
Gross rent
$83.6K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$78.2K $24.12/SF
− OpEx
−$23.4K −$7.24/SF
NOI
$54.7K $16.89/SF
Area
Providence, RI
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,094,220
Cap Rate 7%
$781,586
Cap Rate 9%
$607,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$781.6K
$683.9K – $911.9K
NOI $54,711 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.85%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$702.0K
$614.3K – $819.1K
NOI $49,143 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.15%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.08M
$948.5K – $1.26M
NOI $75,877 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,399
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 02906, RI
25,559
Population
13,468
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
80%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,245
Density / Sq Mi
$102,796
Median Household Income
$57,214
Median Earnings
$1,729
Median Rent
$582,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - C-2 Commercial zoning complements a three-unit layout and revenue-producing garage.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1170 N Main Street Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three residential units, each with three bedrooms; 3,240 square feet on 0.1087 acres; 3‑bay cinderblock garage generating additional revenue
