Three-Unit Multifamily
For Sale
$799,000
1170 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02906
C-2 Commercial zoning, a revenue-producing garage, and a recently replaced roof add practical utility.
Property Size3,240 SF
Days on Market8
Property Features for 1170 North Main Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,240 SF
Total Parking Spaces
9
Property subtype
Multi Family Home
Zoning
C-2
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Units
Unit Mix
3 x 3BR
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$7,285
Building Details
Building Size
3,240 SF
Year Built
1900
Buildings
2
Units
3
Listing Agency:
Lenox Realty Group
(617) 513-9156
Listed By:
Gabe Francis
(617) 513-9156
Source:
Liongatere
Added: Aug 4
Changed: Aug 9
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 1:51PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1900, this triplex contains three units, each with three bedrooms. The units are leased to professional and student tenants, providing an established residential income component. Vinyl siding and a roof that is 3 years old contribute to the property’s exterior profile and maintenance considerations.
A large cinderblock garage with three car spaces and three bays provides additional revenue. The property is located at 1170 North Main Street, just off major highways, with Whole Foods, dining, shopping, and LA Fitness nearby. Its C-2 Commercial zoning adds a commercial land-use designation to the existing multifamily configuration.
A large cinderblock garage with three car spaces and three bays provides additional revenue. The property is located at 1170 North Main Street, just off major highways, with Whole Foods, dining, shopping, and LA Fitness nearby. Its C-2 Commercial zoning adds a commercial land-use designation to the existing multifamily configuration.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit triplex with three bedrooms in each unit
- C‑2 Commercial zoning
- Large cinderblock garage with 3 car spaces and 3 bays
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, a revenue-producing garage, and a recently replaced roof add practical utility.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1170 North 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‑unit triplex with three bedrooms in each unit; C‑2 Commercial zoning; Large cinderblock garage with 3 car spaces and 3 bays
