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4-Unit Quadplex with Finished Attic
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$869,000

17 Cromwell St, Providence, RI 02907

Updated utilities, remodeled bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances serve the residential units.

Property Size3,298 SF
Price / SF$263.49
Days on Market5

Property Features for 17 Cromwell St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,298 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 4

Building Details

Year Built 1895
Listing Agency: The Greene Realty Group
Listed By: Derek Greene · License #MA9503235-RE-B
Source: Alpernandmesenbourg
Added: Aug 26 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 4:48PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4-unit quadplex, built in 1895, includes four residential units plus a fully finished attic currently used as an in-law suite. Unit improvements include remodeled bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, and updated utilities. The property is currently generating rental income and qualifies for FHA financing.

An unfinished basement provides space identified for a potential coin-operated laundry installation. The property is located in Providence with access to major highways, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, schools, and other local amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Four residential units plus a fully finished attic used as an in‑law suite
  • Built in 1895 with 3,298 of property size
  • Remodeled bathrooms and stainless steel appliances in each unit

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
$55,690
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
6.41%
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%
$1,113,800 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$795,571 $795.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$618,778 $618.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,298 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
$85.1K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.5K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$79.6K $24.12/SF
− OpEx
−$23.9K −$7.24/SF
NOI
$55.7K $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%
$1,113,800
Cap Rate 7%
$795,571
Cap Rate 9%
$618,778

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$795.6K
$696.1K – $928.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,690 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.41%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$714.6K
$625.3K – $833.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,022 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.76%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.10M
$965.4K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,235 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.89%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Locksmith Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service Florist

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

4
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,641
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02907, RI

29,827
Population
11,474
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,558
Density / Sq Mi
$49,564
Median Household Income
$32,619
Median Earnings
$1,136
Median Rent
$311,600
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?
Quadplex - Updated utilities, remodeled bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances serve the residential units.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 17 Cromwell St Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $869,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four residential units plus a fully finished attic used as an in‑law suite; Built in 1895 with 3,298 of property size; Remodeled bathrooms and stainless steel appliances in each unit
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