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Turnkey Triplex with Three-Car Garage

171 Lyon Avenue East Providence, RI 02914

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171 Lyon Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914
$550,000
For Sale
$550,000

MULTI_FAMILY - East Providence, RI

Property Size2,532 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$217.22
Days on Market2

Property Features for 171 Lyon Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R6
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1
Parking
6
Interior features
Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed)
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Appliances
Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Standard status
Active
Size
2,532 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
5348

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Steam, Natural Gas, Baseboard

Building Details

Year built
1920
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Laminate
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Listing agency Here Realty
Listed by List with Lyon Team
Added: Jul 21 Checked: Jul 22 at 11:06AM
MLS# 1418486

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 171 Lyon Avenue in East Providence, this professionally managed triplex is described as turnkey, with updated cosmetics intended to minimize immediate capital expenses. The property includes separate utilities and natural gas service. Off-street parking is available, and a rare three-car garage adds a practical source of supplemental income potential through garage rentals or tenant storage.

Leasing flexibility is available for some of the units, as two are currently on month-to-month leases. The remaining unit’s status is not specified in the provided information.

Zoned R6, the property totals 2,532 square feet on a 0.12-acre lot. For buyers evaluating income-generating residential property options, this configuration combines unit occupancy flexibility with on-site garage space.

Key Highlights

  • Multi‑family property with natural gas heating (steam and baseboard) and public sewer service
  • Built in 1920 with vinyl siding and laminate flooring
  • Separate utilities reported, supporting tenant‑by‑tenant billing

Local 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 $64.4k $25.44
− Vacancy −$4.2k −$1.65
EGI $60.2k $23.79
− OpEx −$18.1k −$7.14
NOI $42.2k $16.65
2,532 SF · lease $25.44/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$602.3K
$527.0K – $702.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,159 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$478.0K
$418.2K – $557.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,459 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.08%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Carpet & Flooring Store Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pharmacy Dental Office Butcher Storage Facility Accounting Firm

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Turnkey triplex with updated cosmetics, separate utilities, natural gas, and off-street parking plus a three-car garage.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 171 Lyon Avenue East Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Multi‑family property with natural gas heating (steam and baseboard) and public sewer service; Built in 1920 with vinyl siding and laminate flooring; Separate utilities reported, supporting tenant‑by‑tenant billing
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