Two-Unit Property with
New
For Sale
$599,000
255 Farmington Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Well-maintained two-family property with separate utilities, natural gas, and a three-car garage.
Property Size2,129 SF
Price / SF$281.35
Days on Market7
Property Features for 255 Farmington Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,129 SF
Property subtype
MultiFamily
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
hardwood floors
stainless appliances
laundry
balcony
Building Details
Year Built
1920
Listing Agency:
RI Real Estate Services
(401) 885-5400
Listed By:
Michael Russo · License #REB.0018125
(401) 465-0417
Source:
Lockandkeyre
Added: Sep 4
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 10 at 6:45AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family property includes a first-floor residence with high ceilings, abundant natural light, hardwood flooring, stainless appliances, and access to the full basement. The lower level includes laundry and storage. The second-floor unit has hardwood floors, a functional kitchen and bath, natural light, and a private balcony, with its condition described as ready for occupancy. Both units have separate utilities, and the property has a low-maintenance exterior with ample parking.
The offering also includes an additional lot and a detached three-car garage. Built in 1920, the property provides a two-unit configuration with existing storage, parking, and outdoor space.
The offering also includes an additional lot and a detached three-car garage. Built in 1920, the property provides a two-unit configuration with existing storage, parking, and outdoor space.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family property with separate utilities
- Additional lot included with the sale
- Detached 3‑car garage
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
$35,449
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
5.92%
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%
$708,980
$709.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$506,414
$506.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$393,878
$393.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,129 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
$54.2K $25.44/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$50.6K $23.79/SF
− OpEx
−$15.2K −$7.14/SF
NOI
$35.4K $16.65/SF
Area
Providence County, RI
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$25.44 /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%
$708,980
Cap Rate 7%
$506,414
Cap Rate 9%
$393,878
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$506.4K
$443.1K – $590.8K
NOI $35,449 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.92%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$401.9K
$351.7K – $468.9K
NOI $28,134 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.70%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
713
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02920, RI
37,791
Population
15,052
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
8.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,246
Density / Sq Mi
$79,246
Median Household Income
$51,811
Median Earnings
$1,271
Median Rent
$336,900
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained two-family property with separate utilities, natural gas, and a three-car garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 255 Farmington Avenue Cranston, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family property with separate utilities; Additional lot included with the sale; Detached 3‑car garage
