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3-Bay Auto Shop
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$799,000

329 Providence St, West Warwick, RI 02893

The building’s garage-bay layout is set on a 28,900-square-foot parcel with additional outdoor area.

Property Size1,980 SF
Lot Size0.66 Acres
Price / SF$403.54
Days on Market2

Property Features for 329 Providence St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,980 SF
Lot size 0.66 Acres

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: RI Real Estate Services
Listed By: Sean Carlino Esq. · License #REB.0018093
Source: Alpernandmesenbourg
Added: Sep 26 Last Checked: Sep 26 at 7:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,980-square-foot auto shop was built in 1950 and has three garage bays. The building occupies a 28,900-square-foot lot, providing outdoor space alongside the shop. Supplemental income associated with the property may transfer to the buyer.

The property is at 329 Providence Street in West Warwick, along a commercial corridor with more than 14,000 daily traffic impressions. Bald Hill Road and other commercial and transportation routes are a short drive away.

Key Highlights

  • 1,980‑square‑foot auto shop with three garage bays
  • 28,900‑square‑foot lot
  • Built in 1950

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
$25,595
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
3.20%
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%
$511,900 $511.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$365,643 $365.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$284,389 $284.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,980 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
$37.5K $18.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$976 −$0.49/SF
EGI
$36.6K $18.47/SF
− OpEx
−$11.0K −$5.54/SF
NOI
$25.6K $12.93/SF
Area
Kent County, RI
Vacancy
2.60%
Lease Rate
$18.96 /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%
$511,900
Cap Rate 7%
$365,643
Cap Rate 9%
$284,389

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$365.6K
$319.9K – $426.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,595 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.20%
Second Best
Industrial
$131.6K
$115.2K – $153.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $9,212 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.15%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$495.9K
$433.9K – $578.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,713 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer Car Rental Facility Signature Automotive Accessories Auto Parts Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Furniture & Home Goods Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

236
Businesses Nearby
58k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 35% Dining 31% Home Improvements & Furnishings 24% Apparel 10%
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
15,362 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Harbor Freight Tools Home Improvements & Furnishings
13,615 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
10,805 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Guitar Center Shops & Services
9,499 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Famous Footwear Apparel
4,328 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 02893, RI

31,030
Population
15,103
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
7.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,978
Density / Sq Mi
$73,903
Median Household Income
$49,087
Median Earnings
$1,249
Median Rent
$293,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Similar Off Market Nearby

  • reliable tires warehouse — 1104 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
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  • Providence Street Garage — 326 Providence St, West Warwick, RI 02893
  • Barber's Auto Sales & Body Inc — 334 Providence St, West Warwick, RI 02893

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - The building’s garage-bay layout is set on a 28,900-square-foot parcel with additional outdoor area.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 329 Providence St West Warwick, 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: 1,980‑square‑foot auto shop with three garage bays; 28,900‑square‑foot lot; Built in 1950
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