Three-Bay Auto
New
For Sale
$799,900
329 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Commercial/Business,Commercial Sale, West Warwick, RI
Property Size1,980 SF
Lot Size0.66 Acres
Price / SF$403.99
Days on Market1
Property Features for 329 Providence Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Parking
40
Lot features
Free Standing
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
6912
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Building Details
Year built
1950
Floors in Building
1
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Ri Real Estate Services
(401) 885-5400
Listed By:
Sean Carlino Esq.
(401) 640-6010
Added: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 2 at 7:06PM
MLS# 1422252
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,980-square-foot auto shop includes three garage bays within a brick commercial building constructed in 1950. The property occupies a 0.66-acre lot, providing outdoor area alongside the building. Building systems include forced-air heating and a combination of wall-unit and window-unit cooling.
The property is located on Providence Street in West Warwick along a commercial corridor reporting more than 14,000 daily traffic impressions. Bald Hill Road and surrounding retail, business, and transportation routes are a short drive away. The site also has an existing supplemental income component associated with the property.
The property is located on Providence Street in West Warwick along a commercial corridor reporting more than 14,000 daily traffic impressions. Bald Hill Road and surrounding retail, business, and transportation routes are a short drive away. The site also has an existing supplemental income component associated with the property.
Key Highlights
- 1,980‑square‑foot commercial building with three garage bays
- 0.66‑acre lot with substantial outdoor area
- Brick construction; 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
NOI $25,595 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.20%
Second Best
Industrial
$131.6K
$115.2K – $153.5K
NOI $9,212 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.15%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$495.9K
$433.9K – $578.6K
NOI $34,713 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Service bays
14,000 VPD
Traffic count
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
236
Businesses Nearby
58k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Brick commercial building with garage bays, outdoor site area, and access to a busy commercial corridor.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 329 Providence Street West Warwick, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,980‑square‑foot commercial building with three garage bays; 0.66‑acre lot with substantial outdoor area; Brick construction; built in 1950
