East Providence Commercial Building For
For Sale
$399,900
47 John St, East Providence, RI 02914
2,100 sq. ft. commercial building in Taunton Avenue Business District.
Property Size2,100 SF
Price / SF$190.43
Days on Market142
Property Features for 47 John St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,100 SF
Building Details
Year Built
1960
Listing Agency:
Spitz-Weiss, REALTORS
Listed By:
Sam Glicksman · License #REB.0016154
(401) 272-6161
Source:
Alpernandmesenbourg
Added: Apr 25
Changed: Sep 4
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 12:47PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,100 sq. ft. single-story commercial building is located in the heart of East Providence's Taunton Avenue Business District. The property features three oversized garage doors and a fenced-in yard. It is zoned C-3 Mixed Use, offering possibilities such as live/work space, retail, studio or theater, house of worship, medical or veterinary practice, kennel, tattoo studio, food establishment, fitness center, preschool, brewery, cigar lounge, and storage. The property is located with quick access to Route 195 and is surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, offices, and residential neighborhoods. Currently operating as an auto repair facility, the space is suited for entrepreneurs, investors, or expanding businesses looking to be part of East Providence's thriving commercial corridor. All equipment, including the lifts, are tenant-owned and will be removed.
Key Highlights
- Prime location in the heart of East Providence's Taunton Avenue Business District.
- 2,100 sq. ft. single‑story commercial building.
- Zoned C‑3 Mixed Use, allowing for a wide range of business operations and development possibilities.
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
$23,708
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
5.93%
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%
$474,160
$474.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$338,686
$338.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$263,422
$263.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,100 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
$37.8K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.87/SF
EGI
$33.9K $16.13/SF
− OpEx
−$10.2K −$4.84/SF
NOI
$23.7K $11.29/SF
Area
Providence County, RI
Vacancy
10.40%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /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%
$474,160
Cap Rate 7%
$338,686
Cap Rate 9%
$263,422
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$338.7K
$296.4K – $395.1K
NOI $23,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.93%
Second Best
Industrial
$156.6K
$137.0K – $182.7K
NOI $10,959 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.74%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$499.5K
$437.1K – $582.8K
NOI $34,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
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Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,131
Businesses Nearby
12k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 100%
Bank of America
Shops & Services
6,676 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Family Dollar
Shops & Services
5,376 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Demographics for 02914, RI
22,140
Population
10,082
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
4.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,518
Density / Sq Mi
$60,838
Median Household Income
$43,696
Median Earnings
$1,165
Median Rent
$309,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - 2,100 sq. ft. commercial building in Taunton Avenue Business District.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 47 John St East Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in the heart of East Providence's Taunton Avenue Business District.; 2,100 sq. ft. single‑story commercial building.; Zoned C‑3 Mixed Use, allowing for a wide range of business operations and development possibilities.
