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Renovated 2-Bedroom Duplex

5 Nelson Street East Providence, RI 02916

5 Nelson Street, East Providence, RI, 02916
$530,000
For Sale
$530,000

MULTI_FAMILY - East Providence, RI

Property Size1,638 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Price / SF$323.57
Days on Market49

Property Features for 5 Nelson Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Parking
3
Parking features
None
Interior features
Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Paneled)
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Standard status
Active
Size
1,638 SF
Lot size
0.13 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
5429

Utilities

Heating system
Electric (Heating), Baseboard

Building Details

Year built
1898
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Vinyl
Building materials
Dry Wall, Paneled, Shingles
Listing Agency The Mello Group, Inc.
23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, RI
Listed by Christina Perry
Added: May 30 Checked: Jul 17 at 7:06 pm
MLS# 1413999 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex is being offered as-is and features updated exterior vinyl siding. Each side provides two bedrooms with equal square footage. The interiors were cosmetically renovated a few years ago, offering a refreshed layout for an owner-occupant or rental use. Utilities include electric heat and cooking gas.

Located in East Providence, Rhode Island on Nelson Street, the property is described in the listing remarks as being in the Rumford neighborhood.

The building is structured as a two-unit arrangement with consistent unit sizing across both sides, supporting straightforward operations for an owner managing two comparable residences.

Key Highlights

  • 2‑bedroom units on each side with equal square footage
  • Most recent update: new exterior vinyl siding
  • Year built 1898

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 $41.7k $25.44
− Vacancy −$2.7k −$1.65
EGI $39.0k $23.79
− OpEx −$11.7k −$7.14
NOI $27.3k $16.65
1,638 SF · lease $25.44/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$389.6K
$340.9K – $454.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$309.2K
$270.6K – $360.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,645 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.08%
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

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Dental Office Bakery Furniture & Home Goods Cafe & Coffee Shop Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex with two 2-bedroom units, vinyl siding updates, and electric heat with gas cooking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5 Nelson Street East Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $530,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2‑bedroom units on each side with equal square footage; Most recent update: new exterior vinyl siding; Year built 1898
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