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Multi-Lot Flex-Use Property

550 Prairie Avenue Providence Providence, RI 02905

550 Prairie Avenue Providence, Providence, RI, 02905
$899,000
For Sale
$899,000

Flex-use commercial property with parking for 50 to 75 vehicles, suited to auto, contractor, and fleet operations.

Property Size2,350 SF
Price / SF$382.55
Days on Market44

Property Features for 550 Prairie Avenue Providence

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,350 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1950
Listing Agency
Listed by Alyson Roslonek
Source Milestonerealtyinc
Added: Jun 3 Checked: Jul 16 at 3:00 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-lot flex-use commercial property in Providence, Rhode Island includes an existing commercial building described as ready for immediate use. The site is comprised of three separate lots totaling over 17,000 square feet, providing room for a combination of building use and outside operations. The property is also laid out to accommodate parking for approximately 50 to 75 vehicles, supporting businesses that require daily vehicle staging or sales-oriented display space.

Located at 550 Prairie Ave, the property is presented as having high visibility and strong traffic exposure. The site is described as being convenient to Interstate 95 and downtown Providence, supporting access for both customers and service or delivery traffic.

For owner-users, the configuration aligns well with vehicle-centric concepts such as auto sales, contractor operations, and fleet-related uses, where both an on-site building and significant parking are important. For investors, the asset’s mix of flex-ready space and vehicle capacity on a multi-lot footprint may support a range of commercial strategies consistent with the property’s current readiness and outside-operation capability.

Key Highlights

  • Flex‑use commercial property at 550 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI (year built 1950)
  • Multiple‑lot setup with three separate lots totaling over 17,000 SF
  • Existing commercial building ready for immediate use

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $52.2k $22.20
− Vacancy −$2.2k −$0.93
EGI $50.0k $21.27
− OpEx −$15.0k −$6.38
NOI $35.0k $14.89
2,350 SF · lease $22.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$499.8K
$437.3K – $583.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,985 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.89%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$450.5K
$394.2K – $525.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,537 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$786.2K
$687.9K – $917.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,034 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

P & J Auto ... Car Dealership OVO Towing Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Locksmith HVAC Service Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Fire Works Catering — 840 Allens Ave, Providence, RI 02905

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Flex-use commercial property with parking for 50 to 75 vehicles, suited to auto, contractor, and fleet operations.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 550 Prairie Avenue Providence Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $899,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Flex‑use commercial property at 550 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI (year built 1950); Multiple‑lot setup with three separate lots totaling over 17,000 SF; Existing commercial building ready for immediate use
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