Iconic Milk Can Development
920 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, RI 02896
5.5+ acres with landmark building, Route 146 visibility.
Type:Commercial
Property size:
8,800 SFLot size:
5.50 AcresPrice / SF:
$852/SF- Added:
- May 1, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 23
- Last Refresh:
- May 18 at 10:15 pm
Property Features for 920 Eddie Dowling Highway
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 8,800 SF
- Lot size
- 5.50 Acres
- Property subtype
- Commercial
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1950
Listing agent Tracy Sisson License #RES.0041443 (401) 447-8838
Listing office BHHS Pinnacle Realty (401) 447-8838
Listing date May 1, 2026
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HighLights
- High‑visibility location on Route 146 corridor offers strong traffic exposure.
- Four parcels totaling 5.50+ acres provide flexibility.
- Iconic Milk Can landmark building (8800 sq ft, 2 levels, loading dock) offers unique branding potential.
- Development/investment opportunity suitable for commercial or mixed‑use projects (subject to approvals).
- Surrounded by ongoing commercial growth and infrastructure improvements.
- Onsite septic system and grease trap already in place.
Overview
This exceptional development opportunity features the iconic Milk Can landmark, accompanied by four parcels totaling over 5.50 acres. The property includes an 8800 sq ft, two-level building structure with a loading dock. Located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, this rare offering is situated along the Route 146 corridor. The historic Milk Can structure is a well-known example of classic American roadside architecture, equipped with an onsite septic system and grease trap. The four parcels are offered as a package or potentially sold separately, providing flexibility for developers, investors, and end users. Benefiting from strong traffic exposure and ongoing growth in the surrounding area, this site is ideally positioned for a variety of commercial or mixed-use possibilities, subject to approvals. The existing Milk Can building offers character, branding potential, and the chance to restore or repurpose a recognizable local landmark. The property presents a development and investment opportunity with flexible purchase options. It is surrounded by ongoing commercial growth and infrastructure improvements. Buyer to perform all due diligence.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Commercial land
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- North Smithfield
- County
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Longitude
- -71.4955041
- Latitude
- 41.9626707
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Commercial land - 5.5+ acres with landmark building, Route 146 visibility.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 920 Eddie Dowling Highway North Smithfield, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $7,499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility location on Route 146 corridor offers strong traffic exposure.; Four parcels totaling 5.50+ acres provide flexibility.; **Iconic Milk Can landmark building (8800 sq ft, 2 levels, loading dock) offers unique branding potential.**
