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Oversized Two-Family Residence

981 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908

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981 Smith Street, Providence, RI, 02908
$899,900
For Sale
$899,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Providence, RI

Property Size3,080 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$292.18
Days on Market1

Property Features for 981 Smith Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Basement, Bedroom 2
Parking
4
Parking features
None
Interior features
Wall (Plaster), Wall (Wood), Attic, Attic Stairs, Attic Storage, Cathedral Ceilings, Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Standard status
Active
Size
3,080 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
4900

Utilities

Heating system
Natural Gas, Baseboard

Building Details

Year built
1920
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Marble, Carpet, Tile - Ceramic
Building materials
Plaster, Wood Wall(s), Vinyl Siding
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency Re/Max Professionals
655 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
Listed by Jason Ferri · License #344781
Added: Jul 16 Checked: Jul 16 at 5:06 pm
MLS# 1417718 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This oversized two-family residence offers two spacious units. Each unit includes three bedrooms and one full bathroom, along with a bonus room that can serve as a home office or additional living space. The property also provides off-street parking, and the former owner’s unit has been maintained and reflects pride of ownership.

The home is located in Providence’s Elmhurst neighborhood and is conveniently situated near La Salle Academy, Providence College, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major highways.

With the current lease expiring soon, the property presents an opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor to adjust rental terms moving forward.

Key Highlights

  • Oversized two‑family built in 1920 in Providence’s historic Elmhurst neighborhood
  • Each unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, plus a bonus room for office or extra living space
  • Off‑street parking available; parking features listed as none

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 $79.5k $25.80
− Vacancy −$5.2k −$1.68
EGI $74.3k $24.12
− OpEx −$22.3k −$7.24
NOI $52.0k $16.89
3,080 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$743.0K
$650.1K – $866.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,009 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.78%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$667.4K
$584.0K – $778.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,716 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.03M
$901.6K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,130 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.02%
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

Real Estate Agency Building Supply Dental Office HVAC Service Cafe & Coffee Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Travel Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Oversized two-family with two 3-bedroom units, each with a bonus room and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 981 Smith Street Providence, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $899,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Oversized two‑family built in 1920 in Providence’s historic Elmhurst neighborhood; Each unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, plus a bonus room for office or extra living space; Off‑street parking available; parking features listed as none
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