Commercial at 488 Smith Street, Providence
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$299,000

488 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
Listed by Jose Monegro
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1930

About this home

Great opportunity to transform a vacant commercial space currently down to the studs and ready for your vision. Approximately 1,700 SF of first-floor space on a 1,829 SF lot. The open layout offers flexibility for a variety of potential commercial uses, including retail, office, or other business concepts, subject to applicable zoning and approvals. Conveniently located near Providence College, downtown Providence, and Atwells Avenue. Property is being sold AS-IS. Private showings by appointment only. Contact listing agent for showing instructions.

Property details

MLS #
1423812
Property type
Commercial
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
September 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.042 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Harry Kizirian Elementary
0.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
563
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Providence
Middle
Nathanael Greene Middle
0.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
907
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Providence
HighCharter
Times2 Middle/High School
0.31 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
403
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Providence

Walkability

Blended score for Providence's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Providence, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 42 fewer days than Providence's current average of 42 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,141 active listings in Providence right now is $440,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,951/mo
$59,800 down
$239,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,551
Property tax (est.)$249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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