$799,000
About this home
Rare opportunity to own an iconic commercial brick building in the heart of Providence’s vibrant West End. Located at 1611 Westminster Ave, this stately one-story structure, built circa 1940, offers approximately 5,188 SF of versatile commercial space on a highly visible corner lot along a high-traffic corridor. Rich in local history, this property was originally utilized as a neighborhood post office serving the West Side in the 1930s, adding character and historical significance that is increasingly rare in today’s market. The building features classic brick construction, strong street presence, and flexible layout potential suitable for a wide range of uses including retail, office, studio, or mixed commercial concepts. Positioned in a walkable, rapidly growing area near major routes, downtown Providence, and Federal Hill, this location offers excellent accessibility and exposure. Whether you’re an investor or an owner-operator, this property presents a unique opportunity to reposition or establish your business in one of Providence’s most dynamic and evolving neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS #
- 1410669
- Property type
- Industrial,Warehouse,Commercial
- Subdivision
- Federal Hill
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 63
- On market date
- April 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 5,227 sqft
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Providence
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Paul Cuffee Charter Sch
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Providence
Walkability
Blended score for Providence's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Providence, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 24, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.