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Property Description

Versatile commercial property ideal for professional, medical, or general office use, and the flexibility to be converted into a residential dwelling if desired. Formerly a dental office, the space is equipped with plumbing in each treatment room, offering a functional layout ready for immediate occupancy or easy reconfiguration. The building features a newer roof and a heating system that's just three years old, providing efficiency and peace of mind. With solid construction and excellent adaptability, this property presents a great opportunity for investors, business owners, or developers seeking a commercial space with residential conversion potential. Property sold as is.

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General

Price: $299,900
Taxes: $6,535 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Commercial Institutional
Source: STWMLS
MLS ID: 1404059
Updated: 1/29/2026
Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Business

Business Type: Accounting, Dental, Health Services

Interior

Furnishings: Unfurnished

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Security System

Parking

Garage: Yes
Total Spaces: 1

Location

County: Providence
Near Highway: Yes

Community

Units Assoc/Comm: 1

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Baseboard

Utilities

Sewer: Connected
Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Structural Information

# Buildings: 1
Detached/Attached: Attached
Construction: Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Stories/Levels: 1
Building Size: 1313
Finished Total: 1,313 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,313 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1930
Other Struct. Feat.: Public Restrooms

Lot Features

Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
Lot Size: 3920
Potential Use: Commercial, Medical/Dental, Office, Residential

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $6,535
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 1196SMITHSTPROV
Lot Number: 186

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Schools

Schools serving 1196 Smith St

School District:Providence School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908	K-5	0.4 mi
Pleasant View School 50 Obadiah Brown Road, Providence, RI 02909	PK-5	0.9 mi
George J. West El. School 145 Beaufort Street, Providence, RI 02908	K-5	1 mi
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908	6-8	1.3 mi
Esek Hopkins Middle School 480 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904	6-8	1.6 mi
Governor Christopher Delsesto Middle School 152 Springfield Street, Providence, RI 02909	6-8	2 mi
Mount Pleasant High School 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908	9-12	0.5 mi
Central High School, Providence, RI 70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903	9-12	2.5 mi
Classical High School, Providence, RI 770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903	9-12	2.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1196 Smith St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/29/2026

Listed

$299,900

76.41%

MLS

2/24/2011

Sold

$170,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1196 Smith St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$6,535

$223,800

26%

2024

$6,216

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$177,100

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2023

$6,216

-1%

$177,100

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2022

$6,269

-13%

$177,100

-13%

2021

$7,218

$202,900

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2019

$7,065

$202,900

14%

2018

$6,518

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$177,600

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2017

$6,518

—

$177,600

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2016

$6,518

$177,600

2015

$6,042

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$164,400

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2014

$6,042

—

$164,400

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2013

$6,042

—

$164,400

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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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