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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.

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General

Price: $299,000
Taxes: $6,248 (2026)
Status: Active
Type: Commercial
Source: STWMLS
MLS ID: 1423812
Updated: 9/22/2026
Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Business

Business Type: Commercial

Location

County: Providence
Near Highway: Yes

Community

Units Assoc/Comm: 1

Structural Information

# Buildings: 1
Detached/Attached: Attached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partial
Stories/Levels: 0
Building Size: 1700
Finished Total: 1,700 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,700 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1930

Unit Information

Vacancy %: 100

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.042
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,829
Lot Size: 1829
Potential Use: Commercial

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $6,248.8
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 488SMITHSTPROV
Lot Number: 406

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Schools

Schools serving 488 Smith St

School District:Providence School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 60 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI 02908	K-5	0.1 mi
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908	K-5	1 mi
Veazie Street School 211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904	K-5	1.1 mi
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908	6-8	0.2 mi
Esek Hopkins Middle School 480 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904	6-8	1 mi
Nathan Bishop Middle School 101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906	6-8	1.8 mi
Mount Pleasant High School 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908	9-12	1.3 mi
Hope High School 324 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906	9-12	1.3 mi
Central High School, Providence, RI 70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903	9-12	1.4 mi

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

Price & Sales History for 488 Smith St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/22/2026

Listed

$299,000

30%

MLS

2/19/2026

Sold

$230,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 488 Smith St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$6,249

16%

$214,000

39%

2024

$5,402

—

$153,900

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2023

$5,402

$153,900

10%

2022

$4,967

36%

$140,300

41%

2021

$3,648

—

$99,400

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2019

$3,648

$99,400

2018

$3,457

—

$94,200

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2017

$3,457

—

$94,200

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2016

$3,457

-3%

$94,200

-3%

2015

$3,557

—

$96,800

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2014

$3,557

—

$96,800

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2013

$3,557

—

$96,800

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488 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908 (MLS# 1423812) is a Commercial property. 488 Smith Street is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on September 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 488 Smith Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Providence? You can browse all Providence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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