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Property Description
Iconic 54-year Providence market! This 1,800 sq. ft. turnkey business includes a halal butcher, grocery, tobacco, ATM, delivery, and more. Add lottery for easy revenue growth! Recent annual sales $744,000+. Runs with just two employees. Rent locked at $1,350/month. All equipment and inventory included. Full financials (taxes, POS, books) provided only after NDA and proof of funds/financing. Serious verified buyers only. No third-party inquiries monitored. Appointment required prior to any store visit.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 638 Charles St
General
- Price: $229,900
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1393824
- Updated: 2/4/2026
- Added to Site: 166 day(s) ago
Business
- Name: Foodland Farm International Halal Market
- Business Type: Commercial
- Year Established: 1972
Rental Information
- Lease Info: Ground Lease
Interior
- Furnished: Yes
- Furnishings: Furnished
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Fire Alarm, Fire Escape, Fire Sprinkler System, 24 Hour Security, See Remarks
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
Location
- County: Providence
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Property Detached: Yes
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 1800
- Finished Total: 1,800 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,800
- Lot Size: 1800
- Frontage: City Street, Paved
- Street Lights: Yes
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Potential Use: Commercial, Mixed Use, Retail
- Land Lease Avail: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Assumable, Lease, Lease Option
Disclosures and Reports
- Inclusions: Goodwill & branding (Foodland Farm International Halal Market) Halal butcher operations (meat & chicken) Grocery/convenience inventory (Included in asking price) Tobacco license (transferable) Lottery license (renewable-not active now) ATM & revenue stream Hookah, vapes, American & Mediterranean groceries All equipment, freezers, coolers, displays, butcher machinery, POS system all go with the sale.
- Property ID: 638CHARLESSTPROV
- Lot Number: 346
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Schools
Schools serving 638 Charles St
School District:Providence School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Veazie Street School 211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 60 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Esek Hopkins Middle School 480 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Nathan Bishop Middle School 101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Hope High School 324 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Mount Pleasant High School 434 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Central High School, Providence, RI 70 Fricker 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 638 Charles St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2026
Price Reduced
$229,900
-8.04%
MLS
8/29/2025
Listed
$250,000
150%
MLS
5/31/2001
Sold
$100,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 638 Charles St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,842
23%
$537,100
75%
2015
$6,376
35%
$306,600
31%
2021
$4,733
—
$234,000
—
2019
$4,734
100%
$234,000
24%
2018
100%
$189,100
—
2017
100%
$189,100
—
2016
-100%
$189,100
9%
2015
$6,376
100%
$173,500
-34%
2014
-100%
$264,400
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2008
$8,843
—
$264,400
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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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638 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904 (MLS# 1393824) is a Commercial property. 638 Charles Street is currently listed for $229,900 and was received on August 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 638 Charles 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.

