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Property Description
Prime commercial opportunity at 969 Smith Street in Providence. Prominent corner lot location on busy Smith Street offering excellent visibility and strong daily traffic counts. Property features street frontage, making it ideal for retail, office, or service-based businesses seeking high exposure. Conveniently located with quick access to downtown Providence, major highways, and surrounding neighborhoods. This property also presents a strong investment and development opportunity in a well-traveled commercial corridor. The existing structure offers potential for renovation or redevelopment to maximize the site's value. Surrounded by established residential and commercial properties, providing consistent local and commuter traffic. Tenant in place, please contact the agent directly to view the property or with any questions.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 969 Smith St
General
- Price: $499,900
- Taxes: $9,432 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1406700
- Updated: 3/21/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Business
- Name: Nocera's Liquors
- Business Type: Liquor Store, Retail
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Playground, Restaurant
- Security/Safety: Window Bars
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
Location
- County: Providence
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Detached/Attached: Attached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement Desc.: Crawlspace
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Year Built: 1930
- Other Struct. Feat.: Public Restrooms
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
- Lot Size: 6534
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Potential Use: Medical/Dental, Multi-Family, Mixed Use, Office, Residential, Single Family
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,432
- Tax Year: 2025
- Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes
- Tenant Pays: All Utilities
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 969SMITHSTPROV
- Lot Number: 204
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Schools
Schools serving 969 Smith St
School District:Providence School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Veazie Street School 211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 60 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Nathanael Greene Middle School 721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Esek Hopkins Middle School 480 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904 | 6-8 | 1.3 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 | 2.1 mi |
Classical High School, Providence, RI 770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 969 Smith St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/21/2026
Listed
$499,900
—
MLS
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 969 Smith St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,432
18%
$323,000
41%
2024
$8,020
—
$228,500
—
2023
$8,020
-1%
$228,500
—
2022
$8,089
7%
$228,500
11%
2021
$7,568
—
$206,200
—
2019
$7,568
14%
$206,200
14%
2018
$6,643
—
$181,000
—
2017
$6,643
—
$181,000
—
2016
$6,643
9%
$181,000
9%
2015
$6,078
—
$165,400
—
2014
$6,078
—
$165,400
—
2013
$6,078
—
$165,400
—
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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969 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908 (MLS# 1406700) is a Retail property. 969 Smith Street is currently listed for $499,900 and was received on March 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 969 Smith Street? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Providence? You can browse all Providence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

