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Property Description
986 Smith Street, located in the heart of Elmhurst near LaSalle, is an over-sized three-family with 12 total bedrooms and 4500 sqft of living space. This meticulously maintained property has so much to offer inside & out. Many bigger ticket items taken care of such as new roof, updated wiring, replacement windows, newer furnaces & cosmetics. Each newly renovated 1500 sqft unit has 4 bedrooms and 1 bath w/ modern kitchens, stone counters, and stainless appliances, cherry flooring, high ceilings, original details (like tin ceilings & crown moldings), spacious bedrooms, and tile bathrooms. The 1st & 2nd floors have front and back porches. Parking for 9 cars. This property would make a great investment bringing in positive rental income for both investors or owner-occupants (third floor can be vacant at closing). Corner lot!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 986 Smith St
General
- Price: $1,075,000
- Taxes: $6,952 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1424419
- Updated: 10/3/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 18
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 12
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Paved Driveway
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Porch
Parking
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: No Garage
Location
- County: Providence
- Subdivision: Elmhurst
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Architectural Style: Stacked
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Plaster, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 4500
- Finished Total: 4,500 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1435
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,250
- Lot Size: 6250
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,952
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 986SMITHSTPROV
- Lot Number: 54
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Schools
Schools serving 986 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 |
George J. West El. School 145 Beaufort Street, Providence, RI 02908 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Veazie Street School 211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904 | K-5 | 0.8 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 986 Smith St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2026
Listed
$1,075,000
411.9%
MLS
11/09/2018
Sold
$210,000
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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 986 Smith St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,269
13%
$662,100
49%
2024
$8,180
—
$445,800
—
2023
$8,180
3%
$445,800
—
2022
$7,935
10%
$445,800
52%
2021
$7,194
—
$292,900
—
2019
$7,194
—
$292,900
31%
2018
$7,169
—
$224,300
—
2017
$7,169
—
$224,300
—
2016
$7,169
25%
$224,300
30%
2015
$5,720
-2%
$172,800
—
2014
$5,832
—
$172,800
—
2013
$5,832
—
$172,800
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 986 Smith St
986 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908 (MLS# 1424419) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 12 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 986 Smith Street is currently listed for $1,075,000 and was received on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 986 Smith Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Providence? You can browse all Providence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

