53 Sterling Ave Providence, RI 02909
Property details
About 53 Sterling Ave
53 Sterling is a well-maintained six-unit building generating $9,550/month ($115K annually), situated on a prime corner lot in Providence's Silver Lake neighborhood. 6 spacious two-bed, one-bath units, each with separate electric & gas meters (paid by tenants) and no trash removal expenses resulting in low operating costs. Additional highlights include ample off-street parking, all new heating systems, common areas redone, roof under 10 years, updated plumbing and electric & professional management. The building is fully occupied with clean, thoroughly vetted tenants and a strong history of high occupancy. Best comparable sale is 29 Blaine St, Providence, which sold for $965,000 in July 2024. That building featured all two-bed units and had a lower monthly rent roll of $8,800. 53 Sterling offers a turnkey opportunity with immediate cash flow and significant upside potential. Financials available upon request.
Highlights
(Pending)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 12
- Parking: No Garage
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $885,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,300
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1900
- Lot Size: 0.0918 Acres
- MLS Number: 1382940
- MLS Name: RIS
- Office Name: New England Apartment Group
- Office Phone: (508) 330-0325
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 12, 2024 | Home Sold | $740,000 |
Jun 11, 2019 | Home Sold | $350,000 |
Sep 23, 2016 | Home Sold | $195,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $452,300 | $8,300 |
2023 | $452,300 | $8,300 |
2022 | $452,300 | $16,011 |
2021 | $274,200 | $10,063 |
2020 | $274,200 | $6,734 |
2019 | $274,200 | $6,734 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Webster Avenue School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•191 Webster Ave
1
Asa Messer Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•1655 Westminster St
3
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
Public District 2-5
0.6 mi
•85 Laurel Hill Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,059. Typical income of Providence, RI residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
This home is located at 53 Sterling Ave in Providence, RI and zip code 02909 in the Silver Lake neighborhood. Features: 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $885,000.
In April 2025 more than 45 listings in Providence, RI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 16 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 28 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Providence, RI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 13.1%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 21 days, the median list price was $505,230.