# 228 Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $2,000, built 1920. Est. $11/mo. Listed 8 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $2,000 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 8 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $10 |
| Estimated Insurance | $1 |
| **Total** | **$11** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1920
- 0.09 acre lot
- 5 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Position your business at the center of a thriving, high-energy university community with this versatile commercial space located in a high-density, student-heavy neighborhood bordering Providence College. Offering exceptional foot traffic, massive daily exposure, and prominent street visibility, this bright and highly adaptable open-floor-plan space is perfectly suited for a boutique retailer, barbershop, hair/nail salon, wellness studio, art studio, or professional office looking to capture a built-in audience of thousands of local students, faculty, and area residents. The property features the major added convenience of dedicated parking in the back for tenants or customers, alongside plenty of available street parking space for seamless access. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Neither the owner nor the listing agent makes any warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the details provided herein. Prospective tenants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own independent due diligence, verify all property specifications, and confirm local zoning or licensing requirements prior to executing a lease. Please note that food service, cafes, or restaurant concepts are not allowed.

## Location

- **Address:** 228 Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
- **County:** Providence
- **Coordinates:** 41.840547, -71.428978
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.840547,-71.428978

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://tour.RiLiving.com/228-Oakland-Avenue-Providence-RI-02908

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** The Blackstone Team
- **Brokerage:** Compass
- **Phone:** (617) 206-3333

## Primary Photo

![228 Oakland Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/eeca9230327c97a1f53a808a5db38b53l-f394623063r.jpg)

*15 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/228-oakland-avenue-providence-ri-02908-1416275)*

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**MLS#:** 1416275 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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