About This Home

This 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom residential multi family at 47 Sheldon Street in Providence, RI is listed for $1,495,000 ($303 per sqft). Built in 1820, the home offers 4,932 sqft of living space on a 0.09 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1820
  • 0.09 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 5 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
4 full
2-car garage
1820

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Ideally located in the highly desirable College Hill neighborhood, 47 Sheldon Street presents a compelling investment opportunity combining established rental income of $12,300 per month, substantial development potential, and proximity to some of the city's strongest rental demand drivers including Brown University, RISD, Wickenden Street, and major hospital centers.

The 1st floor offers a 3 bed unit and a 1 bed unit. The 2nd floor currently has 2 separate apartments which share utilities and could easily be merged into a large 4 or 5 bed, 2 bath unit. This property has benefited from numerous recent improvements, including fresh exterior paint, replacement windows, updated exterior finishes, and upgraded mechanical systems.

Significant additional value and rental income may be unlocked through the potential development for additional finished living or studio space across 3 distinct areas: attic (900 sq ft), basement (1200 sq ft), and detached garage (300 sq ft). The property's location further strengthens its investment profile.

The colleges provide consistent student and academic housing demand, while proximity to the area's hospitals, downtown Providence, and major employment centers broadens the potential tenant pool to include medical professionals, researchers, and others. With a 2027 rent roll of $147,600, a prime College Hill location, and 2,400 sq ft of potential expansion, this property offers an outstanding combination of immediate income and long-term upside.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,996/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,081
Interest$6,478
Insurance$436

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

47 Sheldon Street

Providence, RI 02906

East Side/College Hill/Fox Point

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wall (Plaster)AtticAttic StairsAttic StoragePlumbing (Mixed)Insulation (Unknown)

Exterior Features

Patio

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - CeramicHardwood

Construction

Plaster Clapboard

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Open

Heating

Electric (Heating)Natural GasBaseboardHeat Pump (Heating)Zoned

Cooling

Ductless

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveOvenRangeRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom residential multi family at 47 Sheldon Street is listed at $1,495,000 ($303/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,996 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1820, 0.09 acre lot, 2 stories, 5 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Wall (Plaster), Attic, Attic Stairs. Exterior Features: Patio.

This property is listed by Gerri Schiffman.

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Gerri Schiffman

Agent at Residential Properties Ltd.

Listed by Residential Properties Ltd. · Broker phone: (401) 439-7705 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1427956· Source: State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc.· 2 days on PropertySimple

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47 Sheldon Street, Providence, RI 02906

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