994 Douglas Ave · Providence, RI 02904

$699,900

9 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,654 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 43 Days on market

Built 1925 5,000 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +20.9/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.7/10.0
• 1% rule +4.6/10.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

Key facts

• 5,000 sq ft lot
• 4 parking spots
• Built 1925

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $700k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $980 ($12k/yr) — positive. Per door: $327/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $668k (4.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $668k (4.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 8.0% vs local median 4.2% in Providence — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 84/100 on livability (#2 in RI, #794 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, schools F.
• Providence (urban): math 8% / reading 16% proficiency, ranked #34 of 39 in RI (top 87%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.9%/yr); 151 active listings in the ZIP; 776 units permitted in Providence County in 2024 (229 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $6,685/mo this rent would consume 120% of the median local household income ($67k/yr) (locally 1176% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $21k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Providence County population projected at +5% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.9% rent growth), your $196k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 43 days — a 3% lower offer ($679k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 27y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $50k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $322k; list at $700k implies a 117% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1925 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 69% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $668,500 (4.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 43 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 4% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1925 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.96% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.97%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.00%
• DSCR: 1.27
• GRM: 8.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.88% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -3.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.88×
• Total profit: $-24,137
• Equity at exit: $104,357

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.91×
• Total profit: $178,927
• Equity at exit: $60,515

Cash invested: $195,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 31 Tenant-Leaning
• State Rhode Island: 31 Tenant-Leaning · D+8
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

30-day notice; strong tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 02904

• Rents YoY: 6.9%
• Active inventory: 151
• Price-to-rent: 26.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $6,685 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$3,670
• Tax from tax record: −$340 /mo · $4,075/yr
• Insurance: −$292
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,404
• Net cashflow: $980

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,445

Max offer price $699,900

Occupancy floor 80%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	3	1	$6,684
Total (3 units)			$6,685

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $174,975
• Closing costs: $20,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-04-21
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-30
   historical Active Under Contract
3. 2026-03-16
   price $699,900
4. 2026-03-09
   listed $749,900 Active
5. 2021-02-22
   soldstatus $322,000 Closed 75-char remark

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   Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

6. 2021-01-26
   status Pending 75-char remark

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   Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

7. 2021-01-12
   soldstatus $322,000
8. 2020-11-03
   price $318,500 75-char remark

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   Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

9. 2020-10-27
   price $319,000 75-char remark

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   Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

10. 2020-10-20
    price $319,500 75-char remark

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    Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

11. 2020-09-23
    price $325,000 75-char remark

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    Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

12. 2020-08-05
    listed $335,000 Active 75-char remark

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    Solid 3 family central to everything. Recently renovated. Great investment.

13. 2010-05-28
    soldstatus $112,000 93-char remark

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    SOLID MULTI-FAMILY NEAR THE NORTH PROVIDENCE LINE. OVERALL FAIR TO GOOD CONDITION. EASY SHOW!

14. 2010-03-10
    historical 93-char remark

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    SOLID MULTI-FAMILY NEAR THE NORTH PROVIDENCE LINE. OVERALL FAIR TO GOOD CONDITION. EASY SHOW!

15. 2010-02-25
    listed $109,900 93-char remark

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    SOLID MULTI-FAMILY NEAR THE NORTH PROVIDENCE LINE. OVERALL FAIR TO GOOD CONDITION. EASY SHOW!

16. 2007-04-18
    historical
17. 2006-09-27
    listed $339,900
18. 2003-07-11
    soldstatus $252,000
19. 2003-05-22
    historical
20. 2003-05-16
    listed $209,900
21. 1999-09-13
    listed $99,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast RI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $4,075 · $340/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $7,742 · $645/mo
• Expected delta: +$3,667/yr (+$306/mo · 90.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 69% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $80,220
• − Mortgage interest: −$39,205
• − Property taxes: −$4,075
• − Insurance: −$3,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$6,418
• − Management: −$6,418
• − Depreciation: −$20,361
• Taxable income: $244
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$59
• After-tax cash flow: $11,696/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Providence
• NCES district ID: 4400900
• Math proficiency: 8% ▼ -4.00%
• Reading proficiency: 16% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $38,197
• Composite: 10.12/100
• National rank: #9803
• State rank: #34 of 39 in RI

Livability — Providence

• Score: 84/100
• State rank: #2
• US rank: #794

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living B+ Crime C+ Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Providence, RI
• County: Providence County · 548,917 people
• City population: 212,734
• Metro: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
• Population (ZIP): 32,531
• Household income: $67,003
• Rent vs Own: 48.3% rent · 51.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1176.0

Population outlook (Providence County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 653,469 people
• By 2030: 660,819 · +1.1%
• By 2040: 672,747 · +3.0%
• By 2050: 683,741 · +4.6%
• By 2075: 720,435 · +10.2%
• By 2100: 741,582 · +13.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
• Race & ethnicity: White 51% Hispanic / Latino 27% Two or more races 16% Black 8% Asian 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 6% Dominican 7%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 7% Russian 6% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 18% · Canada, Jamaica, China
• Languages at home: 64% English-only · Spanish 20% Other Indo-European 5% Other Asian/Pacific 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Providence

• 2024 margin: D (+14.4) · D 56.1% · R 41.7% · Other 2.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.0pp toward R · 2008: 34.4pp · 2024: 14.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+14.4 2020: D+22.9 2016: D+21.2 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -379.06%
• Current HPI: 363.1386
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.88%
• Metro: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.25%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in RI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$373B
▸Food Distribution	1	$31B
▸Aerospace / Defense	1	$14B
▸Financial Services	1	$8B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$4B

Price history

+600.6% since first listed

21 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-21 Pending — RIS
• 2026-03-30 Contingent — RIS
• 2026-03-16 Price Changed $699,900 RIS
• 2026-03-09 Listed $749,900 RIS
• 2021-02-22 Sold (MLS) $322,000 RIS
• 2021-01-26 Pending — RIS
• 2021-01-12 Sold (Public Records) $322,000 Public Records
• 2020-11-03 Price Changed $318,500 RIS
• 2020-10-27 Price Changed $319,000 RIS
• 2020-10-20 Price Changed $319,500 RIS
• 2020-09-23 Price Changed $325,000 RIS
• 2020-08-05 Listed $335,000 RIS
• 2010-05-28 Sold (MLS) $112,000 RIS
• 2010-03-10 Listing Removed — RIS
• 2010-02-25 Listed $109,900 RIS
• 2007-04-18 Listing Removed — RIS
• 2006-09-27 Listed $339,900 RIS
• 2003-07-11 Sold (MLS) $252,000 RIS
• 2003-05-22 Listing Removed — RIS
• 2003-05-16 Listed $209,900 RIS
• 1999-09-13 Listed $99,900 RIS

Property tax history

-1.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,075 · -35.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.