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Flat, nearly 4,000 sq ft corner lot in Providence’s R4 zone near Providence College. Utilities available. Potential for single-family, duplex, or up to three-family development (subject to approvals). Prime location near highways, parks, schools, and city amenities.

85 Berkshire Street

Providence, RI 02908 (MLS #1401856)
Square Ft.
4000
$200,000

Vacant Residential Lot for Sale in Providence, RI – R4 Zoning Near Providence College Discover the potential at 85 Berkshire St, Providence, RI 02908, a nearly 4,000 sq ft vacant lot located in a desirable R4 residential zone, just minutes from Providence College. This flat corner lot offers strong flexibility for buyers looking to build a single-family home, side-by-side duplex, or potentially up to a three-family property, subject to city approvals and buyer due diligence. All major utilities—water, sewer, gas, and electricity—are available at the street, helping simplify future development plans. The location provides excellent lifestyle and investment appeal, with easy access to I-95, Route 146, local colleges, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities. This makes the property suitable for builders, investors, or buyers seeking a long-term opportunity in Providence’s residential market. The lot will be conveyed with an easement benefiting the neighboring property at 91 Berkshire St. Seller and listing agent make no warranties or representations. Buyer is responsible for all inspections, zoning verification, and approvals. An excellent option for those searching for land for sale in Providence, development-ready residential lots, or a real estate investment opportunity near Providence College. Bring your engineer or architect and explore the possibilities. Contact the listing agent for more information.

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Rare R4 Corner Lot Near Providence College | Build & Invest

Opportunity awaits at 85 Berkshire St, Providence. This nearly 4,000 sq ft flat corner lot is located in an R4 zone, offering flexibility to build a single-family home, duplex, or explore three-family potential (subject to city approval). Utilities are available at the street, and the location near Providence College, I-95, and Route 146 makes this a smart choice for builders and investors alike. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities in one of Providence’s most convenient neighborhoods.

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Asa Messer Elementary School 401-456-9401 Public PK-4
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Vartan Gregorian Elementary School 401-456-9377 Public KG-5
Asa Messer Elementary School 401-456-9401 Public PK-4
Pleasant View School 401-456-9325 Public PK-5
Leviton Dual Language School 401-278-2872 Public KG-5
Achievement First Providence 401-347-1106 Public KG-4
The Hope Academy 401-533-9192 Public KG-6
Robert L. Bailey Iv 401-456-1735 Public KG-5
Reservoir Avenue School 401-456-9406 Public KG-5
George J. West Elementary School 401-456-9337 Public KG-5
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 401-456-9403 Public KG-5
Martin Luther King Elementary School 401-456-9398 Public PK-5
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Frank D. Spaziano Annex 401-456-1783 Public KG-1
Carl G. Lauro Elementary School 401-456-9391 Public KG-5
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Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School 401-456-9367 Public KG-5
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Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12
Montessori Childrens House 401-331-6120 Private PK-3
The Croft School 401-248-7111 Private KG-3
Wheeler School 401-421-8100 Private PK-12
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island 401-751-2470 Private PK-5
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School 401-456-9377 Public KG-5
Asa Messer Elementary School 401-456-9401 Public PK-4
Achievement First Providence 401-347-1106 Public KG-4
Pleasant View School 401-456-9325 Public PK-5
Leviton Dual Language School 401-278-2872 Public KG-5
George J. West Elementary School 401-456-9337 Public KG-5
Reservoir Avenue School 401-456-9406 Public KG-5
The Hope Academy 401-533-9192 Public KG-6
Robert L. Bailey Iv 401-456-1735 Public KG-5
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 401-456-9403 Public KG-5
Martin Luther King Elementary School 401-456-9398 Public PK-5
William D'Abate Elementary School 401-456-9416 Public KG-5
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School 401-456-9389 Public 2-5
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 401-278-0515 Public KG-5
Times2 Elementary School 401-272-5094 Public KG-6
Roger Williams Middle School 401-456-9355 Public 6-8
Nathan Bishop Middle School 401-456-9344 Public 6-8
Lillian Feinstein Elementary School 401-456-9407 Public KG-5
West Broadway Middle School 401-456-9102 Public 5-8
Southside Elementary Charter 401-270-9007 Public KG-5
Achievement First Promesa 401-347-1116 Public KG-1
Highlander Elementary Charter 401-277-2600 Public PK-6
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School 401-347-1120 Public 5-8
Paul Cuffee Middle School 401-453-2711 Public 6-8
Nathanael Greene Middle School 401-456-9347 Public 6-8
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 401-456-9369 Public KG-5
Webster Avenue School 401-456-9414 Public KG-5
Governor Christopher Delsesto 401-278-0557 Public 6-8
Gilbert Stuart Middle School 401-456-9341 Public 6-8
Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School 401-278-0504 Public 2-5
Paul Cuffee Lower School 401-453-2626 Public KG-5
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School 401-456-9381 Public KG-5
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School 401-278-0554 Public PK-5
Esek Hopkins Middle School 401-456-9203 Public 6-8
Veazie Street School 401-453-8601 Public KG-5
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island 401-751-2470 Private PK-5
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12
French-American School of Rhode Island 401-274-3325 Private PK-8
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School 401-456-9367 Public KG-5
Bradley School Providence 401-606-4100 Private 6-12
The Grace School 401-533-9146 Private KG-8
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School 401-781-2370 Private PK-8
Community Preparatory School 401-521-9696 Private 4-8
Charles N. Fortes Academy 401-278-0501 Public PK-1
Carl G. Lauro Elementary School 401-456-9391 Public KG-5
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12
St Augustine School 401-831-1213 Private KG-8
Blessed Sacrament School 401-831-3993 Private PK-8
Mount Pleasant Academy 401-521-4335 Private 1-8
St Thomas Regional School 401-351-0403 Private PK-8
Urban Collaborative Program 401-272-0881 Public 7-8
Trinity Academy Performing Art 401-432-7881 Public 7-12
West Broadway Middle School 401-456-9102 Public 5-8
Nathan Bishop Middle School 401-456-9344 Public 6-8
Roger Williams Middle School 401-456-9355 Public 6-8
Paul Cuffee Middle School 401-453-2711 Public 6-8
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School 401-347-1120 Public 5-8
Nathanael Greene Middle School 401-456-9347 Public 6-8
Governor Christopher Delsesto 401-278-0557 Public 6-8
Gilbert Stuart Middle School 401-456-9341 Public 6-8
Esek Hopkins Middle School 401-456-9203 Public 6-8
Times2 Middle/High School 401-274-5094 Public 7-12
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12
Wheeler School 401-421-8100 Private PK-12
The Groden Center 401-274-6310 Private 1-12
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12
The San Miguel School 401-467-9777 Private 5-8
Bradley School Providence 401-606-4100 Private 6-12
French-American School of Rhode Island 401-274-3325 Private PK-8
The Grace School 401-533-9146 Private KG-8
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School 401-781-2370 Private PK-8
Community Preparatory School 401-521-9696 Private 4-8
St Augustine School 401-831-1213 Private KG-8
Blessed Sacrament School 401-831-3993 Private PK-8
Mount Pleasant Academy 401-521-4335 Private 1-8
St Thomas Regional School 401-351-0403 Private PK-8
La Salle Academy 401-351-7750 Private 6-12
St Pius V School 401-421-9750 Private PK-8
Classical High School 401-456-9145 Public 9-12
Providence Career Technical 401-456-9136 Public 9-12
Village Green Virtual 401-831-2878 Public 9-12
Metropolitan Career Tech Center 401-752-2600 Public 9-12
Rini Middle College 401-680-4900 Public 9-12
Trinity Academy Performing Art 401-432-7881 Public 7-12
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa 401-456-1781 Public 9-12
Charette Charter School 401-270-1183 Public 9-12
E-Cubed Academy 401-456-0694 Public 9-12
Central High School 401-456-9111 Public 9-12
Paul Cuffee Upper School 401-781-2727 Public 9-12
360 High School 401-274-4603 Public 9-12
Times2 Middle/High School 401-274-5094 Public 7-12
Sheila Skip Nowell 401-751-0405 Public 9-12
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School 401-456-0676 Public 9-12
Mount Pleasant High School 401-456-9181 Public 9-12
Hope High School 401-456-9161 Public 9-12
St Patrick Academy 401-421-9300 Private 9-12
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12
School One 401-331-2497 Private 9-12
Wheeler School 401-421-8100 Private PK-12
Bradley School Providence 401-606-4100 Private 6-12
The Groden Center 401-274-6310 Private 1-12
Ocean Tides School 401-861-3778 Private 9-12
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12
La Salle Academy 401-351-7750 Private 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What can be built on 85 Berkshire St in Providence?

A: The property is zoned R4, allowing potential construction of a single-family home, side-by-side duplex, or up to a three-family residence, subject to city approvals and buyer due diligence.

Q: Is this lot a good investment opportunity in Providence?

A: Yes. Its R4 zoning, corner layout, and proximity to Providence College make it appealing for long-term investment or development. Contact the listing agent to explore options.

Q: Are utilities available at the property?

A: Water, sewer, electricity, and gas are available at the street, helping simplify future development planning.

Q: How is the location for commuting and daily living?

A: The property is near I-95 and Route 146, with access to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Schedule a visit to see the location firsthand.

Q: Who should consider this vacant lot?

A: Builders, investors, and buyers looking to create a custom home or residential project in Providence should consider this opportunity. Reach out today for more details.