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53 Carolina Avenue

Providence, RI 02905 (MLS #1411558)
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Square Ft.
2,518
$450,000

Discover this move-in ready Colonial at 53 Carolina Avenue in Washington Park, Providence, RI 02905, offering space, efficiency, and a commuter-friendly location. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features approximately 1,650 square feet of above-grade living space plus a fully finished basement, creating flexible options for today’s lifestyle.

Built circa 1925 and thoughtfully maintained, the home includes hydronic baseboard gas heating and a new electric water heater (2025). The finished basement adds valuable bonus space ideal for a home office, recreation room, media area, or guest setup. Two full bathrooms serve the upper levels, providing functionality and convenience across the home.

A standout feature is the fully owned solar panel system, offering estimated savings of $150–$200 per month with no lease or loan transfer—a rare benefit for buyers seeking long-term efficiency and lower utility costs.

Located in Washington Park, one of Providence’s established neighborhoods, this property offers walkable access to Reservoir Triangle Park and is close to Elmwood Avenue shops, dining, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy easy access to downtown Providence, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, and I-95, with Roger Williams Park less than a mile away, featuring a zoo, botanical center, and scenic walking paths.

Homes for sale in Providence RI 02905 continue to attract strong interest, and this 4-bedroom home with finished basement and owned solar stands out for its value and flexibility. A great opportunity for buyers seeking space, efficiency, and location in a well-connected Providence neighborhood.

Features
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Square Ft.
2,518
Floors
2
Year Built
1930
Land SqFt
3,484
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Asa Messer Elementary School 401-456-9401 Public PK-4
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Classical High School 401-456-9145 Public 9-12
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Asa Messer Elementary School 401-456-9401 Public PK-4
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Leviton Dual Language School 401-278-2872 Public KG-5
Pleasant View School 401-456-9325 Public PK-5
Robert L. Bailey Iv 401-456-1735 Public KG-5
The Hope Academy 401-533-9241 Public KG-8
George J. West Elementary School 401-456-9337 Public KG-5
Reservoir Avenue School 401-456-9406 Public KG-5
Martin Luther King Elementary School 401-456-9398 Public PK-5
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Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 401-278-0515 Public PK-5
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Harry Kizirian Elementary School 401-456-9369 Public PK-5
Paul Cuffee Lower School 401-453-2626 Public KG-5
Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School 401-278-0504 Public KG-5
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School 401-456-9381 Public PK-5
Veazie Street School 401-453-8601 Public PK-5
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School 401-278-0554 Public PK-5
French-American School of Rhode Island 401-274-3325 Private PK-8 Website
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island 401-751-2470 Private PK-5 Website
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12 Website
Montessori Childrens House 401-331-6120 Private PK-3 Website
The Croft School 401-248-7111 Private KG-3 Website
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12 Website
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Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School 401-781-2370 Private PK-8 Website
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St Thomas Regional School 401-351-0403 Private PK-8 Website
St Augustine School 401-831-1213 Private KG-8 Website
St Pius V School 401-421-9750 Private PK-8 Website
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12 Website
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
Leviton Dual Language School 401-278-2872 Public KG-5
Pleasant View School 401-456-9325 Public PK-5
Robert L. Bailey Iv 401-456-1735 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 401-533-9241 Public KG-8
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 401-456-9403 Public KG-5
Martin Luther King Elementary School 401-456-9398 Public PK-5
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 401-210-1555 Public KG-8
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School 401-456-9389 Public PK-5
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 401-278-0515 Public PK-5
William D'Abate Elementary School 401-456-9416 Public KG-5
Times2 Elementary School 401-272-5094 Public KG-5
Trinity Academy Performing Art 401-432-7881 Public 5-12
Nathan Bishop Middle School 401-456-9344 Public 6-8
Achievement First Envision Ele 401-633-6261 Public KG-4
Southside Elementary Charter 401-270-9007 Public KG-5
Roger Williams Middle School 401-456-9355 Public 6-8
Lillian Feinstein Elementary School 401-456-9407 Public KG-5
Providence Preparatory Charter 401-400-2748 Public 5-8
West Broadway Middle School 401-456-9102 Public 5-8
Achievement First Promesa 401-347-1125 Public KG-5
Paul Cuffee Middle School 401-453-2711 Public 6-8
Nathanael Greene Middle School 401-456-9347 Public 6-8
Highlander Elementary Charter 401-277-2600 Public PK-6
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School 401-347-1120 Public 5-8
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 401-456-9369 Public PK-5
Webster Avenue School 401-456-9414 Public KG-5
Governor Christopher Delsesto 401-278-0557 Public 6-8
Veazie Street School 401-453-8601 Public PK-5
Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School 401-278-0504 Public KG-5
Esek Hopkins Middle School 401-456-9203 Public 6-8
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School 401-278-0554 Public PK-5
Times2 Middle/High School 401-272-5094 Public 6-12
Paul Cuffee Lower School 401-453-2626 Public KG-5
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School 401-456-9381 Public PK-5
St Thomas Regional School 401-351-0403 Private PK-8 Website
La Salle Academy 401-351-7750 Private 6-12 Website
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School 401-781-2370 Private PK-8 Website
St Pius V School 401-421-9750 Private PK-8 Website
Community Preparatory School 401-521-9696 Private 4-8 Website
The Croft School 401-248-7111 Private KG-3 Website
The San Miguel School 401-467-9777 Private 5-8 Website
The Grace School 401-533-9146 Private KG-8 Website
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12 Website
St Augustine School 401-831-1213 Private KG-8 Website
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12 Website
The Hope Academy 401-533-9241 Public KG-8
Urban Collaborative Program 401-272-0881 Public 7-8
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 401-210-1555 Public KG-8
Trinity Academy Performing Art 401-432-7881 Public 5-12
Roger Williams Middle School 401-456-9355 Public 6-8
Providence Preparatory Charter 401-400-2748 Public 5-8
West Broadway Middle School 401-456-9102 Public 5-8
Nathan Bishop Middle School 401-456-9344 Public 6-8
Paul Cuffee Middle School 401-453-2711 Public 6-8
Nathanael Greene Middle School 401-456-9347 Public 6-8
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School 401-347-1120 Public 5-8
Governor Christopher Delsesto 401-278-0557 Public 6-8
Times2 Middle/High School 401-272-5094 Public 6-12
Esek Hopkins Middle School 401-456-9203 Public 6-8
French-American School of Rhode Island 401-274-3325 Private PK-8 Website
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12 Website
The Groden Center 401-274-6310 Private 1-12 Website
Wheeler School 401-421-8100 Private PK-12 Website
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12 Website
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12 Website
The San Miguel School 401-467-9777 Private 5-8 Website
The Grace School 401-533-9146 Private KG-8 Website
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School 401-781-2370 Private PK-8 Website
Community Preparatory School 401-521-9696 Private 4-8 Website
St Augustine School 401-831-1213 Private KG-8 Website
Blessed Sacrament School 401-831-3993 Private PK-8 Website
Mount Pleasant Academy 401-521-4335 Private 1-8 Website
St Thomas Regional School 401-351-0403 Private PK-8 Website
La Salle Academy 401-351-7750 Private 6-12 Website
St Pius V School 401-421-9750 Private PK-8 Website
Bradley School Providence 401-606-4100 Private 6-12 Website
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
Rini Middle College 401-680-4900 Public 9-12
Metropolitan Career Tech Center 401-752-2600 Public 9-12
Trinity Academy Performing Art 401-432-7881 Public 5-12
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
Times2 Middle/High School 401-272-5094 Public 6-12
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School 401-456-0676 Public 9-12
Hope High School 401-456-9161 Public 9-12
Mount Pleasant High School 401-456-9181 Public 9-12
Sheila Skip Nowell 401-751-0405 Public 9-12
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy 401-273-7528 Public 9-12
Wheeler School 401-421-8100 Private PK-12 Website
The Groden Center 401-274-6310 Private 1-12 Website
Ocean Tides School 401-861-3778 Private 9-12 Website
Providence Hebrew Day School 401-273-0613 Private PK-12 Website
Aventure Academy 401-456-1707 Public 9-12 Website
R.I. School for the Deaf 401-222-3525 Public PK-12 Website
Achievement First Providence H 401-347-1126 Public 9-12 Website
La Salle Academy 401-351-7750 Private 6-12 Website
St Patrick Academy 401-421-9300 Private 9-12 Website
Bridge Academy 401-455-3406 Public 10-12 Website
Bradley School Providence 401-606-4100 Private 6-12 Website
Lincoln School 401-331-9696 Private PK-12 Website
School One 401-331-2497 Private 9-12 Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is this Pawtucket four-unit property a good investment opportunity?

A: This property offers scale and flexibility in a growing market. With over 3,912 square feet of living space and a versatile layout, it provides immediate value-add potential for investors looking to optimize rental income through strategic renovations.

Q: What is the unit breakdown for this multifamily home?

A: The property includes a first-floor 2-bed (convertible to 3-bed), two 1-bed units on the second floor, and a 3-bed unit on the third floor. Contact Alex Parmenidez today to schedule a walkthrough and see the layout in person!

Q: How is the property set up for utilities and parking?

A: The home is equipped with gas service, separate electric meters for each unit, and a house meter. It also features a full basement for storage and a large lot providing ample on-site parking for all tenants.

Q: Is the location convenient for commuters to Providence or Boston?

A: Yes, being minutes from the Pawtucket–Central Falls Station and major highways ensures high commuter demand. View the full property details and location map on our website.

Q: What makes this a "value-add" investment?

A: The potential for a first-floor bedroom conversion and basement upgrades allows investors to quickly unlock equity. Reach out to Alex Parmenidez to discuss your investment strategy for this property!