Exceptional Bristol 3 Family w/ Strong Rental History & Ideal Location! This beautifully maintained & updated 3 unit property offers an outstanding opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or a multi-generational living arrangement. Ideally located on Franklin Street, just moments from downtown Bristol’s restaurants, shops, waterfront, parks, & everything this vibrant community has to offer. Featuring 3 units, each with its own laundry and separate utilities, including separate water, making this an especially attractive investment opportunity. The first townhouse-style unit offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 living rooms, hardwood, LVP & tile, updated kitchen & baths, in-unit washer/dryer. The rear townhouse-style unit features 2 beds, 1 full bath & in-unit laundry. The third unit is a 2-bed, 1-bath first-floor unit w/hardwoods & washer/dryer. Numerous improvements have been made throughout over the years, including modern finishes, replacement windows, updated kitchens & baths & a roof approximately five years old. Each unit has been designed for comfortable living while retaining the character and functionality that make this property so desirable. With a strong rental history, separate utilities, excellent condition, and a downtown Bristol location for walkabilty, this property offers flexibility rarely found in the market. Live in one unit while generating rental income from the other two, or add a well-positioned three-family property to your investment portfolio.
Active
$1,300,000
79 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809
9beds
3,151sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1873
-- sqft lot
$1,237,000 Zestimate®
$413/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Replacement windowsUpdated kitchen and bathsModern finishes
- 34 days
- 375
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deb Cordeiro-Guyette 401-640-1825,
Harborside Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1424629
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Gas Connected, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Building, In Unit
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Cap)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,051
- Total interior livable area: 3,151 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 3
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: BRISM17L71
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Other Siding
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bristol
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $413/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $373,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,170
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Total actual rent: 9400
- Tenant pays: Heat
Estimated market value
$1,237,000
$1.18M - $1.30M
$1,858/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+490.9%$413/sqft |
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| 5/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
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| 5/9/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,000-37.5% |
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| 9/21/2018 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 8/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 1/5/2018 | Sold | $220,000-14.4%$70/sqft |
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| 12/26/2017 | Pending sale | $257,000$82/sqft |
Source: BHHS Pinnacle Realty #1170695 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $257,000$82/sqft |
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| 8/17/2017 | Listing removed | $257,000$82/sqft |
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| 8/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $257,000-27.4%$82/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Sold | $353,848+47.5%$112/sqft |
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| 8/12/2013 | Listing removed | $239,900$76/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Rondeau Associates #1033922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,900$76/sqft |
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| 6/12/2013 | Listing removed | $239,900$76/sqft |
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| 2/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,900-9.5%$76/sqft |
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| 3/31/2004 | Sold | $265,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,167 | $373,900 |
| 2024 | $5,167 +3.4% | $373,900 |
| 2023 | $4,995 +2.8% | $373,900 |
| 2022 | $4,861 +20.3% | $373,900 +33.1% |
| 2021 | $4,041 -27.1% | $281,000 |
| 2020 | $5,544 | $281,000 |
| 2019 | $5,544 +8.1% | $281,000 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $5,128 +43.7% | $254,100 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $3,569 -26.9% | $239,200 |
| 2016 | $4,883 +45.5% | $239,200 |
| 2015 | $3,356 +5.1% | $239,200 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $3,194 +2% | $244,540 |
| 2013 | $3,130 +3% | $244,540 |
| 2012 | $3,040 +2.2% | $244,540 +2.1% |
| 2011 | $2,976 -11.8% | $239,440 -26.4% |
| 2010 | $3,374 | $325,370 |
| 2009 | $3,374 +0.2% | $325,370 |
| 2008 | $3,368 +4.7% | $325,370 +6.7% |
| 2007 | $3,218 +17.5% | $305,070 +14.2% |
| 2005 | $2,738 | $267,100 |
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