Why Live in Northeast Bristol
Northeast Bristol offers residents a tranquil living environment close to the town's vibrant activities without being in the thick of it. The neighborhood is a short bike ride from the annual Fourth of July parade but far enough to avoid the noise. Hugging the water, it is distanced from the bustling beaches and yacht clubs. The area is primarily residential, featuring twentieth-century home styles such as minimal traditional homes, split-levels, and Dutch colonials, often with white- and brown-painted clapboard exteriors. Medium-sized yards bordered with stones are common. Juniper Trail Beach on the east side is a local spot for boating and kayaking, while Fatima Drive Neighborhood Park provides a playground and a makeshift baseball field. Though Northeast Bristol lacks commercial amenities, Metacom Avenue, half a mile south, offers essential shopping options like Stop & Shop and Walgreens. Downtown Bristol, with its restaurants and bars, is a 3-mile drive or bike ride away, featuring dining spots like S.S. Dion’s waterfront patio. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and children attend the highly rated Rockwell Elementary School, with other schools in the Bristol Warren Regional School District less than 3 miles away. Providence is under a 20-mile drive, Newport is 15 miles south, and Cape Cod's beaches are 65 miles east, making commuting convenient via nearby highways and bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northeast Bristol a good place to live?
Northeast Bristol is a good place to live. Northeast Bristol is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Northeast Bristol is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Northeast Bristol has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.8 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $133,692 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Northeast Bristol are home owners, with 9% of residents renting and 91% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northeast Bristol can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northeast Bristol neighborhood guide.
Is Northeast Bristol, RI a safe neighborhood?
Northeast Bristol, RI is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northeast Bristol?
The median home price in Northeast Bristol is $1,195,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $239,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,190 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $265K a year to afford the median home price in Northeast Bristol. The average household income in Northeast Bristol is $134K.
What are the best public schools in Northeast Bristol?
The best public schools that serve Northeast Bristol are:
What are the best private schools in Northeast Bristol?
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Home Trends in Northeast Bristol, RI
On average, homes in Northeast Bristol, Bristol sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Bristol, Bristol over the last 12 months is $1,200,000, up 61% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$591
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$1,195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
61%