Monastery Heights Homes for Sale

Monastery Heights in Cumberland is a neighborhood with sloping, wooded streets lined with broad-canopied oaks and telephone poles. The area features a mix of ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, older cottages, and newer subdivisions with New Traditional homes. Larger properties include Millennium Mansions and farmhouse-inspired new constructions on half-acre or more plots. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score lower than the national average. The historic Cumberland Monastery grounds, now home to the Cumberland Public Library, offer wooded trails, meadowland fields, and a former quarry for hiking. The library also hosts the Cumberland Senior Center and the Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth and Learning, providing various programs and classes. Local events include the "Nightmare at the Monastery" haunted house and the summer concert series, Music at the Monastery. Nearby, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Marylou’s Coffee, and Honey Dew Donuts cater to daily needs, while La Familia Restaurant and Ollie’s Diner offer popular dining options. Josie’s Ice Cream is a seasonal favorite for sweet treats. Emerald Square Mall, located about 5 miles east, features department stores like JCPenney and Macy’s. Commuters have access to Interstate 295, placing Providence 15 miles away and Boston 45 miles away. Public transit options include Rhode Island Public Transit Authority buses and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail. The Cumberland School Department serves the area, with highly rated Garvin Memorial Elementary and Cumberland High School, which offers career and technical education programs.