Why Live in Monastery Heights
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monastery Heights a good place to live?
Monastery Heights is a good place to live. Monastery Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Monastery Heights is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Monastery Heights has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $118,979 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 29.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Monastery Heights are home owners, with 14.7% of residents renting and 85.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Monastery Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Monastery Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Monastery Heights, RI a safe neighborhood?
Monastery Heights, 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 Monastery Heights?
The median home price in Monastery Heights is $512,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $102,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $114K a year to afford the median home price in Monastery Heights. The average household income in Monastery Heights is $119K.
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Home Trends in Monastery Heights, RI
On average, homes in Monastery Heights, Cumberland sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Monastery Heights, Cumberland over the last 12 months is $523,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$523,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$523,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median List Price
$512,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%