Northeast Bristol
Suburban Neighborhood in Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol County 02809
Architecture harkens back to older times
Twentieth-century home styles reign supreme in the neighborhood, but the common white- and brown-painted clapboard exteriors harken back to the historical roots of the town, founded in 1747. Minimal traditional homes, split-levels and occasional Dutch colonials stand on medium-sized yards that are often bordered with stones. A three-bedroom townhouse with roughly 1,000 square feet of living space may cost around $340,000, with prices climbing into the mid-$900,000s for a 2,700-square-foot waterfront house with three bedrooms. Homebuyers in Northeast Bristol pay a median price of $530,000, which stacks up in the middle when compared to the surrounding neighborhoods. Hurricanes and floods have battered the coastal town a few times over more than two centuries, so prospective homebuyers may want to research flood insurance options when considering a move to the area.
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Shoreline is a focal point
Juniper Trail Beach on the neighborhood’s east side is hardly a tourist destination, but it’s a suitable spot for locals to bob on the waves in boats and kayaks. The beaches and shores aren’t as much of a draw when the temperature dives and the waters become frigid, says Deb Jobin, a Realtor at RE/MAX River’s Edge and a Bristol resident. “Other than the fishermen and the quahoggers, it gets a little bit quieter,” she says. “But people do a lot of walking along the shoreline.” Kids can scramble and tumble on the playground at Fatima Drive Neighborhood Park, a tiny neighborhood park tucked into a thicket of trees. Next to the playground, a chain link backstop in an open field serves as a makeshift home plate for a game of baseball.
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High school offers classes in Photoshop and ceramics
Northeast Bristol doesn’t contain any schools, but neighborhood children attending the Bristol Warren Regional School District are less than 3 miles from any campus. Kids can start at Rockwell Elementary School, which Niche grades a B-plus. After fifth grade, students are likely to attend B-rated Kickemuit Middle School before they advance to Mt. Hope High School. Teens at the B-minus-rated school are able to flex their creative side by taking classes about Photoshop and ceramics while also diving into STEM topics such as biotechnology and marine biology.
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Extended July 4th celebration
Bristol’s biggest tradition kicks off every year less than 2 miles from the neighborhood. The annual Fourth of July parade marches through downtown, carrying on Bristol’s legacy as the home of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration. The town’s first Fourth of July was held in 1785, led by a Revolutionary War veteran. More than 200 years later, the celebration includes concerts, parties and races that span the two weeks leading up to July 4. Once the big day arrives, the parade commences in the late morning. But some attendees show up before 4 a.m. to claim a spot along the route.
20 miles to Providence
Locals face moderate drives to work and relaxation destinations. Providence, the state’s capital city and primary jobs hub, is less than a 20-mile drive away, while tourist hangout Newport is 15 miles to the south. Meanwhile, the beaches of Cape Cod are a 65-mile trip to the east. Bristol is surrounded by water on three sides, but a series of highways and bridges make commuting from the town a breeze, Jobin says. “I remain in Bristol because my business takes me as far as Boston and Provincetown, Massachusetts. Bristol’s proximity to the highways is important.”
Close to downtown
There’s little commerce in the Northeast Bristol neighborhood, but half a mile south stores line Metacom Avenue. The street hosts day-to-day shopping destinations such as Stop & Shop supermarket, Walgreens pharmacy and a handful of banks. Bristol’s restaurant and bar scene is concentrated in downtown, on the southwest side of the community. That may be on the opposite side of town from Northeast Bristol, but a 3-mile drive or bike ride is all it takes for neighborhood residents to arrive downtown. Once there, Jobin recommends dinner on S.S. Dion’s waterfront patio. “They serve seafood – whatever is fresh and whatever is local. And they make their own sea salt. You’ve got to have the New England clam chowder.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Linda Gablinske
Linda Gablinske
RE/MAX River's Edge - Bristol
(401) 414-0560
12 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Bristol
$990,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
406 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Bristol
$410,000 Price
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Margaret Rossoni
MR
Margaret Rossoni
Responds QuicklyEdge Realty RI
(401) 681-3635
26 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Bristol
$650,000 Price
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Laura Fortin
Laura Fortin
Responds QuicklyHeritage Realty
(339) 230-6182
56 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Bristol
$320,000 Price
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Jim DeRentis
Jim DeRentis
Responds QuicklyResidential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8759
480 Total Sales
2 in Northeast Bristol
$320K - $990K Price Range
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Ryan Hazinakis
Ryan Hazinakis
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Coastal
(401) 361-3975
147 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Bristol
$265,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Burr's Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Colt State Park
Warren Recreation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Jamiel Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Audubon Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
- Boating
- Kayak/Canoe
- River
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northeast Bristol | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Bristol Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Bristol, Bristol sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Bristol, Bristol over the last 12 months is $507,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,500
Median Sale Price
$507,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$508,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$365
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
786
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,756
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,709
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,185
Median Age
46
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,155
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,692
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
36.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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The Narrows
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