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Coventry

Coventry

Located in Kent County

$526,491 Average Value
$303 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Converted mills, subdivisions and countryside make up Coventry

Coventry, the largest town in Rhode Island with roughly 62 square miles of land, is a tale of two cities. Attractive to potential homebuyers because of its rustic streetscapes, converted 19th-century mill buildings and multiple waterways, the town is a mixture of suburban neighborhoods and wide-open country pastures. “It’s beautiful,” says Jess Powers, team leader and associate broker at Hope State Living with eXp Realty and a resident of nearby Scituate. “I love the access to the bike trail that runs through Scituate, West Warwick and Coventry and goes all the way to Cranston.”

Coventry is a blissful, quiet town in the heart of Rhode Island's natural splendor.
Coventry is a blissful, quiet town in the heart of Rhode Island's natural splendor.
Coventry is a charming city in Rhode Island, welcoming visitors from all over.
Coventry is a charming city in Rhode Island, welcoming visitors from all over.
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Homes may sit on rolling acres or be squeezed into subdivisions

The history of Coventry is inextricable from American history. Its residents were supporters of the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War. General Nathanael Greene, second in command to George Washington, is from Coventry. As part of the Pawtuxet River Valley, the town was an important textile manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. Coventry’s size means neighbors have several different options when it comes to home styles. Some houses are on multiple rolling, country acres behind stone walls and beneath tall trees and others are in tightly packed suburban neighborhoods. “It feels very different from when I lived in Providence,” says Powers. “I don’t think people realize how rural parts of Rhode Island really are.” Residential construction happened during the 20th century and continues today. Early 20th-century colonials can cost $450,000, ranch-style houses can go for $800,000 and lakefront homes can go for $700,000.

New England style Colonial homes are iconic to Coventry.
New England style Colonial homes are iconic to Coventry.
Unique cabin styles can be found in the woods of Coventry.
Unique cabin styles can be found in the woods of Coventry.
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Coventry Public Schools is home to Rhode Island's largest high school

Kids in Coventry can attend Coventry Public Schools of Rhode Island, which teaches about 4,400 students and has a B-minus rating from Niche. Some children in Coventry will attend Hopkins Hill Elementary School, graded a B; Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Coventry and Coventry High School. The middle and high school both get B-minus grades from Niche. With nearly 1,400 students, Coventry High is the largest public high school in Rhode Island.

Hopkins Hill School is a well ranked choice for Coventry kids to attend.
Hopkins Hill School is a well ranked choice for Coventry kids to attend.
Feinstein Middle School welcomes Coventry kids to its well ranked campus in Rhode Island.
Feinstein Middle School welcomes Coventry kids to its well ranked campus in Rhode Island.
Coventry High School welcomes students from all over Rhode Island to its large campus.
Coventry High School welcomes students from all over Rhode Island to its large campus.
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Water activities at Tiogue Lake, hiking and cycling on greenways

Coventry is known for its natural beauty. Neighbors can get outside at Briar Point Beach, a wooded area along Tiogue Lake with picnic benches, walking pathways and a swimming area. Fishing, sailing and jet skiing are also popular activities. On the weekends, softball and soccer games happen at Foster Memorial Park. Veteran golfers and novices alike will appreciate Coventry Pines Golf Course, a public, 9-hole course created in 1959 from a pine forest. Hikers will love the trails and the waterfall at Trestle Trail Greenway and the bikers can hop on the Washington Secondary Trail, which runs along the Pawtuxet River. Kids can do arts and crafts or go to a book club at the Coventry Public Library, which has volunteer opportunities for teenagers.

Students take a walk in Foster Memorial Park set in quiet Coventry Rhode Island.
Students take a walk in Foster Memorial Park set in quiet Coventry Rhode Island.
Brian Point beach is a quaint seasonal waterfront for Coventry residents to enjoy some sun.
Brian Point beach is a quaint seasonal waterfront for Coventry residents to enjoy some sun.
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Local businesses sell pastries & cocktails, with retail chains nearby

The town center of Coventry is a suburban village with shopping plazas and accounting offices operating out of Cape Cod-style houses. People get their morning coffee at Dunkin and order ice cream at Udder Delights Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts. Borrelli’s Pastry Shop bakes fresh cheesecake and cookies daily, and Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks serves cocktails like rum punch and entrees like burgers. For groceries, neighbors like Stop & Shop and Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a local chain known for its prepared foods. People can stock up on essentials at Walmart, located 3 miles south of the center of town. “At Dave’s supermarket in Coventry they play 1990s country music all the time, which I love,” says Powers. “That’s not going to happen in Providence.”

Black Oak Kitchen is a Coventry favorite for American pub-style food.
Black Oak Kitchen is a Coventry favorite for American pub-style food.
Daves gourmet grocer serves Coventry with all the freshest produce and daily needs.
Daves gourmet grocer serves Coventry with all the freshest produce and daily needs.
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Less than 30 minutes from Providence and within 70 miles of Boston

Coventry sits about 21 miles south of Providence on the Connecticut border. Interstate 95 is 3 miles away, and the town is 70 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston. With its country pastures, abundance of outdoor amenities and easy access to retail stores, Coventry offers a lot.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,383
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,492
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,938
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,889
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Open Houses

  • Monday, Apr 13
    Open Mon 4:30PM - 6PM

    1150 Plainfield Pike, Greene, RI 02827

    $499,999

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,962 Sq Ft
    • 1150 Plainfield Pike
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to your own private retreat in Eastern Coventry. This one level ranch home offers a versatile layout with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms easily configured to accommodate an in-law suite or Airbnb space for additional income. With a generous living room featuring a beautiful brick fireplace, a newer kitchen with granite countertops, a tiled backsplash and stainless steel appliances

    Gary Jacques Residential Properties Ltd.

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Neighborhoods in Coventry

Property Mix - Square Feet

Coventry Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$2,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,705
Median Condo Rent
$1,500
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
36,117
Median Age
45
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,468
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$109,751

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Walk Score®®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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