Samuel Alba
Innovations Realty
(401) 406-4077
617 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$355,000 Price
Forest Hills
Forest Hills occupies an interesting place between the park-speckled neighborhoods of northern Cranston and the retail rich area of Garden City. There’s an old-fashioned charm to the area, thanks to the consistent sight of vintage housing.
Serena Gendron, team manager with Homesmart Professionals, says that pockets of Cranston like this are appealing due to lower home prices compared to the more expensive areas near downtown Providence. “The median home price for single family homes in 2021 was $330,000. You have all the amenities of nearby Providence, which is awesome.”
For homes around that median price you’ll find styles like a three-bedroom bungalow from the 1920s. Expect to encounter all the hallmarks of suburbia: sidewalks, large shade trees and gently curving streets. Once you venture into the low $400,000s, you’ll see homes with verdant front lawns and driveways leading to attached garages. The styles can be more quintessentially New England, too, such as Cape Cods or cottages with wood shingle siding. If you’re seeking more space, there are properties that sprawl across 2,300 square feet, such as Colonial-style homes from the late 1930s.
Stadium Elementary is just north of the neighborhood, and enrolls around 250 students in grades K-5. With a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, the school earned a B from Niche in the teachers category and a B-plus overall. Hugh B. Bain Middle is near the elementary and a slightly bigger institution, with 600 enrolled in grades 6-8. Niche awarded the school an A in the diversity category. Cranston High School East takes the prize for largest local student population: over 1,500 students are enrolled in grades 9-12. With a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, the school earned a B-minus in the teachers category and a B overall.
Forest Hills is primarily residential, but you can hop up to Spectacle Pond for bass fishing. Attached to the pond is Speck Field, which contains a small playground and facilities for baseball. Or, for a more secluded fishing experience, check out Blackamore Pond in nearby Eden Park Elementary. Beside this hidden gem you’ll find park space where you can pick up a game of softball or explore the playground.
Reservoir Avenue lines the east end, and that’s where residents go to shop and dine. Types of food run the gamut, from fast food eateries to the high-brow concept of Spain, a lounge-like restaurant offering dishes like sirloin topped with mushroom cognac sauce. After dinner, swing by the Historic Park Theater, a former vaudeville house built in 1924. There’s passive entertainment like cover band concerts but also group events where you solve a mystery together. Reservoir Avenue can also help you quickly connect to Interstate 95, putting you in touch with the amenities of downtown Providence, within about 15 minutes.
Forest Hills is a neighborhood to check out if you want a quieter lifestyle with a focus on historic homes.
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Paul Spencer
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Chase Brock
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Samuel Alba
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Louis Barrows
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Louis Barrows
Keller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 208-2129
251 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$270K - $395K Price Range
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Ramiro Encizo
Ramiro Encizo
Responds QuicklyResidential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
102 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$385K - $470K Price Range
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Michael Barbosa
Michael Barbosa
Revolv Real Estate
(401) 583-5834
18 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$320,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
406 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$309,000 Price
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Kristine Pasto
Kristine Pasto
Coldwell Banker Realty
(312) 257-3834
69 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$272,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
JT Owens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Friendly Neighborhood Tot Park
- Playground
Waterman Park
Murphy-Trainor Memorial Park
Doric Park
Cranston National Budlong
Transit
Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Cranston sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Cranston over the last 12 months is $439,837, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$434,900
Median Sale Price
$439,837
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
572
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,537
Significantly below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,942
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,582
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cranston Stadium/Spectacle
Starter home suburb that's flush with amenities, like parks and eateries
Arlington
A convenient northeast Cranston suburb, close to shopping, dining, parks and more
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