$430,270Average Value$287Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Forest Hills offers a quiet lifestyle outside of Cranston
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.” Forest Hills is a neighborhood to check out if you want a quieter lifestyle with a focus on historic homes.
Forest Hills has plenty of sidewalks in the neighborhood for walking around safely.
Forest Hills is bordered by Reservoir Avenue where most retail and restaurants are located.
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The community has historical homes with diverse housing styles
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.
In Forest Hills, neighbors are close, and front yards are a favorite place to relax.
Cape Cod-style homes dot Cranston's Forest Hills neighborhood.
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Public schools that serve the neighborhood
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.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School is a popular option for students in Forest Hills.
Stadium Elementary School welcomes it's young Forest Hills learners.
Cranston High School East is where students from Forest Hills attend school.
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Fishing ponds and local parks provide outdoor fun for local families
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.
Blackamore Pond is on the border of Forest Hills where locals can fish.
Plenty of space for Forest Hills families to run and play at Doric Park.
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Shopping and dining options abound along Reservoir Avenue
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.
Forest Hills residents take in all the flavors of seafood paella at Spain Restaurant.
Spain Restaurant has a beautiful interior dining experience with friendly staff in Forest Hills.
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The neighborhood has easy access to downtown Providence
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.
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Crime and Safety
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Forest Hills
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
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Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Cranston sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Cranston over the last 12 months is $433,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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