Oaklawn
Neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island
Providence County 02920, 02921
Historic homes remain
The city of Cranston has deemed a portion of the neighborhood along Wilbur Avenue the Oaklawn Village Historic District, where Dutch colonials and other homes built in the 1700s are still present. However, homebuyers are more likely to find midcentury minimal traditional houses or 1900s Cape Cod-style homes in Oaklawn. Moderate-sized yards and sidewalks are common in much of the neighborhood, but Natick Avenue on the west side of Oaklawn leads to a handful of farms. “In Cranston, we have everything: suburban, urban and rural,” McNally says. A two-bedroom home can be picked up in the low $200,000s. There’s a smattering of newer construction in Oaklawn, but a three-bedroom house built in the last decade is likely to start in the low $500,000s.
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Walk to parks
Residents can check out multiple parks and green spaces that are less than a mile from the neighborhood. Softball games are common sights at Brayton Park’s four softball fields, while local kids are often scaling and tight-roping along the playground’s nets and rope bridges. Down the street, locals fine-tune their golf games at Mulligan’s Island driving range. More than a golf facility, Mulligan’s Island features a miniature golf course, an adult volleyball league and batting cages.
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High school offers classes for different trades
Children here live in the Cranston Public School District, graded a B by Niche. Oak Lawn Elementary School stands in the neighborhood, so it’s convenient for kindergarteners through fifth graders to get to and from the school, which gets a Niche grade of B. After elementary school, students may go to Western Hills Middle School, a B-rated school about 2 miles outside Oaklawn. Teens can take classes about 2 miles north of the neighborhood at Cranston High School West, graded a B-plus. The campus is home to the school district’s Cranston Area Career and Technical Center, which offers career-specific courses such as plumbing, pre-engineering and culinary arts.
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Local celebrations abound
Oaklawn’s most famous annual event hasn’t just endured locally for generations; it has spread across the state. Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church in 1867 held the first May Breakfast, and 150 years later churches across Rhode Island serve community breakfasts of clam cakes and apple pie every May. The breakfast remains a big deal in Oaklawn, where servers dress in 19th-century attire and attendees gobble their way through nearly 100 apple pies in a morning. It’s not the only event locals have to look forward to, as neighborhood nonprofit Oaklawn Grange frequently organizes activities, from a Jack-O-Lantern Festival in October to a tree lighting in December.
Public transit offers quick ride to Providence
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority buses make stops on Oaklawn Avenue, so residents who want to ride to Providence can step on and reach the capital city in less than half an hour. Of course, locals also may drive their cars to Providence, which is less than 15 miles from Oaklawn. Providence is the state’s biggest employment center, so quick access to Providence is key for locals. Interstate 295 runs right through the neighborhood, and it’s a useful roadway for residents who work in Massachusetts, which is less than 25 miles away.Oaklawn Avenue has it all
Residents in search of a meal or a snack have plenty of options along the 1-mile stretch of Oaklawn Avenue that extends through the neighborhood. “There are so many great bakeries, restaurants and delis there,” says Realtor Rachel McNally. An agent with the Matty Patty Team at Century 21 Shoreline Properties, McNally is also a Cranston resident. “There are pretty much all local businesses along that strip,” McNally adds. On the far northern end is Culinary Affair, an Italian restaurant with contemporary décor but classic dishes such as meatballs and chicken cutlet sandwiches. Further down the street is Garden Hills Fruit & Deli, a marketplace where shoppers can pick up fresh produce and a trimmed chicken in one stop. Clothing boutiques and florists also populate Oaklawn Avenue, but residents can find a wider range of retail options, including Shaw’s Supermarkets and T.J. Maxx, at a shopping center less than 2 miles from the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Holly Regoli
Holly Regoli
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Professionals Real Estate
(401) 340-2289
50 Total Sales
1 in Oaklawn
$391,000 Price
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Yvonne Sousa
Yvonne Sousa
RISE REC
(401) 645-4299
181 Total Sales
1 in Oaklawn
$340,500 Price
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
RE/MAX Innovations
(401) 406-4077
624 Total Sales
4 in Oaklawn
$278K - $410K Price Range
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Paula Cardi
PC
Paula Cardi
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Limitless PRG
(401) 214-9540
72 Total Sales
1 in Oaklawn
$300,000 Price
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Shari Ann Soucy
Shari Ann Soucy
Responds QuicklyWilliams & Stuart Real Estate
(401) 340-3127
71 Total Sales
3 in Oaklawn
$329K - $350K Price Range
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The Quinn Group
TQ
The Quinn Group
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results
(401) 681-3586
319 Total Sales
2 in Oaklawn
$385K - $600K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Brayton Park
Meshanticut State Park
42 Hilltop Park
Natick Fields
Riverpoint Park
Dorsey Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oaklawn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oaklawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oaklawn, Cranston sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oaklawn, Cranston over the last 12 months is $416,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$416,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
919
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,532
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,870
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
821
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
963
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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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
2,564
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,028
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,322
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
38.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
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®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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
Garden Hills
Suburban peninsula in south Cranston with access to retail and close to Providence
Meshanticut
Cranston community with a state park at its core and surrounding conveniences
Natick
Former mill neighborhood with an urban residential feel
Mayfield
Established residential area of Cranston with access to a state-of-the-art school
Western Cranston
A tranquil escape that offers rural and suburban living.
Garden City
A quiet postwar Providence suburb next to an upscale outdoor mall
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