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Neighborhood with small town vibes
The Cranston neighborhood of Oaklawn combines small-town tradition with a well-stocked retail and dining district. On the commercial strip of Oaklawn Avenue, cyclists and pedestrians peel off The Washington Secondary Bike Path to get ice cream from Sundaes or cookies from DeLuise Bakery. Half a mile away, historical homes, some of which were built before the American Revolution, are clustered together. In between are roughly 1,000 homes that stand out for their proximity to both pockets of the city of Cranston.
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.
Homes built in the 1700's bring a sense of history to Oak Lawn.
Beautiful Historic homes sit on large lots in Oak Lawn.
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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.
The elegant Culinary Affair in Oak Lawn is perfect for any meal.
Find fresh produce at Target in Warwick Mall, a convenient stop close to Oaklawn.
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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.
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.
Young children can attend the Oak Lawn Elementary School
Glen Hills School It has 265 students in grades K-5.
Western Hills Middle School has a with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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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.
Practice your swing at Mulligans Island driving range, just a few minutes from Oak lawn
Bring the kids to the local neighborhood Playground for some fun on the swings.
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Local transit will take you anywhere you need to go in Oak Lawn
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.
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Parks in this Area
Brayton Park
Meshanticut State Park
42 Hilltop Park
Natick Fields
Riverpoint Park
Dorsey Park
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
12 min drive
Bus
655 Oaklawn
Bus
Oaklawn Opposite Miles
Bus
741 Oaklawn
Bus
Oaklawn Before Wilbur
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oaklawn, Cranston sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oaklawn, Cranston over the last 12 months is $442,861, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully renovated Cape located in the desirable Cranston West area. This home features two bedrooms, one full bathroom, living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor. Master bedroom and one full bathroom on the second level, situated in a very convenient location. Schedule your showing today.
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Welcome home to this lovely cape, nestled on a fenced in, corner lot in desirable Cranston. Enjoy 2/3 bedrooms, freshly refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, dining room, large living room and more. The backyard has an extended deck with a ramp down to a salt water, in ground pool. This home is handicapped friendly and has a motorized chair to the second floor (not shown in
Only 3 lots left in this new 12 lot subdivision located in Cranston. 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath ranch. Fabulous custom kitchen. Gas fireplace, central air, and hardwoods, are just some of the features in this home. The sooner you buy the more you can pick out for your finishes! Take a drive by and see some of the homes already built. Estimated completion is 9/30.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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