Park View
Cape Cods in the Ocean State
Most single-family homes in Park View are one-story tall. Two-story colonials divide into multifamily housing. Home styles range from low-lying ranch-style houses and modest bungalows with decorative window awnings to red brick Cape Cods and cozy A-frame cottages. Properties include private driveways, neatly landscaped front yards and grassy back yards concealed by privacy fencing. Housing inventory remains low in the neighborhood. Most homes sell for between $300,000 and $500,000.
Calvitto's Pizza and the Pub on Park
The neighborhood is home to several eateries serving Italian cuisine. Calvitto’s Pizza and Bakery makes a mean calzone, and nearby Elizabeth’s Portofino offers Tuscan fare in an elegant setting. For a night on the town, locals head to Buttonwoods Brewery, an eclectic industrial spot offering a wide selection of local beers and retro arcade games. Then, after they’ve beaten the high score, people head over to Pub on Park, the local watering hole and live music venue. Residents of Park View are well-equipped with familiar retailers like Stop & Shop, Price Rite and Shaw’s. Walmart sits just 2 miles south of the neighborhood.
Stellar Cranston Public Schools
Kids in Park View can attend school through the Cranston Public School District. The school system is investing in its facilities, bringing them up to 21st-century standards. “It’s an amazing opportunity that people are moving to Cranston for, 100 percent,” McNally says. Near the neighborhood is William Dutemple Elementary School, which has a B-minus rating from Niche. Park View Middle School, which also scores a B-minus, sits within the neighborhood. The closest high school is Cranston High School East, which earns a B. After the last bell at Park View, middle school students can skip across the street to the local athletic complex to kick around the soccer ball or practice their serves on the outdoor tennis court. “The middle school has a nice track and ballfield that’s open to the public,” McNally says.
The many parks of Park View
Just south of the neighborhood, cradled by the river bend of the Pawtuxet, sits Belmont Park, which features a forested trail walk, sports fields and shady maple trees. Neighbors stroll on the boardwalk trails at Pawtuxet Oboes Park, home to paddling wood ducks and wooden bridges over burbling creeks. Local anglers fish for largemouth bass and chain pickerel at Fenner Pond. On the north side of Park View is the iconic Roger Williams Park, a sprawling 430-acre green space with an elaborate system of gleaming lakes. Neighbors can cruise the waters in a rented swan boat, bask in the sunlight on grassy hills, visit the botanical center’s collection of carnivorous plants or get lost in the blooming rose maze come summertime. “There’s a zoo there too, which is definitely a draw,” McNally continues. “They do food truck nights every Friday in the summer at the carousel.”Five miles from Providence
Driving is the main form of transportation here, although bus routes are available via the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. For more urban amenities and entertainment, Providence, the state’s bustling capital city, is 5 miles away, or about a 10-minute drive.
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Anouck Dussaud
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vincent Ding
Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
84 Total Sales
2 in Park View
$295K - $296K Price Range
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
402 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$430,000 Price
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Dan Saffer
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
118 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$208,800 Price
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
Innovations Realty
(401) 406-4077
625 Total Sales
6 in Park View
$190K - $600K Price Range
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Herson Martinez
Herson Martinez
RISE REC
(401) 414-4072
82 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$250,000 Price
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Remi Lanoie
Remi Lanoie
PVD Properties
(401) 406-8889
88 Total Sales
1 in Park View
$340,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Waterman Park
Belmont Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Temple to Music
Alan G. Hassenfeld Boundless Playground
Doric Park
Norman H. Olsen Recreation Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Park View | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Park View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park View, Cranston sell after 348 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Park View, Cranston over the last 12 months is $359,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
526
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,368
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,084
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,340
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,030
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,931
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,901
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
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
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 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.
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