Kristine Pasto
Coldwell Banker Realty
(312) 257-3834
67 Total Sales
1 in Valley Falls
$470,000 Price
Valley Falls
A valley surrounded by water and rich in history, the name Valley Falls suitably captures the picturesque backdrop of this Cumberland suburb. “There are so many parks and outdoor spaces with lovely views and foliage, perfect for photoshoots,” says Lisa LaMontagne-Beausoleil, a lifetime local of the Lincoln area and Realtor at LaMontagne Real Estate.
The residential streets in Valley Falls are typically quiet, some with narrow sidewalks and others with old trees shading the quarter-acre of yard in front of each home. You can find 1,500- to 1,750-square-foot raised ranch houses, split-levels and Colonial Revival homes, some with side-gabled roofs and others with Georgian-style roofs in the $325,000 to $550,000 price range. It’s not uncommon to see homes with detached garages and driveways neighboring homes with an attached garage or street parking. Throughout the neighborhood, some older and larger houses have been converted into multifamily 800- to 1,500-square-foot townhouses and condos, priced anywhere from $150,000 to $300,000.
The Cumberland School Department and The Lincoln Public School District serve public school students in the area. “The Blackstone Valley Prep Schools, including an elementary school and a high school, are also great charter school alternatives for families living in Valley Falls,” says LaMontagne-Beausoleil. Younger learners can attend B.F. Norton Elementary School, which receives a B grade on Niche. Students can then progress to a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio at Joseph McCourt Middle School, which receives a B-plus Niche grade. Older students can attend Lincoln Senior High School, which Niche scores an A-minus and ranks as the No. 10 Best Public High School in the state.
Valley Falls locals are a short drive or walk from several scenic walking trails and bike paths. Valley Falls Heritage Park and the nearby River Island Park offer wooded—and in some areas—paved trails along and through the Blackstone River. “The Blackstone River Greenway has a bike path along the river, as well as athletic fields and picnic areas. It’s a great place for picnics or photoshoots,” LaMontagne-Beausoleil adds. “And at Lincoln Woods State Park, wooded biking and walking trails circle Olney Pond, where people also kayak and fish." The historical Monastery Recreation Center, formerly known as Monastery of Our Lady of the Valley when it was occupied by monks in 1900 until a fire destroyed its livability in 1950, is just north of the neighborhood. “Now there’s a library inside, and a huge playground and lots of different walking paths cover the outdoor grounds,” LaMontagne-Beausoleil says.
Near the Monastery, Valley Falls residents pick up fresh groceries at Dave’s Marketplace. Or, when they also need household essentials, they go to the nearest Stop and Shop. For dinner, locals head to La Familia, a relaxed yet upscale Italian restaurant with a classic menu that also includes burgers. On the southern side, Bandidos Mexican Restaurant offers quality Mexican cuisine and fast service. “A lot of people go to the Lincoln Shopping Center off Front Street, where there’s a post office, coffee shops, restaurants and convenience stores,” LaMontagne-Beausoleil adds.
Several bus stops are sprinkled along U.S. Route 122 along the west of the Valley Falls, and Interstate 295 access is just north of the neighborhood. In one mile east, you’ll reach the Massachusetts border, and in eight miles south, you’ll arrive in downtown Providence. It’s easy for locals to hop onto the highway and get where they need to go, but with alluring valley views and tranquil parks in their backyard, people living in the Valley Falls community find it hard to leave.
Written By
Mary Beth Greene
Photography Contributed By
Alan Bates
Video By
GL Moses
Was this overview helpful?
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Kristine Pasto
-
Yvonne Sousa
Yvonne Sousa
RISE REC
(401) 645-4299
176 Total Sales
2 in Valley Falls
$309K - $313K Price Range
-
Koury Signoriello
Koury Signoriello
Responds QuicklyNew World Realty
(774) 713-8499
109 Total Sales
1 in Valley Falls
$364,900 Price
-
Melissa Rose
Melissa Rose
RE/MAX River's Edge
(508) 622-7584
175 Total Sales
2 in Valley Falls
$380K - $500K Price Range
-
Lorena Childress
Lorena Childress
HomeSmart Professionals
(401) 468-0188
79 Total Sales
1 in Valley Falls
$400,000 Price
-
Roy Mazraani
Roy Mazraani
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Canton
(774) 208-9313
57 Total Sales
1 in Valley Falls
$403,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
River Island Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Valley Falls Heritage Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Jenks Park
- Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
- Playground
Central Falls Dog Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Pierce Park & Riverwalk
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Valley Falls neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Valley Falls | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valley Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley Falls, Cumberland sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Valley Falls, Cumberland over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$361,550
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
1,826
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,467
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,283
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,410
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
580
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
-
Saturday, Nov 112 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,774
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,937
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,852
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.5%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 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
Lonsdale
Former 19th-century industrial village in south Lincoln, now a 21st-century suburb
Saylesville Highlands
Historic south Lincoln farming community-turned-industrial village-turned suburb
Central Falls
Latin American culture is celebrated in this “City for All People”
Berkeley
A Cumberland suburb with access to green spaces, retail, dining and history
Monastery Heights
Cumberland suburbs surround a sprawling monastery-turned-library
Downtown Pawtucket
Pawtucket's historic, walkable and growing city center
Was this page helpful?
