Mary Lyons
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(401) 593-9887
79 Total Sales
2 in Potowomut
$300K - $440K Price Range
Potowomut
In Potowomut, a peninsula town surrounded by the bay, locals stroll the beach watching the sunset or sit on their patios admiring the sailboats. In this East Greenwich neighborhood, the water is never far. “Potowomut is a lovely neighborhood extremely tucked away, but you still have quick access to highways, restaurants and hospitals,” says Carol Cooney, RE/MAX Realtor and local of 22 years.
Many of the residential homes in Potowomut are closer to the shoreline, with some houses sharing a backyard with the water itself. Beach cottages, ranch homes and Cape Cods ranging from 900 to 1,500 square feet sell around $425,000 to $575,000. More contemporary homes and Georgian-style houses, some with driveways and garages, ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 square feet can be found in the $600,000 to $850,000 price range. Larger, 1,800- to 3,000-square-foot custom colonials and Victorian cottages, some on or near the water are in the $900,000 to $1 million price range.
Students living in Potowomut can attend schools in the North Kingstown School District, which receives an overall A-grade on Niche. Younger learners can benefit from a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School. As they progress, learners can move up to Davisville Middle School, which is ranked the #5 Best Public Middle School in Rhode Island according to Niche. North Kingstown Senior High School, ranked by Niche as the #3 Best Public High School in the state, serves the community’s older students. Also in the neighborhood is Rocky Hill Country Day School, a small private school for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
Potowomut locals can make the hard choice between spending their day at Sandy Point Beach or Goddard Memorial State Park, both offering a beach area with water access. At Sandy Point Beach, families can play together in the sand while the sun is up and relax on a blanket while the sun goes down. At Goddard Memorial State Park, outdoorsy residents can also stroll through the wooded walking trails, enjoy the picnic areas and bring their dog to the beach of Greenwich Cove as the sun begins to set. Next to the state park is the Potowomut Golf Course, a private golf club. “There are a few golf courses and country clubs here, as the area tends to be more private and exclusive,” notes Cooney.
Ives Road runs through the entire peninsula of Potowomut, the northern tip stopping at Sandy Point Beach and the southern end leading to The Trap Bar & Grill. This East Greenwich favorite serves American and Italian comfort food in a laid-back setting, with patio seating and live music. Along nearby US Route 1, there are several restaurants and shops, including seafood, tapas, and Asian cuisine options. Farther south along Route 1, locals pick up groceries and run other errands at the Stop & Shop Plaza. “The nice thing about this area is that you can be hidden from the action, but it’s easy to get to it if you want to,” Cooney says.
When Potowomut locals want to get out of the neighborhood, they can take either Route 1 or Interstate 95 north for less than 20 miles north to land in the heart of downtown Providence. On the other side of Greenwich Cove, several bus stops line Route 1. “The neighborhood is truly a hidden treasure, with beaches in your backyard and interstate access nearby,” Cooney states. It may be easy to explore outside of this suburb, but it’s even easier for Potowomut residents to stay tucked away in their private and quiet coastal town.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Lyons
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David Carty
David Carty
CARTY REALTY
(401) 756-1960
84 Total Sales
1 in Potowomut
$352,000 Price
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Melissa Rose
Melissa Rose
RE/MAX River's Edge
(508) 622-7584
177 Total Sales
1 in Potowomut
$352,000 Price
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Rhonda Schneider
Rhonda Schneider
Responds QuicklyREAL ESTATE ONE
(401) 735-1961
48 Total Sales
1 in Potowomut
$15,000 Price
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Lauren Moran
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Lauren Moran
Responds QuicklyMoran Real Estate Group, Inc.
(401) 354-2854
55 Total Sales
1 in Potowomut
$325,000 Price
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Jennifer Cosgrove O'Leary
Jennifer Cosgrove O'Leary
Responds QuicklyGreenwich Bay Brokers
(401) 320-4393
192 Total Sales
2 in Potowomut
$410K - $455K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Goddard Memorial State Park
- Fishing
- Golf
- Picnic Area
Barbara Tufts Memorial Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Scalloptown Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Picnic Area
Goddard Memorial State Park Beach
East Greenwich Cove Overlook
Barbara M. Tufts Playground & Waterfront Public Access
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Potowomut | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Potowomut Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Potowomut, East Greenwich sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Potowomut, East Greenwich over the last 12 months is $227,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$540,000
Median Sale Price
$227,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$277,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$825,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
869
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,573
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,853
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,485
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,772
Median Age
56
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,786
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,559
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
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®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
10
/ 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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