Michele Doherty
Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes
(774) 713-9477
67 Total Sales
1
$613,000 Price
About East Providence, RI
East Providence has a lot going for it, but the top three things often mentioned by locals and Realtors are location, home styles and great places to eat.
Albert Hajdaraj, a Realtor with Homesmart Professionals notes that location is key when considering this area. “East Providence is extremely conveniently located in Rhode Island. You’re 7 to 8 minutes from downtown Providence. You’d be in Boston in about 50 to 55 minutes.”
But it’s not just location: home styles are important, too. “The town center is for first-time homebuyers,” adds Hajdaraj. He mentions raised ranch homes that are 1,200 square feet, comprising three bedrooms and one and a half baths, as a common sight here.
Indeed, you can even find contemporary raised ranches that sprawl across 2,000 square feet, with an attached garage and fenced backyard. These builds from the mid-90s are priced in the low $400,000s. The setting is neither fully suburban or urban: think a mix of both, with neighborhood restaurants on the corner and a tightknit sense of community in the air. If you prefer a more vintage look, you can find three-bedroom Colonial homes from the early 20th century, priced in the mid-$300,000s.
Orlo Avenue Elementary sits on the east end, enrolling around 250 students in grades K-5. There’s a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, helping the school to receive a B in the teachers category from Niche. The student populations grows at Edward Martin Middle, where 600 are enrolled in grades 6-8. With a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, the school scored a B from Niche in the teachers category. East Providence High is easily the largest institution in the local pipeline, with 1,500 students enrolled in grades 9-12. But with a 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio, the school managed to score a B- from Niche in the teachers category. Residents also have access to the Weaver branch of the East Providence Public Library.
The transportation amenities in East Providence are varied as well. The Henderson Bridge takes you across the Seekonk River to downtown Providence. Or, you can cross a little further south in the neighborhood, by using Interstate 195 and the Henderson Bridge. I-195 is equally useful for exploring Barrington and downtown Warren. And while there are no traditional parks in East Providence, you can pick up the East Bay Bike Path here: this 14.5-mile paved trail follows the former path of a railroad, and passes eight parks as it courses along the waterfront. Enter near the Comedy Connection, a popular entertainment venue featuring comedians from HBO, Netflix and other large platforms.
But many residents like to explore the extensive dining amenities in their own backyard. Honeybird has a hip modern diner feel, and inside you’ll find sides like hush puppies along with the restaurant’s signature fried chicken. Café Zara is a popular community hub, if you want to see and be seen. The décor is minimalist, and the drinks are eclectic: your tastebuds are sure to wake up after a sip of Lavender Field Fog, blended from Earl Grey tea, lavender and steamed milk. As one local says: “Cafe Zara is a great coffeehouse for the East Providence area, which was missing that hip locale where people can meet.”
With a slightly hip spirit, East Providence is a good place to get started in the Providence area.
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East Providence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Providence, RI sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Providence, RI over the last 12 months is $450,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$569,900
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$835,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$375
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,101
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,451
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,097
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,280
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Average Home Value
Top Schools in East Providence, RI
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Myron J. Francis Elementary School
A-
Niche
6
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#2 Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
B-
Niche
7
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#3 Asa Messer Elementary School
C-
Niche
8
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#4 Orlo Avenue Elementary School
B-
Niche
6
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#5 Alice M. Waddington Elementary school
B
Niche
5
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#6 Silver Spring School
B
Niche
5
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#7 Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary School
C+
Niche
6
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#8 Robert F. Kennedy El. School
C+
Niche
6
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#9 Martin Luther King El. School
C
Niche
6
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Park View Middle School
B
Niche
6
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#2 Edward Martin Middle School
B-
Niche
4
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#3 Riverside Middle School
B-
Niche
4
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#4 Esek Hopkins Middle School
C-
Niche
#5 Gilbert Stuart Middle School
C-
Niche
#6 Nathanael Greene Middle School
C
Niche
4
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#7 Roger Williams Middle School
C-
Niche
#8 Nathan Bishop Middle School
C+
Niche
3
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#9 West Broadway Middle School
C-
Niche
3
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Barrington High School
A
Niche
10
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#2 Classical High School
A
Niche
10
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#3 East Providence High School
B-
Niche
4
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#4 Cranston High School East
B
Niche
3
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#5 E-Cubed Academy
B-
Niche
3
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#6 Hope High School
C
Niche
2
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#7 Central High School
C
Niche
2
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#8 Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
C-
Niche
1
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#9 Mount Pleasant High School
C-
Niche
1
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Best Private Schools
#1 Providence Country Day School
A+
Niche
#2 St Mary Academy-Bay View
A
Niche
#3 The Gordon School
A
Niche
#4 Ocean State Montessori School
#5 Sacred Heart School
#6 St Margaret School
#7 The Wolf School
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Ramiro EncizoRamiro will do whatever it takes to earn his clients' trust. Whether he's right across the table from you or on the other side of a screen, you can rely on his guidance and attention to detail. He is a New York City transplant who discovered The Ocean State in 2013 and moved here the following year. Ramiro brings to RPL a fresh perspective on Rhode Island's housing market and an unending appreciation for the region's architecture, history, and culture.
Whatever your needs, Ramiro can find homes with spaces that fit your lifestyle. Whether you want living areas full of natural light throughout the day, cheerful rooms for work, or a private yard for your favorite fur baby, he'll listen to your concerns and start a plan to help you find your ideal property. As a bilingual Realtor®, most of his focus has been helping families with limited English purchase their first piece of real estate - even recommending first-time investors through creating investment property portfolios. He has also helped various clients with over 15 flips, walking them from A to Z and always securing attractive profits.
With ample knowledge of the global market and the expert ability to identify investment opportunities, Ramiro's understanding of property values and housing trends proves indispensable in any transaction. His sales and negotiation background are extensive. Early in his career, he worked for luxury accessories firms Salvatore Ferragamo and Judith Leiber Couture before designing, manufacturing, and marketing his own custom-made handbags to an international audience, with notable patrons such as the late Joan Rivers, Naomi Campbell, Queen Saleha of Brunei, former Malaysian First Lady Rosmah Mansor, and reality TV star Sonja Morgan.
Ramiro currently resides on the West Side of Providence, enjoying walks with his Yorkshire Terrier Constantia to the local eateries, coffee shops, and vendors he enthusiastically supports. He is enthusiastic about his community and philanthropy, always looking for ways to bring his talents to compelling causes. From 2017-2021 he was a "Big" with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS), successfully guiding and mentoring his "Little" throughout High School. In 2020, he was sworn in as a member of the Providence Historic District Commission and joined the board of directors for Community Music Works in 2021. As a classical violinist, he has gone with weekly church services at St. Peter's Church in Warwick as well as the Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra.
When not strategizing with his clients, Ramiro loves growing his own vegetables, hosting dinner parties, writing home to Mom, and cooking traditional Mexican cuisine. Bikram yoga, interior design, and DIY home improvements supply fun challenges, but for pure pleasure, he loves spending a day appreciating the fine historic homes throughout Rhode Island.
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Whatever your needs, Ramiro can find homes with spaces that fit your lifestyle. Whether you want living areas full of natural light throughout the day, cheerful rooms for work, or a private yard for your favorite fur baby, he'll listen to your concerns and start a plan to help you find your ideal property. As a bilingual Realtor®, most of his focus has been helping families with limited English purchase their first piece of real estate - even recommending first-time investors through creating investment property portfolios. He has also helped various clients with over 15 flips, walking them from A to Z and always securing attractive profits.
With ample knowledge of the global market and the expert ability to identify investment opportunities, Ramiro's understanding of property values and housing trends proves indispensable in any transaction. His sales and negotiation background are extensive. Early in his career, he worked for luxury accessories firms Salvatore Ferragamo and Judith Leiber Couture before designing, manufacturing, and marketing his own custom-made handbags to an international audience, with notable patrons such as the late Joan Rivers, Naomi Campbell, Queen Saleha of Brunei, former Malaysian First Lady Rosmah Mansor, and reality TV star Sonja Morgan.
Ramiro currently resides on the West Side of Providence, enjoying walks with his Yorkshire Terrier Constantia to the local eateries, coffee shops, and vendors he enthusiastically supports. He is enthusiastic about his community and philanthropy, always looking for ways to bring his talents to compelling causes. From 2017-2021 he was a "Big" with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS), successfully guiding and mentoring his "Little" throughout High School. In 2020, he was sworn in as a member of the Providence Historic District Commission and joined the board of directors for Community Music Works in 2021. As a classical violinist, he has gone with weekly church services at St. Peter's Church in Warwick as well as the Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra.
When not strategizing with his clients, Ramiro loves growing his own vegetables, hosting dinner parties, writing home to Mom, and cooking traditional Mexican cuisine. Bikram yoga, interior design, and DIY home improvements supply fun challenges, but for pure pleasure, he loves spending a day appreciating the fine historic homes throughout Rhode Island.
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$450,000 Price
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