East Providence’s Riverside neighborhood, on the far south end of the city, was once a summer colony. Between the 1860s and 1920s, resort hotels and amusement parks brought tourists here for the warm season. “It’s a fairly traditional suburb now,” says Realtor Jeffrey Mateus of Mateus Realty, who has more than 10 years of experience in the local market. “This is one of the oldest parts of the country, up here in New England. But what you see right here today are traditional homes built in the 1900s and several nice, waterfront, parks,” he says, observing that its coastal New England vibe is the draw for most homebuyers. “It’s an area people are constantly buying into. Homes are flying off the market.”
Riverside, RI, boasts a picturesque row of homes with stunning water views.
Established in 1862, Riverside, East Providence, is a historic gem worth exploring.
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Coastal New England-style single-family homes
HI Homes Team’s Albert Hajdaraj thinks “forever home” when he thinks of Riverside. The Realtor, who has nearly 10 years of experience working with clients in East Providence, says homes here don’t often come on the market. It’s a long-term stay type of community. Hajdaraj: “I’ll say this, if you were to ask me what do you think about East Providence, we’re thinking about buying our first home there and we’ll probably want to be there for at least five years. It’s a great town. Most properties are well maintained, and the location is super.” On average, Riverside’s Colonial Revivals, midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes, Cape Cods and bungalows stay on the market for 27 days before going under contract. Comparatively, that’s more than two weeks faster than the national average. Mateus observes that homes on the water fetch a higher price than inland homes. “Houses in The Terrace, the subdivision at the south end of Riverside, are getting water-view prices, so they’re higher than homes on the north side of the neighborhood,” he says. Prices here start at around $215,000 for modest cottages and can soar to $1.3 million for large homes on spacious properties with private waterfronts.
Check out this Victorian style home in Riverside, featuring a unique octagonal room.
This row of cape homes in Riverside is a must see for its exceptional, one of a kind views.
Enjoy the unique views from this beautifully modified cape home in Riverside, RI.
Take in the spectacular view of Riverside’s waterfront homes, perfect for nature lovers.
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East Providence Public Schools allow open enrollment
East Providence Public Schools allow open enrollment, so kids can apply to attend any school in the district, regardless of their home address. Riverside youngsters can go to Alice M. Waddington Elementary between preschool and fifth grade. The elementary school gets a B grade from Niche. Older students may go to Riverside Middle, which gets a B-minus, for sixth through eighth grade. East Providence High, the district’s only high school, also gets a B-minus from Niche. The institution has educated East Providence students since 1882, but its current building just opened in 2021, featuring spacious classrooms and expanded athletic facilities. St. Luke’s School is a private pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school affiliated with the St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Barrington, less than 3 miles east. It’s unrated by Niche.
Families in Riverside, trust Alice M. Waddington Elementary for quality education.
With strong programs, Riverside Middle School is a standout in East Providence’s education.
The newly built East Providence High School offers top notch facilities for students.
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Waterfront recreation at Sabin Point and Crescent Park
Sabin Point Waterfront Park is a 4-acre greenspace on the Providence Riverfront, with a playground, basketball courts and a fishing pier. About a mile south, on Bullock Neck, Crescent Park sprawls across 10 acres between the river and Bullock Cove. The former 20th century amusement park is still home to a historic Looff Carousel. The park’s amphitheater hosts the city’s summer concert series. Farther south, the Narragansett Terrace Yacht Club and Bullock Cove Marine have moorings for boaters on the Bullock Point coastline. The East Bay Bike Trail spans the length of Riverside’s east side, stretching 14.5 miles in total, from Providence’s India Point Park to Bristol’s Independence Park.
Bands play at the Crescent Park Summerfest in Riverside, where you can enjoy the atmosphere.
Make a splash this summer at Sabin Point Waterfront Park, Riverside's hidden gem.
Enjoy the beauty of the Looff Carousel and its unique pneumatic orchestra in Riverside.
Walk your dog and enjoy the peaceful water view at Crescent Park in Riverside, RI.
From above, the Narragansett Terrace Yacht Club in Riverside, RI is a sight to behold.
Soak in the panoramic view of Bullock Cove Marine and the peaceful bay in Riverside, RI.
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Bullocks Point Avenue retailers and restaurants
“Bullocks Point has a lot of scattered businesses, coffee shops, grocery stores, and bars. So does Willett,” Mateus says, referring to Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside’s main north-south road, and Willett Avenue, an east-west thoroughfare running toward Barrington. For a large grocery haul, there’s a Shaw’s supermarket in the Riverside Plaza shopping center on Willett Avenue. The Riverside Market convenience store on Bullocks Point Avenue is closer to home, and surrounded by local eateries like Borealis Coffee Company and Rhodes Pizza & Restaurant. Union Square Bistro, just down the street, is a sleek bar and restaurant popular for its specialty cocktails and modern diner fare.
Borealis Coffee Company in Riverside is perfect for catching up with friends over a coffee.
Satisfy your pizza cravings at Rhodes Pizza and Restaurant in Riverside, a local favorite.
Riverside locals trust Shaw’s Market for their fresh groceries and great deals.
Get all your essentials at Riverside Market, your local grocery stop in Riverside, RI.
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Bullocks Point Avenue connects north out of Riverside
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, or RIPTA, bus stops spaced at regular intervals along Bullocks Point Avenue connect around the region. Interstate 195 is a few miles north, up Bullocks Point Avenue and Pawtucket Avenue to the city’s north side. I-195 runs west across the Washington Bridge to Providence, the state capital and a major regional employment hub. The drive typically takes 20 minutes, if there’s no rush hour traffic on the bridge.
Riverside residents enjoy convenient rides to major cities with RIPTA buses.
From Riverside, take I-195 for a seamless commute to major cities like Providence, RI.
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Riverside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverside, East Providence sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside, East Providence over the last 12 months is $442,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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