Graniteville
Neighborhood in Johnston, Rhode Island
Providence County 02917, 02919
New England styles are predominent
The homes in Graniteville’s subdivisions showcase classic New England architectural styles, namely Cape Cods and colonials. Stone walls encircle gardens and tidy yards squeezed on residential lots, with a median size of a fifth of an acre. Price tags for two-bedroom homes begin in the mid-$200,000s, while three-bedroom houses are likely to be priced in the low to mid-$400,000s. A four-bedroom home perched on a full acre may cost more than $600,000. With less than a month of inventory on the market, homebuyers should expect to see limited options when searching in Graniteville.
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Cricket field is a popular destination
More than 100 years ago, Johnston mill workers played games of cricket in a field on the Woonasquatucket River. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council revitalized the field in the 2010s, transforming it into Cricket Field. Locals walk the park’s trail, which offers views of the river. Kayakers and canoers utilize the boat launch to slip into the water and paddle to the islands and inlets up the river. Graniteville doesn’t have many sports facilities, but the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department complex, 2 miles south of the neighborhood, runs youth and adult leagues for sports, including soccer, softball and volleyball. It’s a popular amenity in town, says Anchored Oak Realty Principal Broker Jesse Andrews, who has sold real estate in the region for a decade. “The rec leagues are huge in Johnston.”
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10-1 student-teacher ration at elementary school
Nearly the entire neighborhood lies within the Johnston Public School District. Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School is the most likely starting point for children; graded a B-minus by Niche, the school that sits less than half a mile outside the neighborhood is made up of 300 students but boasts a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, much lower than the national average. Kids between sixth and eighth grades may head about a mile south of Graniteville to take classes at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School. That campus is across the street from the district’s sole high school, Johnston Senior High. Both the middle and high schools earn Niche grades of B-minus.A celebration of apples
On the same site as the recreation center is Johnston Memorial Park, the community’s go-to spot for events. The Annual Apple Festival has welcomed the fall season to Johnston since the ‘80s. During the event, Johnston Memorial Park hosts a row of artisan booths, while kids saddle up for pony rides. The festival is free, but attendees often show up with spending money, ready to sample the apple cider donuts, apple pies and warm cider on sale. New traditions are born in the park as well; the city in 2023 debuted Tasty Tuesdays, bringing different food trucks to the park once a week during the summer.Bus gets residents to Providence in 30 minutes
Several bus stops border Putnam Pike on Graniteville’s north side, so locals can catch a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus and reach Providence in roughly 30 minutes. Those who prefer to take their own cars can cruise on Putnam Pike or the Dennis J. Roberts Expressway to reach Providence, slightly less than a 10-mile drive. Meanwhile, it’s less than 15 miles to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick. Not only is that the state’s busiest airport, but it houses a light rail station that connects to Boston.Dining options abound
Key thoroughfares such as Putnam Pike and George Waterman Road cut through Graniteville, putting an assortment of shops and eateries a short drive away from residents. For a “small diner feel,” Graziano recommends Cherry Hill Grille & Pub. The restaurant acts as a breakfast diner in the mornings, serving omelets to coffee-sipping customers in booths. In the evenings the bar opens, and the kitchen whips up dinner entrees including pork cutlets and fried clams. Down the street, sweet tooths are satisfied by Glaze‘N Daze Donuts’ apple fritters, cinnamon rolls and, of course, doughnuts. The neighborhood borders a shopping center anchored by Target, The Home Depot and Kohl’s.
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Historical society takes visitors back in time
Graniteville, and the surrounding town of Johnston, have evolved from its days as a granite quarry and mill town more than 200 years ago. However, that past lives on at the Johnston Historical Society, housed in two 19th-century-style buildings in the neighborhood. The historical society consists of a colonial-style farmhouse built in 1825 and a contemporary structure built to resemble a barn from the same era. Both serve as museums, displaying artifacts from the town’s two and half centuries of history.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Herson Martinez
Herson Martinez
RISE REC
(401) 414-4072
78 Total Sales
3 in Graniteville
$240K - $520K Price Range
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William Sherry
William Sherry
Compass / Lila Delman Compass
(774) 292-4726
25 Total Sales
1 in Graniteville
$349,000 Price
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Ryan Foss
Ryan Foss
RISE REC
(401) 389-4622
21 Total Sales
1 in Graniteville
$315,000 Price
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Remi Lanoie
Remi Lanoie
PVD Properties
(401) 406-8889
88 Total Sales
1 in Graniteville
$356,000 Price
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Vincent Ding
Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
83 Total Sales
1 in Graniteville
$570,000 Price
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Steven Jacques
Steven Jacques
Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 356-3023
68 Total Sales
1 in Graniteville
$600,000 Price
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
Peter Randall State Park
Cricket Field
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Viscolosi Park
Evans Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Triangle Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Graniteville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Graniteville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Graniteville, Johnston sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Graniteville, Johnston over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,450
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$451,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,683
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,596
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,867
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,212
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
781
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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
5,224
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,117
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,775
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
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®
2
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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