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Hartford Avenue

Hartford Avenue

$427,979 Average Value
$204 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

From mill mecca to a convenient Johnston enclave

As Johnston grew throughout the 1800s for its textile mill and farming industries, the city’s Hartford Avenue area became the spot to build a home. Today, the community is equal parts commercial and residential, but it still has a burgeoning atmosphere. “A new Amazon warehouse is opening on Hartford Avenue sometime in 2024,” says Ken Scotti, a broker associate with RE/MAX Properties who has sold several homes in the area. “This area has grown quite a bit within the last year or two because of that. Compared to the rest of Johnston, houses here are selling much quicker. I’ll have 25 to 30 people show up to an open house.”
Brewed awakenings is a coffee shop on the western edge of the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
Brewed awakenings is a coffee shop on the western edge of the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
Craftsman style homes in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood are not as common but are striking.
Craftsman style homes in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood are not as common but are striking.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
Atwood grill is a busy restaurant with top quality food at any price point.
Atwood grill is a busy restaurant with top quality food at any price point.
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Hartford Avenue is filled with midcentury dwellings

While the area was first developed in the 19th century, Hartford Avenue’s current homes were built around the midcentury. Cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are brimming with ranch styles and split levels. Colonial Revivals sit on lush green lawns, and purple-leaf plum trees shade contemporary-style dwellings with low-sloping roofs. Homes in the area typically have three to four bedrooms and a one-car garage or private driveway. They also cost between $350,000 and $500,000, a range similar to a Johnston home’s average $400,000 selling price.
Cape Cod style homes are common and can be found in the developments north of Hartford Avenue.
Cape Cod style homes are common and can be found in the developments north of Hartford Avenue.
Cape Cod style homes are common and can be found in the developments north of Hartford Avenue.
Cape Cod style homes are common and can be found in the developments north of Hartford Avenue.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
Craftsman style homes in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood are not as common but are striking.
Craftsman style homes in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood are not as common but are striking.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
Raised Ranch style homes are abundant in the Hartford Avenue Neighborhood.
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Children in the area are in the Johnston Public School District

Children in the Hartford Avenue area can attend Winsor Hill Elementary, which has an overall C-plus grade from Niche. Then, they go to Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School. In addition to its overall B-minus grade from Niche, the school hosts an annual eighth grade trip to Washington D.C., featuring stops at the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Lastly, students may go to Johnston Senior High School. Lending to its overall B-minus grade from Niche, the school’s pathway program aims to prepare students for their career of choice. Focuses include engineering, finance or music.
The Maran J. Mohr Memorial Library is newer library near Johnston Senior High School.
The Maran J. Mohr Memorial Library is newer library near Johnston Senior High School.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in the Johnston area.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in the Johnston area.
Johnston Sr. H.S. lies in between the Hartford Avenue and Greenville Avenue neighborhoods.
Johnston Sr. H.S. lies in between the Hartford Avenue and Greenville Avenue neighborhoods.
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Pay respects at Johnston Memorial Park or borrow a book from the Mohr Memorial Library

The area is less than 2 miles from Johnston Memorial Park. The 1-mile looped trail here surrounds the Pocasset Pond and passes by a playground and two stone gazebos. As its name suggests, the green space also has commemorative artifacts sprinkled about. For instance, visitors can pay respects at the 9/11 memorial or view a battle tank from World War II. Fittingly, it also hosts a Memorial Day celebration, where Johnston’s veterans are honored with local choir performances, plaque dedications and refreshments. The Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library is adjacent to the park. In addition to its extensive collection of books, the hub has a variety of events, like teen crocheting circles, STEAM workshops for kids and free yoga classes. Residents are also less than 3 miles from the Johnston Indoor Recreation Center, which offers three basketball courts, batting cages and a soccer complex.
Johnston Memorial Park is a picturesque setting morning strolls in the Hartford Avenue area.
Johnston Memorial Park is a picturesque setting morning strolls in the Hartford Avenue area.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
The Maran J. Mohr Memorial Library is newer library near Johnston Senior High School.
The Maran J. Mohr Memorial Library is newer library near Johnston Senior High School.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
Johnston Memorial Park, highlighted by Pocasset Pond has a walking trail and sports fields.
Johnston Memorial Park, highlighted by Pocasset Pond has a walking trail and sports fields.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
The Johnston Rec Center offers indoor courts and several ball fields.
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Shopping and dining along Atwood Avenue or Hartford Avenue

“Atwood Avenue and Hartford Avenue are the city’s two main streets for shopping and dining, and living near them is a huge convenience,” says Scotti. Atwood Avenue has a Stop & Shop grocery store, a Walgreens pharmacy and a few locally owned restaurants. For instance, Brewed Awakenings is a go-to for classic coffee drinks and breakfast sandwiches. Residents can find even more essentials on Hartford Avenue, the area’s namesake thoroughfare. It has a Price Rite supermarket, a Market Basket grocery store and the acclaimed Luigi’s Restaurant. Since 1971, the eatery has served 20-ounce sangrias, handmade pasta, crispy calamari and other Italian staples. Local jazz bands and blues singers also perform here every Saturday night.
Brewed awakenings is a coffee shop on the western edge of the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
Brewed awakenings is a coffee shop on the western edge of the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
Atwood Grill is situated in a convenient location off Atwood Avenue and near Route 6.
Atwood Grill is situated in a convenient location off Atwood Avenue and near Route 6.
Atwood grill is a busy restaurant with top quality food at any price point.
Atwood grill is a busy restaurant with top quality food at any price point.
Market Basket is a busy grocery store serving several neighborhoods.
Market Basket is a busy grocery store serving several neighborhoods.
D. Palmieri's Bakery off Route 128 sells savory and sweet goods at a convenient location.
D. Palmieri's Bakery off Route 128 sells savory and sweet goods at a convenient location.
D. Palmieri's Bakery is situated off Route 128 on the edge of the Hartford Neighborhood border.
D. Palmieri's Bakery is situated off Route 128 on the edge of the Hartford Neighborhood border.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
Next Level Fitness offers weight machines and personal training.
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Hartford Avenue residents have proximity to Providence

U.S. Route 6 spans the area’s southern region, and a 6-mile drive east on the highway leads to downtown Providence. Commuters will also find numerous Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus stops along Hartford Avenue. “I like to call the Hartford Avenue area ‘urban-suburban,’” says Scotti. “This is about as commercial as it gets in Johnston, and it’s only 15 minutes from Providence, but it’s still a quiet residential area, which is what this city is known for.”
Tara St. in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood showcases several of the houses commonly available.
Tara St. in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood showcases several of the houses commonly available.
There are many bus stops along the main stretches in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
There are many bus stops along the main stretches in the Hartford Avenue neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

23 min drive

Bus

Hartford Before Wilson

Bus

Hartford & Atwood (Before Atwood)

Bus

Before 1478 Atwood

Bus

Opposite 177 Greenville

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Stop & Shop (Commerce Way - Johnston)

Bus

Hartford Opposite Dix

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Hartford Before Tara

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hartford Avenue US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hartford Avenue Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$322,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,798
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,581
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,978
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,037
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
630
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    12 - 2pm

    1 Lee Ann Dr, Johnston, RI 02919

    $524,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq Ft
    • 1 Lee Ann Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath raised ranch, ideally situated in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods. Nestled on a quiet street, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style. Step inside to find a bright and spacious open-concept living and dining area with plenty of natural light, perfect for both entertaining and everyday

    Matthew Folcarelli Keller Williams South Watuppa

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,545
Median Age
47
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,476
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,739

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
31.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%

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®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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