Geneva
Neighborhood in North Providence, Rhode Island
Providence County 02904
Starter homes on enclosed sloped streets
Residential construction happened in Geneva throughout the 20th century. Raised ranch-style homes, multifamily houses and new colonials sit next to each other on grassy quarter-acre lots with bushes, trees and wooden fences on enclosed suburban roads. Prices range from $180,000 to $548,000. The average home value is $341,000.
Swimming, hiking and story time for the little ones
Hikes, picnics and baseball games happen in Geneva at Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park. Named for Revolutionary War veteran and general assembly member Stephen Olney, the park has a paved trail for walking and jogging, a playground for kids and a field. Olney’s house, which came online in 1802 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, sits next to the park. Kids take swim lessons at the indoor North Providence Pool & Fitness Center, and adults take advantage of its weight room and yoga classes. Book clubs, movie nights and toddler story time happen at the North Providence Union Free Library.
Eggs for breakfast and lemonade in the afternoon
Route 15, also known as Mineral Spring Avenue, is the main commercial thoroughfare in Geneva. Chain eateries like Starbucks and Dunkin and retail stores like Pet Supplies Plus have a presence here. Dimmed blue and purple lights flood the dining room at Jacky’s Galaxie and Sushi Bar, a popular local restaurant known for its Pan-Asian cuisine. Across the street at the Social, people eat pizza and sip old fashioneds. In a boxcar on nearby Douglas Avenue is the Geneva Diner, which opened right after World War II as a diner trailer. Today it bills itself as a cozy 1950s-style diner with a hint of Latin flair. Near the diner is Del’s Lemonade, a Rhode Island institution selling frozen drinks. True Rhode Islanders drink Del’s by shaking the cup and sipping straight from it. Anyone drinking it through a straw will stick out like a sore thumb. The nearby North Providence Marketplace shopping center also features a tenant mix of some of the top names in modern retail, and neighbors can shop for groceries at the nearby Shaw’s supermarket. “North Providence is an extremely connected community,” says Pickering. “It’s one of those communities where everybody knows the mayor, and the mayor is very well connected. It’s an everybody knows everybody kind of town.”Getting to Boston, Providence and Worcester
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital sits on the south side of the neighborhood. The hospital offers emergency services, behavioral health and cancer treatment. Geneva sits down the road from U.S. Route 44, which runs west to Connecticut, and Route 146, a state highway connecting Providence with Worcester, Massachusetts. Downtown Providence is 10 minutes away by car, and driving to Boston takes just over an hour. Train service to Boston is available from the Providence or Pawtucket/Central Falls stations, each about 15 minutes away.School district with high ratings
Kids can attend public school through the North Providence School Department, which has eight schools, a total of about 3,464 students and a B rating from Niche. In Geneva is Stephen Olney Elementary School (rated C-plus), and nearby is Birchwood Middle School (rated B-plus). High schoolers can attend North Providence High School, rated B. Career and technical education programs in law and public safety, computer science and business financial management are available at the high school.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Saffer
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
117 Total Sales
1 in Geneva
$330,000 Price
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Eduardo Marines
Eduardo Marines
REALPRO by The Water
(401) 240-4724
71 Total Sales
2 in Geneva
$320K - $500K Price Range
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James Duffer
James Duffer
RISE REC
(401) 681-8732
161 Total Sales
1 in Geneva
$203,000 Price
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Louis Barrows
LB
Louis Barrows
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 208-2129
262 Total Sales
2 in Geneva
$179K - $280K Price Range
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Herson Martinez
Herson Martinez
RISE REC
(401) 414-4072
78 Total Sales
1 in Geneva
$395,000 Price
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Ramiro Encizo
Ramiro Encizo
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
108 Total Sales
2 in Geneva
$122K - $229K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Woodward Park
Wanskuck Park
Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Evans Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
General St. Park
Whipples Pond
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Geneva | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Geneva Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Geneva, North Providence sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Geneva, North Providence over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$376,950
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$259,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,039
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,504
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,719
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,205
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
778
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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
3,494
Median Age
43
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,450
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,253
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
30.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
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®
31
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fruit Hill
Relatively untouched historic neighborhood featuring stately homes
Woodville
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Charles
Former industrial area turned bustling suburb.
Elmhurst
A close-knit community close to downtown Providence
Mount Pleasant
Friendly neighborhood known for its Latin American eateries
Wanskuck
Former textile hub with potential as an up-and-coming neighborhood
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