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Wanskuck, once a textile community, now a growing enclave
Some people have a soft spot for Wanskuck. The neighborhood started out as a hub for cotton and wool, but now it’s seen as a place with a striving spirit. Once the textile mills left, Wanskuck struggled with its identity, but organizations like the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation are renovating homes to make it an up-and-coming destination. Wanskuck offers a lifestyle suited to pioneers who want a hand in shaping the neighborhood’s future. “Wanskuck is a predominantly municipal area spaced from Providence’s metropolitan center," says associate broker Andy Goulet with Alltown Real Estate Group, who has sold homes for 30 years. "It has a suburban feel with amenities and not as many multifamily properties or condensed city subdivisions.”
Renovated homes with modern tastes
Many homes in Wanskuck are in the $300,000 to $400,000 range, with styles leaning towards modest but timeless. Goulet says, “Most of the homes here are midcentury builds.” For example, you can find renovated ranches from the 1970s with sleek, contemporary style features. Properties such as these are fenced, and yet, situated next to similar styles, there’s a cohesive sense of community here. If you’re looking for a modern house, sans the renovations, you can also find split-level homes from the 1990s with distinguishing features such as bay windows, a finished basement and a back deck.
This is a good example of a newer split level house in Wanskuck, RI.
Its not all New England, ranch style homes can also be found in Wanskuck, RI.
Streets with classic wood frame houses can be found in Wanskuck, RI.
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Education served by Providence Public Schools
Providence Public Schools serves the area. Situated next to the Grecian-inspired Wanskuck Library, Veazie Street Elementary is rated C-minus by Niche and teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. Esek Hopkins Middle also receives a C-minus rating and is housed in a stately red brick building on a residential street, giving it the feel of a true neighborhood institution. E-Cubed Academy is C-plus-rated and is the area’s public high school, enrolling nearly 350 students. Providence College is also part of the fabric in Wanskuck, giving the neighborhood a scholarly feel.
Veazie Street Elementary School in Wanskunk, RI enrolls nearly 550 students K-5.
Esek Hopkins Middle School in Providence, RI exudes New England charm.
Veazie Street Elementary School in Wanskunk, RI takes up a block with its brick building.
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Diverse green spaces for recreation in Wanskuck
Parks are an essential part of daily life here. Hopkins Park is great for a game of soccer, while Mansion Park is suited for enjoying playground facilities or outdoor fitness stations. More athletic facilities, like tennis courts and basketball courts, can be found at Corliss Park. If you like to fish, try the reservoir at Whipples Pond. The namesake Wanskuck Park is the biggest green space, totaling 25 acres. Roam an open grassy field or stroll the wooded trails. See if you can spy the remnants of history, too, such as the stone wall skirting the park.
Dog lovers enjoy the wide open lawn at Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI.
Tree lined trails and open fields abound at Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI.
Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI was donated to the city in 1948.
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North Providence hosts ample commercial businesses to browse
Wanskuck borders Charles, another neighborhood known for its industrial past. As these developed over the years, it became clear that North Providence was a distinct destination. You’ll still see a strong commercial streak in these areas today. Douglas Avenue, Branch Avenue and Admiral Street are all widely considered the major thoroughfares of Wanskuck. Eateries like LaSalle Bakery are practically neighborhood institutions, receiving a bounty of press. Travel and Leisure Magazine says that the bakery’s pizza strips helped make Providence it’s number two choice in America for pizza.
If you need a prescription or a late night snack there is a Walgreens in Wanskuck, RI.
People line up for pastries at LaSalle Bakery in Wanskuck, RI.
Houses and shopping mix in downtown Wanskuck, RI.
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Most residents rely on cars, but buses serve key roads
Goulet says, “Most developments were made in the '50s and '60s, so mostly vehicular commuting is popular in the neighborhood.” Public buses service Douglas and Branch Avenues, making it easy to reach basic amenities like CVS. Resting beside the bustling Interstate 95 has its benefits for drivers, as Wanskuck residents are able to take road trips to major metropolitan centers up and down the east coast all on one highway. With these amenities drawing people who want to shape the future of Wanskuck, this former textile center is aiming for a soft landing.
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I have lived in this area for almost ten years and although i feel comfortable, it is changing. New residents are very noisy and rude on top of the college students who like to party. I would be sad to leave this area but i would prefer to live in a quiet family oriented neighborhood
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wanskuck
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wanskuck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wanskuck, North Providence sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wanskuck, North Providence over the last 12 months is $368,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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