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Pawtucket’s industrial-chic urban core
Downtown Pawtucket is the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, thanks to Samuel Slater opening the country’s first water-powered cotton spinning mill here in 1793. Pawtucket was a quiet village of craftspeople for 122 years before the mill opened, but the city and its center quickly became a humming industrial hub afterward. Slater Mill stopped spinning in 1920, ending Downtown’s mill neighborhood era. Today, Pawtucket’s urban core is a walkable business district known for its locally owned restaurants and retailers, sports stadiums and artsy-historic atmosphere. Re/Max Innovations Realtor Samuel Alba, a Rhode Island local with more than 14 years of real estate experience, says Downtown Pawtucket is the center of the city's growth at the moment, with a new professional soccer stadium under construction and an increasing number of mom-and-pop shops and restaurants. "Pawtucket is less of a suburb and more of an extension of Providence," Alba says, referring to Rhode Island's capital city, immediately south. "But Downtown Pawtucket is developing its own, distinct, atmosphere."
Main Street offers Downtown Pawtucket resents a wide variety of opportunites.
Downtown Pawtucket is home to the Old Slater Mill National Historic Site.
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City center multifamily and condo living
Downtown Pawtucket’s housing stock is mostly made up of large Colonial Revivals built as single-family homes between the 1880s and 1920s, then converted into multifamily homes in the late 1900s and early 2000s. Sales prices tend to run anywhere from $229,900 to nearly $800,000. Realtor Robert Rutley of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, who has nearly 10 years of experience in the local market, says there are also some “attractive loft buildings” downtown, including condos in converted factory buildings. Condo units sell for between $185,000 and $435,000, while whole buildings can range between $685,000 and $1.1 million. Rutley observes that prices in Pawtucket are lower than in surrounding cities like Providence. “As people merge out to neighborhoods that are adjacent to Providence because of the price differential, I think Pawtucket has great value and great opportunities, even for people in the Boston market,” he says.
Many Colonial inspired Multi-Families line the streets of Downtown Pawtucket.
Many large industrial buildings in Downtown Pawtucket have been converted to housing.
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Arts, history and stadiums for rec and pro sports teams
The Providence Hockey Club Capitals, both youth and adult teams, play at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Downtown Pawtucket. The arena is also open to the public periodically for hockey and skating. Participants in the open hockey times must be at least 14 years old. The United Soccer League’s Rhode Island FC will soon play home games at the Stadium at Tidewater Landing, a 10,000-seat soccer pitch under construction on the riverfront south of Downtown. Alba notes that Pawtucketers are excited about the new pro-soccer stadium, especially after losing the PawSox, the city’s former minor league baseball team now based in Worcester, Massachusetts. “They’re ready for a pro team again,” he says. The Blackstone Valley Visitor Center is also on the river. Beyond housing the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council offices, the visitor center has local business brochures, history exhibits, a gallery and a gift shop. The Old Slater Mill still stands nearby; today, it’s a National Historic Landmark, open for tours. The visitor center and mill are on Roosevelt Avenue, where the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place each March. Empanada Fest is a block party-type food festival on Roosevelt Avenue and Main Street in late August every year. It’s part of the days-long Pawtucket Arts Festival, an annual celebration of theatre, film, visual, folk-traditional, dance and music. Arts Fest events are spread all over the city, but Downtown often hosts gallery tours, street performances and art installations.
Catch an exciting game at Dennis M. Lynch Areana in Downtown Pawtucket.
Machines With Magnets offer Downtown Pawtucket incredible spaces to book for events.
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Historic Tolman High School offers Career & Technical Education programs
The Pawtucket School District offers open enrollment, so parents and their children can apply to attend any school in the system, regardless of their address. However, Downtown is zoned for Agnes E. Little Elementary, Joseph Jenks Middle and William E. Tolman High. Jenks Middle earns a C from Niche. Little and Tolman get C-plus grades. The riverfront Tolman High is within 2 miles of most homes. Built in 1926 and last renovated in the ‘80s, Tolman is home to the oldest still-in-use school gym in Rhode Island. The high school’s Career & Technical Education program offers courses in subjects like engineering, finance, forensics and marketing.
Tolman High School educates students in grades 9-12.
The Mission of Agnes E. Little Elementary is to enable learners to become high achievers.
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Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center offers bus and train services
On the northwest side of Downtown, the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center is a central transportation hub for bus and train travel. Commuter rail lines connect Pawtucket with Providence and several stations in Massachusetts, while bus lines web throughout Pawtucket and the greater Blackstone Valley. Interstate 95 curves around the neighborhood’s southeast side. The 5.6-mile drive southeast to downtown Providence takes about 11 minutes via the interstate, with no traffic. Boston is nearly 46 miles in the opposite direction, about an hour-long drive with no traffic on I-95. Providence and Boston are home to major regional employers. Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, a big local employer, is a mile from Downtown Pawtucket, southeast across the river and the interstate.
Retailers, restaurants and more between Barton Street and the river
Downtown businesses are concentrated between the railroad tracks running parallel to Barton Street and the Blackstone River. Still on Main is an arcade-style shopping center in a renovated 20th-century brick department store, with beauty salons, lounges, an indoor playground, shops and eateries. Syroya’s Sweetsations does custom cakes and confections; Caribbean Delights is a bar and Jamaican restaurant; The Vine is a quick service juicery and health food restaurant. Around the corner from Still on Main, Machines with Magnets is a contemporary art gallery with a vibey experimental music and performance venue, and the queer/women/veteran-owned Rhode Island Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room serves liquor crafted from locally foraged botanicals. Nearby, The Main Oasis and Don Armando Meat Market sell grocery staples.
Still on Main is located in the Black Block Cultural District in Downtown Pawtucket, RI.
Grab a snack at Seed Cafe inside Still on Main in Pawtucket, RI.
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Parks in this Area
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Francis L. Corrigan Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Jenks Park
Playground
Central Falls Dog Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
P.F.C. Kyle Joseph Coutu, U.S.M.C. Memorial Field
Joseph Ayotte Park Playground
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
24 min drive
Bus
Park Before Church
Bus
Broad Before Barton
Bus
Goff Avenue
Bus
Dexter Opposite Andrew Ferland
Bus
Slater Mill (Roosevelt & Main)
Bus
Broadway Before Blackstone
Bus
Mineral Spring After Main
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Pawtucket
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Pawtucket Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Pawtucket, Pawtucket sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Pawtucket, Pawtucket over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Conveniently located near I-95 North & South and just minutes from the new train station, this 3-family home offers strong rental potential and versatility. The 2nd and 3rd floor units each feature 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bath. The 1st floor unit has had permits pulled and framing work completed currently framed for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout and ready for the new owner to finish and
Private entrance loft in this amazing retired mill building ..The Mill Project in the vibrant Pawtucket Arts District a huge sun-filled end Unit Loft/Townhouse. Two levels of open updated space with brand new appliances and walking distance to the new train station connecting to Boston, so perfect for Boston commuters! 1 bed and 1 full bath off of master bedroom in loft and a half bath with
47 Montgomery presents a high-income generating investment opportunity: it generates $9,992 per month ($120K annually), making it the most lucrative cash flowing deal currently available in Rhode Island. This seven-unit property features a mix of units including two 2-bed/1-bath, four 1-bed/1-bath, and a studio unit. Tenants cover their own electric and heating costs. Owner pays for hot water.
This large three family home has lots of room, each floor has over 1,300 Sqr Ft of living space with 3 bedrooms. This is an excellent opportunity for investment or a first time homebuyer. The lot is over 10,000 Sqt Ft. it offers 10 parking spaces between the driveway and parking lot to the left of the home and has a large detached garage and an extra building in the back.This three family home is
Why live anywhere else when the Slater Cotton Mill has it ALL? With not one, but FOUR buildings on the property, there’s something for everyone!On-site storage, 24-hour fitness center, basketball court, state of the art theater room, enclosed pet park, grilling area, library, storage units, two patios and a rooftop deck.These gorgeous Lofts are detailed with many original features
A beautiful updated 3 bedroom apartment with a nice open floor plan and lots of lighting with big windows. Close to the new train station, bus-line, stores and highways. Offers parking for tenants in the public city parking lot right in front of the property.
Welcome to the 100 Park Place Apartments in his historic Pawtucket, Rhode Island! As a resident, you’ll enjoy our inviting two-bedroom apartments. All of our floorplans offer upscale features, remodeled kitchens, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and luxury vinyl flooring! Great for college students at Brown, RISD, Johnston & Wales. Also, a short drive from the newly
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,004
Median Age
39
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,810
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,572
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
50''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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