Federal Hill
Intimate Italian restaurants and dining on Atwells Avenue
“There’s a lot of cool independent businesses and great restaurants and pubs in Federal Hill,” DeRentis says. Atwells Avenue is home to a large collection of intimate Italian eateries offering everything from Il Massimo’s upscale seasonal dishes to the old-school pasta fagioli at Angelo’s Civita Farnese, which has been serving the community since 1924. “Al Fresco on the Hill” is Atwells Avenue’s newest culinary tradition; every weekend from May to October, the avenue closes to traffic, transforming the road to accommodate outdoor seating for 30 restaurants and live entertainment. For grocery necessities, locals can visit Tony’s Colonial Food, a specialty grocer with an authentic Italian Deli and a wide selection of fine wines, chocolates, oils and more.
Entertainment at DePasquale Square and massive crowds on Columbus Day weekend
Residents also gather year-round at DePasquale Square, an Italian-inspired piazza anchored by a central fountain, lined with eateries and strung with twinkling lights. In the summertime, the piazza hosts concerts, too. Federal Hill is also home to wildly popular events: “The annual Columbus Day Festival and parade is there every year. They paint the Italian flag’s colors on the streets. It has that sort of reputation,” DeRentis says. The Columbus Day Festival in October shuts down streets and draws about 150,000 people over the weekend. The event has Italian food vendors, a parade, and plenty of games and live entertainment.Multifamily triple-deckers, Italianate and Victorian homes
Most Federal Hill residents live in the multifamily triple-deckers characteristic of Providence, many dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. These multiunit properties may cost between $700,000 and $800,000, while less common single-family homes sell in the $450,000 to $600,000 range. The recent influx of condominiums throughout the area provides an alternative housing option. Federal Hill is distinguished by its many historical structures, including ornate Victorians with decorative trim and red brick Italianate row houses. Broadway, a thoroughfare home to private residences as well as over 15 law offices, is known for its impressive collection of preserved Victorian and Greek Revival mansions.Pockets of Green Space like Garibaldi Square in Federal Hill
Green space within the Federal Hill neighborhood is limited, but locals can visit Federal Hill’s Bocce Ball Court and Park to play a round or relax on a bench at Garibaldi Square. Residents seeking more fresh air can head to nearby Dexter Field, a 9-acre park home to the seasonal Armory Farmers Market.Public schools in Federal Hill
Students in Federal Hill attending public schools may begin at Veazie Street Elementary before progressing to Gilbert Stuart Middle School, which both earned C-minus grades from Niche. Older students may attend either Central High School, which earned a C-minus, or Classical High School, which earned an A. The neighborhood is also home to the Urban Collaborative Accelerative Program school, or UCAP, a D-plus-rated public school specifically designed for academically at-risk middle school students. The school helps students get back on track before high school through a supportive and personalized curriculum.Locals walk, bike or drive around Providence
Federal Hill is bound by Route 6 and Interstate 95, with easy access around Downtown Providence. But locals often prefer to bike or walk to their favorite restaurants, grocers and attractions: “There’s a big bike culture, DeRentis says.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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William Sherry
Compass
(774) 292-4726
28 Total Sales
1 in Federal Hill
$600,000 Price
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Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
84 Total Sales
1 in Federal Hill
$695,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
341 Total Sales
2 in Federal Hill
$205K - $775K Price Range
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Ramiro Encizo
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
105 Total Sales
2 in Federal Hill
$475K - $819K Price Range
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Kristina St. Andre
Responds QuicklyWestcott Properties
(401) 305-1124
140 Total Sales
1 in Federal Hill
$319,000 Price
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Emily Karagozian
Responds QuicklyMott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
(857) 267-9409
22 Total Sales
2 in Federal Hill
$650K - $725K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Federal Hill | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 7 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 7 | 4 |
Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
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Federal Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Federal Hill, Providence sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Federal Hill, Providence over the last 12 months is $545,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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