Lower South Providence
Neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence County 02903, 02905
Dense blocks of 20th century homes
Throughout dense blocks of one- to three-story homes, early 1900s architectural styles range from bungalows and simple gable front two-stories to Dutch Colonial two-stories and Queen Anne designs, alongside a handful of newer construction which have filled vacant lots over the years. Single-family options sell for $200,000 to $400,000 depending on age of construction, square footage and renovation needs. Entire duplexes and two- or three-story multifamily homes built in equally varied styles sell for $200,000 to $600,000. While front yards are hard to come by, many properties have fenced in backyards, and all are connected by extensive sidewalks. Most Lower South Providence residents rent rather than own their homes.Local parks, Boys and Girls Clubs and Rollins Rec Center
To get outside, locals can find amenities near neighborhood schools like the playground, splash pad, basketball court and baseball field at Richardson Park and Harriet and Sayles Park. Indoor sports courts and after-school programming keep kids busy at the Boys and Girls Club South Side Clubhouse, and other community members make use of the gym, meeting spaces and youth sports at the John H. Rollins Recreation Center.Nearby Providence Public Schools
Students attending school in their neighborhood may start off at Fogarty Elementary School which earns a C-minus from Niche, followed by Roger Williams Middle School which earns a C-minus and the Juanita Sanchez Education Complex which does not currently have a Niche grade. Juanita Sanchez is launching an Educational Life Sciences Institute, providing project-based learning and workforce preparation in biomedical and biotechnological fields.Library events and St. Michael’s International Festival
Library-goers attend events ranging from homework help groups to family movie nights complete with lemonade and popcorn. “I’ve been doing an Earth Day event where we clean up the outdoors and teach children to plant seeds for five years,” Trejo says. “During the summer, I run programs for nine different summer camps that come in.” Across the street, St. Michael Catholic Church hosts an International Festival each September, inviting community members to enjoy an afternoon of games, live music and multicultural treats.Providence commuting, I-95 and Rhode Island Hospital
Commuters can head straight down Broad Street or hug the riverside industrial buildings on Allens Avenue for a 2-mile drive into downtown Providence. RIPTA buses run along Broad and Eddy streets as well as Prairie and Allens avenues, and I-95 is accessible in the southeast corner of the neighborhood for another route into the city or a 50-mile drive into Boston. The sprawling campus of Rhode Island Hospital is a few blocks north of Public Street. Lower South Providence has a CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4, though its violent crime scores are above the national average.Broad Street businesses and scattered storefronts
Restaurants and specialty businesses line Broad Street in strips and individual storefronts. For takeout orders or a casual sit-down meal, residents craving Dominican dishes can head to La Gran Parada Restaurant or Carolina’s Family Restaurant. Convenience stores, fast food and small local restaurants are also scattered between residential blocks and along Allens Avenue. “The guy at Mi Casa is awesome, he always supports us,” Trejo says. Old-school diner fare is served for breakfast and lunch at the aptly decorated Seaplane Diner.CVS, Walgreens and several small supermarkets like Saboriza provide groceries and essentials, but for larger shopping trips locals head down Broad Street to Shaw’s or Stop & Shop 3 miles away in Edgewood. Religious services are held at the local Buddhist temple, masjid, and several churches which perform masses in English, Spanish and French Creole.
I-95 noise levels
While most residents live far enough away from the highway that the sound diffuses, cars driving along I-95 can greatly increase the overall noise levels for those living closest to the major commuter road.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Samuel Alba
RE/MAX Innovations
(401) 406-4077
624 Total Sales
6 in Lower South Providence
$185K - $550K Price Range
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Herson Martinez
RISE REC
(401) 414-4072
78 Total Sales
2 in Lower South Providence
$300K - $420K Price Range
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Ramiro Encizo
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
108 Total Sales
1 in Lower South Providence
$310,000 Price
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Charles Marine
Heavens Realty
(401) 425-6626
40 Total Sales
2 in Lower South Providence
$185K - $320K Price Range
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Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
83 Total Sales
1 in Lower South Providence
$160,000 Price
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Yvonne Sousa
RISE REC
(401) 645-4299
181 Total Sales
2 in Lower South Providence
$300K - $420K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower South Providence | US |
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Homicide | 6 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower South Providence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower South Providence, Providence sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower South Providence, Providence over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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