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"A convenient middle ground"
Life in the Silver Lake neighborhood doesn’t include waterfront – in fact, the namesake lake was filled in at the turn of the century, but the moniker stayed. Today, it’s a dense and efficient neighborhood with a central location that draws residents who enjoy the proximity to the amenities of nearby areas. “It’s a convenient middle ground that makes it easy to commute to other parts of Providence,” said Herson Martinez, a realtor with RISE Real Estate Consultants who has worked in Providence for five years. Silver Lake is comprised primarily of residential homes, with a diverse array of restaurants and local markets that reflect its roots as an Italian-American neighborhood that has transformed into a Central American hub.
Escape to retail paradise with a short drive to Providence Place Mall from Silver Lake.
The community spirit in Silver Lake creates a close-knit and friendly vibe.
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Compact streets with dense housing
The streets of Silver Lake are densely packed, with single-family homes interspersed with multifamily homes. Bay windows, front porches, and chain link fences are common; lawns are scarce, but many residences do have small garden spaces between the house and the sidewalk, providing a minor sense of privacy. Foursquare homes, some with Victorian-inspired features like turrets and pitched roofs, and arts and crafts bungalows are prevalent. The urban streets are laid out in a lopsided grid pattern, with side streets leaning back towards the primary thoroughfares of Pocasset and Laurel Hill avenues. Most 3-bedroom homes sell for between $300,000 and $350,000.
Enjoy the character and charm of well-maintained houses in Silver Lake.
Silver Lake is located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Silver Lake is a neighborhood on the western edge of Providence, Rhode Island.
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Providence schools serve Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a part of the Providence Public School district. Students may attend Webster Avenue Elementary School, which has a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio and has a C-minus rating from Niche. At Governor Christopher Delsesto Middle School, which also has a C-minus, students can earn high school credits through rigorous academic programs. Central High School has a C-minus rating and offers free after-school programs.
Webster Avenue Elementary School serves students in Silver Lake.
Carnevale Elementary School is a well-regarded choice for kids in Silver Lake.
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Latin American flavor abounds
Plainfield Street and Pocasset Avenue are lined with restaurants as diverse as the neighborhood’s demographics. Julianna's South American restaurant serves Bolivian dishes such as Silpancho, a meal of ground beef and rice topped with a fried egg. Several small grocery stores like the Plainfield Meat Market provide residents convenient destinations for fresh meat, produce and ready-to-cook meals. Chain grocery stores like Aldi and Stop and Shop have locations in neighboring Cranston, around 1.5 miles from Silver Lake. The Americana Expo Center Flea Market features numerous booths run by local vendors selling jewelry, memorabilia, fashion accessories, housewares and more.
Savoring the rich flavors at El Quetzal Central American Bakery, a hidden gem in Silver Lake.
Silver Lake's restaurants offer a variety of cuisines to satisfy diverse palates.
Popular Peruvian "Silpancho" dish at Julianna's Restaurant, a culinary gem in Silver Lake.
Embark on a Guatemalan culinary journey at Mi Hacienda Restaurant in Silver Lake.
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Head for the hills at Neutaconkanut Park
The lake may be a relic of the past, but there are plenty of parks near Silver Lake. The one-block Clarence Street Playground offers families a place within walking distance, while the 88-acre Neutaconkanut Park and Hill has enough amenities to fill the day. Neutaconkanut Park includes a skate park, pool, hiking trails, and views of Providence from the highest point within city limits. The hill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, and a natural habitat for wildlife such as deer, foxes, turkeys, and more. Residents can also visit James J. Ahern Park to make use of the playground, basketball court, baseball field and walking paths.
Children love to run around at Clarence Street Playground in Silver Lake.
Escape to nature's embrace at Neutaconkanut Hill Park, an action park in Silver Lake.
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Commuting made easy
Downtown Providence is less than 4 miles from the neighborhood, a trip that will take around 15 minutes via Route 6, also known as the Dennis J. Roberts Expressway. Bus stations along Plainfield Street offer residents a place to pick up the Route 19 bus to downtown Providence. For longer road trips, Boston is located 60 miles north, a trip that will take 90 minutes or more depending on traffic. Rhode Island Hospital is less than 3 miles outside the neighborhood, and the T.F. Green International Airport is 8.5 miles south of Silver Lake.
Kennedy Plaza, located in the heart of Downtown Providence with buses routing through the state.
Providence Amtrak Train Station conveniently located in Downtown Providence.
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History and art in downtown Providence
Downtown Providence offers multiple museums and attractions. Residents can take their kids to play at the Providence Children’s Museum, take in the art exhibits at the RISD Museum, see a play at the Providence Performing Arts Center or learn about Rhode Island history at the John Brown House Museum. The Roger Williams Park Zoo, located 5 miles outside Silver Lake, features 40 acres of animal exhibits, a wetlands walking trail, play space and rides for families to enjoy. Providence Place Cinemas is 2.5 miles outside of Silver Lake and screens movies on 16 screens, while Lang's Bowlarama, 1.5 miles from the neighborhood, has retained the same retro charm that first attracted bowling pros and hobbyists alike when it opened in the 1960s.
A wide variety of historical monuments can be found in Downtown Providence.
Kennedy Plaza, in Downtown Providence with buses routing throughout the state.
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Crime and Safety
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Silver Lake
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Silver Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Lake, Providence sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Lake, Providence over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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