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A lot more than just the State House
Smith Hill is to Rhode Island what Capitol Hill is to the U.S. This is where decisions happen, where elected officials take votes that affect the daily lives of Rhode Islanders. The domed Rhode Island State House is the neighborhood’s crown jewel, but its central location and abundance of multifamily homes, condos and cottages are why people live there.
"The Independent Man" on top of the Rhode Island State House in Providence.
Journey from Smith Hill begins at Providence Train Station, with the iconic State House behind.
Escape to tranquility with the Providence River Walk, just minutes from Smith Hill.
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Multifamily houses and Victorian residences
Residential architecture in Smith Hill reflects the design sensibilities of New England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Federal-style homes, Queen Anne residences, colonial revival homes and multifamily houses sit next to each other on packed residential streets behind sidewalks. Multifamily homes dominate the area, including owner-occupied dwellings and investment properties. Neighbors park on the street or in small driveways. Prices range from about $211,000 to $615,000.
Multifamily homes can be found throughout the Smith Hill neighborhood on Orns Street.
Colonial architectural jewels like this one can be found on West Park Street in Smith Hill.
Rows of Colonial homes can be admired at Jewett Street in Smith Hill.
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Get some cheesecake near the State House
The American Renaissance-style Rhode Island State House came online in 1904. The marble structure houses offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and general treasurer, and the public is welcome to tour the building during regular business hours. Next to the State House Providence Place, a central retail hub for the city with merchants like the North Face and the Cheesecake Factory.
Indulge in Cheesecake Factory's variety just minutes from Smith Hill.
Satisfy your sweet cravings with Cheesecake Factory, a short drive from Smith Hill.
Satisfy your cravings at Cheesecake Factory, a short drive from Smith Hill in Providence.
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What's a "cabinet?" Not what you think
Smith Hill is known for its cuisine. Hot dogs prepared “all the way” from the neighborhood’s Original New York System are a Rhode Island institution. The New York System also sells cheese fries, sandwiches and “cabinets,” or Rhode Island’s version of a milkshake. Neighbors start their days with coffee at the Rise ‘n Shine Coffee shop on the first floor of a historic carriage house. Los Andes restaurant serves Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine in a dining room with a giant fish tank.
Baba's Original New York System in Smith Hill is known for its popular "All The Way" weiners.
Baba's Original New York System famous weiners and milkshake
Sip on nostalgia at Original New York System in Smith Hill, savoring the best milkshakes in town
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Stuff that's stranger than fiction
POP, a kitschy vintage store of midcentury modern furnishings, pop culture artifacts and other oddities, sits inside a renovated factory building. Neighbors can furnish their homes with trinkets like fuzzy flamingos, classic television sets and hand-shaped chairs.
Unearth treasures at POP, a vast antique store just minutes from Smith Hill.
POP is a one stop shop for antiques in Smith Hill.
Travel through the past when visiting POP Antiques in the Smith Hill neighborhood.
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Providence Public Schools nearby
Kids living in Smith Hill can attend Providence Public Schools. Harry Kizirian Elementary School sits within Smith Hill, teaching about 560 kids. The school has a C-minus rating from Niche. Nathanael Greene Middle School, rated C, is right around the corner. Nearby Hope High School has a C-minus rating. Hope students can participate in extracurricular activities like boxing, improvisational comedy and sports.
Preparing bright futures at Harry Kizirian Elementary School in Smith Hill.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School can be found in the Smith Hill neighborhood.
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Easy highway and train access
Interstate 95 hugs the neighborhood. The highway runs north to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and south to the Connecticut shoreline. U.S. Routes 1 and 44 sit near Smith Hill, as does Route 146, which connects Providence to Worcester, Massachusetts. Commuters to Boston can drive there in just over an hour or take the commuter rail train from Providence to South Station. Amtrak service is also available.
Escape to tranquility with the Providence River Walk, just minutes from Smith Hill.
Providence Amtrak Train Station is close to Smith Hill and can commute to Boston.
Providence Amtrak Train Station connects the Smith Hill neighborhood to many states.
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Skate park and green space
Smith Hill has a handful of small green spaces, including Davis Park. Kids play on the playground, Saturday morning baseball games happen and people plant seeds in the community garden. Basketball games, picnics and playground outings happen at Joseph P. Hassett Sr. Memorial Park. Kids practice their tricks at Father Lennon Park Skatepark, where the skating area has colorful graffiti.
Practice your hoops at the basketball court in Davis Park, Smith Hill.
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Smith Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Smith Hill, Providence sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Smith Hill, Providence over the last 12 months is $365,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Turnkey three-family with upside and a buildable R-4 lot next door for additional income or future expansion (buyer to perform due diligence). Each unit features 3 bedrooms, with the 2nd and 3rd floors fully rehabbed in the last four years. Major capital items handled: the roof was re-plywooded and re-shingled 4 years ago. Clean, updated interiors, strong rentability, and multiple exit strategies
Turnkey three-family with upside and a buildable R-4 lot next door for additional income or future expansion (buyer to perform due diligence). Each unit features 3 bedrooms, with the 2nd and 3rd floors fully rehabbed in the last four years. Major capital items handled: the roof was re-plywooded and re-shingled 4 years ago. Clean, updated interiors, strong rentability, and multiple exit strategies
Rare opportunity buildable R-4 lot with 2,178 sq/ft of potential plus a turnkey three-family next door (must be sold together). The lot offers multiple development options: build a 2-unit (1,000+ sq/ft each) or a 3-unit (700 sq/ft each), creating additional income or expansion opportunities (buyer to perform due diligence). The existing three-family features 3 bedrooms per unit, with the 2nd
Newer Construction, town house duplex, just two units as part of the association. 3 big bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms,partially finished basement, updated heating system/high efficiency on demand boiler system. Bambu floors, a lot of storage, 2car parking and big and fenced in back yard.
93 Raymond St, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02908 Spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom apartment available on the 3rd floor of a quiet multi-family home in the heart of Providence. This bright unit offers: 3 comfortable bedrooms with plenty of natural light Full bathroom with shower/tub combination Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room perfect for everyday living and
Discover individually unique apartment homes nestled within a renovated historic Providence factory building. Impeccable style and modern details create the perfect lifestyle for the sophisticated urban dweller with rustic and industrial features throughout each residence. Airy green spaces along with a roof top terrace allows residents to enjoy the outdoors right from the comfort of home.
Spacious 3 Bed / 2 Bath Townhouse-Style Apartment in ProvidenceWelcome home to this beautifully updated townhouse-style apartment featuring gleaming hardwood floors throughout and an abundance of natural light. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and rich wood cabinetry.Upstairs you'll
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