Washington Park
Neighborhood Reviews
Washington Park hosts 1930s homes in a range of styles
Washington Park has a grid of residential city streets lined with mid-20th-century homes on small lots. “It’s super diverse. A lot of young people look here who can’t afford the Armory District,” says Jane Driver, an associate broker with Residential Properties Limited who has served Providence for 24 years. There is a range of architectural variety for homebuyers to choose from — single-family bungalows and Colonial Revivals are priced between $275,000 and $400,000, and multi-family properties on the market for $500,000. A renovated Queen Anne home costs about $550,000.
Go out for burritos and margaritas from Casa Azul Taquería
“Providence maintains an independent, entrepreneurial spirit, so residents prefer to support local restaurants in the area,” says Jim DeRentis, a Realtor with Residential Properties Limited and a fourth-generation Providence native. Casa Azul Taquería serves Mexican favorites like birria tacos and margaritas, while Brass Monkey is an elevated sports bar and grill serving wings and nachos. A couple of small family-owned grocery stores, like Nuñez Fruit Market, serve the neighborhood, and residents can travel 2 miles south to shop at larger supermarkets like Shaw’s. There aren’t retail stores in Washington Park, but the neighborhood is 3 miles from Downtown Providence, which hosts a variety of shopping opportunities.
Thousands of carved pumpkins line the walkways at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Providence residents enjoy free entry to the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the museum and planetarium on the first Saturday of every month. The community also gathers for seasonal events— the zoo hosts the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in October and the Holiday Lights Spectacular in November and December. The neighborhood can also explore the arts and culture across the city at venues like the Providence Performing Arts Center or attend close-knit community events at the Washington Park Library. The public library hosts recurring meetings, including a knitting circle, a bilingual story hour with stories in Spanish and English and a board game club.
Learning in Providence
Students are zoned to the Providence School District, which offers school choice. Children may begin at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary, which has a C-minus grade from Niche. Students may advance to C-minus-rated Roger Williams Middle and finish at the Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, which has yet to be rated by Niche. High school students can get involved by joining sports teams or contributing to the JSEC Cavalier Chronicle, the school's newspaper. “Providence is known for its academic institutions. On the culinary side, there’s Johnson and Wales University,” DeRentis says. The university’s Harborside campus, which houses its culinary program, is along the neighborhood’s southern border.
Stroll along scenic walking trails at Roger Williams Park
Columbia Park is in the middle of the neighborhood and offers a small playground and basketball court for pick-up games. Residents can enjoy riverfront views on the walkways around the Save the Bay Center, a non-profit organization that offers a living classroom and marine science programs. Just over Washington Park’s western edge is the city’s largest park. Roger William Park is a 427-acre outdoor space with nature trails, a bike park and ball fields. Residents can explore the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium or stroll through the Japanese Garden, which blooms with light pink cherry blossoms in the spring.Ride the RIPTA to Downtown Providence
Sidewalk-lined streets allow locals to walk to nearby restaurants and amenities, and bus stops operated by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority are peppered throughout the neighborhood. Driving personal vehicles is common; U.S. Route 1 bisects Washington Park and Interstate 95 runs along the neighborhood’s northwestern edge.
Washington Park hosts industrial plants and commercial businesses
Locals live along organized residential streets, but the portside section of the neighborhood hosts several manufacturing facilities and industrial plants. There is also a commercial section with office buildings and businesses in the northern part of Washington Park.
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Amanda Boivin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
Innovations Realty
(401) 406-4077
625 Total Sales
6 in Washington Park
$340K - $660K Price Range
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Ramiro Encizo
Ramiro Encizo
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
105 Total Sales
2 in Washington Park
$247K - $380K Price Range
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
341 Total Sales
2 in Washington Park
$385K - $430K Price Range
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
1 in Washington Park
$379,000 Price
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Yvonne Sousa
Yvonne Sousa
RISE REC
(401) 645-4299
185 Total Sales
1 in Washington Park
$320,000 Price
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Melissa Rose
Melissa Rose
RE/MAX River's Edge
(508) 622-7584
177 Total Sales
1 in Washington Park
$265,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Roger Williams Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Events
Columbia Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Councilman Miguel Luna Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Adopted Smith Street Playground
- Playground
Bear Ground
Washington Park Cal Ripken League
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/2/2016
Niche Review
The houses are one family houses. They are nice quality, but they are almost a century old, if not ever the century. Because I live on the Cranston/ Providence city line, the Cranston section is a little nicer.
4/19/2019
Niche Review
I am a fairly new home owner in the neighborhood. My family and I were apprehensive about moving to Providence. While looking at home we considered many neighborhoods but fell in love with Washington Park. I've come to love the suburban feel while being minutes from downtown.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Washington Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Washington Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Park, Providence sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Park, Providence over the last 12 months is $339,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,000
Median Sale Price
$339,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,237
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,825
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,730
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
978
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 6:30pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,715
Median Age
33
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,361
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,919
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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City blocks, community spaces and I-95 access 2 miles from downtown Providence
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South Elmwood
Freeway access and rolling hills on the edge of Providence
Upper South Providence
Single- and multifamily homes near the costume jewelry capital of the world
Edgewood
Historic coastal community between Roger Williams Park and the Providence River
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