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Richmond offers rural landscapes and encourages an outdoorsy lifestyle
Richmond is a rural, New England town with dense wood and sprawling fields. This is where outdoor enthusiasts can go hiking or fishing in a secluded, country landscape that contrasts much of the state. There’s an aspect of Richmond that almost feels southern, with its open land and privacy; however, the area maintains Rhode Island charm in its architecture and plant life. “People move here for a rural, subdued lifestyle,” says Dan Harding, a Realtor with Lila Delman Compass who has 20 years of experience selling in the area, “It’s a great place to be remote.”
Richmond, Rhode Island hosts the eagerly awaited Washington County Fair every year.
The playground at Beaver River Park welcomes visitors before they explore the wooded trails in Richmond, Rhode Island.
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Bungalows and Colonials on sizable properties
Drive down Richmond’s narrow, two-lane roads and find bungalows alongside homes with clapboard siding. Here, passersby will see American flags hanging off wooden decks through dense, diverse forest, with picket fences or stone walls bordering properties. Prices fall within a wide range here; a small three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch-style home sells for around $300,000. A three- or four-bedroom farmhouse or colonial-style home sells for $400,000 to $600,000. “This is a good place if you want to escape,” says Harding. “You get more space and value than properties closer to the shoreline or condensed in cities.” From there, prices jump into the millions for luxury properties, many located within The Preserve Sporting Club & Residencies, which spans 3,500 acres of wilderness. Here, members and residents can go hunting, shooting, fishing and horseback riding or enjoy the various amenities, from a tennis court and pool to a spa and fitness center.
Forest-lined properties in Richmond offer quiet living off the main road.
Rural Richmond features cozy Cape Cods and classic bungalows tucked among trees.
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Chariho High School features a Marine Technology Center
Students are zoned for the Chariho Regional School District and can attend Richmond Elementary School before moving to Chariho Middle School. Both schools receive a B-plus rating from Niche. Then, they can finish their studies at Chariho High School, a B-rated school from Niche. The high school has a Marine Technology Center in which students can opt to learn about boat design, construction, safety and navigation and, if they complete the required coursework, become ABYC certified.
Richmond’s Chariho High School earns a niche grade of B- with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
With a B rating and 11:1 ratio, Richmond Elementary supports small class sizes.
Chariho Middle School balances academics with a B- niche score and small class sizes.
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Locals enjoy golfing, fishing and birdwatching
“There’s a rural lifestyle, with woods and parks that you don’t find much elsewhere in the state,” says Harding. Black Farm State Management Area spans nearly 250 acres and offers scenic trails through a forest of maple, oak and pine. On walks, locals pass abandoned railroads peeking through the brush or old stone remains amid the forest. Residents fish at Plain Pond, which sits at the park’s center, or go birdwatching in the surrounding woods. Richmond also accommodates golfers. Within the neighborhood’s boundaries, there are five courses: Richmond Country Club, Pinecrest Golf Course, Laurel Lane Country Club, Wood River Golf Course, and Meadow Brook Golf Course.
The Richmond Market offers produce and meals
Residents grab ingredients for dinner from Richmond Market, a local grocery store inside a timber farmhouse on Kingstown Road. The market offers produce out of wooden baskets and an array of fresh seafood and meat. There’s also a deli inside that’s a local favorite for breakfast and fresh subs. Across the street, in a shopping center, there’s a Stop & Shop alongside Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walgreens and a few gas stations.
Shoppers browse regional selections at Richmond Market, a neighborhood grocer in Richmond, RI.
Families stock up at Stop & Shop in Richmond, Rhode Island ahead of the weekend.
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A day at the Washington County Fair
Every August, the Washington County Fair is held on Richmond Townhouse Road. The fair celebrates the county’s rural heritage and hosts an onslaught of fun for all ages. Festivities include a lineup of country artists on the main stage and Ferris wheel rides. Food vendors offer funnel cakes and corndogs, and families take the kids to kiddie land, where they can enjoy fun-size rides. Locals also shop inside tents and booths from various local vendors or pet animals at the petting zoo.
Hopping on I-95 to reach Providence
“Depending on where in Richmond you live, you’re only a 20-minute drive from the ocean,” says Harding. Along with access to various spots up and down the shoreline, residents can get to Providence by traveling U.S. Interstate 95 for about 30 miles.
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On average, homes in Richmond, RI sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Richmond, RI over the last 12 months is $540,000, up 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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