Matthew Antonio
Chart House, REALTORS®
(401) 425-3054
88 Total Sales
1 in Boyden Heights
$651,000 Price
Boyden Heights
Step right up, folks, don’t be shy: Boyden Heights may have once been a Coney Island of New England, but this former recreation hub is entering a new phase. George Boyden was the founder of Boyden Heights amusement park and other fun destinations along the shore, which eventually shuttered and gave way to a Standard Oil tank farm. Yet the waterfront around Boyden Heights has remained unobscured, and today it’s rapidly attracting homebuyers who value a quieter green retreat. If you want a splash of excitement, though, it’s still easy to reach.
“People in this area are going to seek out Barrington for dining options, it’s that close,” says Realtor Elizabeth Kirk. “
Housing styles in Boyden Heights lean towards modest and tidy. For example, you can find renovated prewar bungalows that are set next to other timeless genres like Cape Cods, giving a classic suburban feel to the neighborhood overall. Look for prices to start in the low $400,000s. Roomier styles are available once you move into the mid $400,000s. If you prefer midcentury simplicity, there are ranches with a fenced backyard and classic open floor plan. Or go big with an updated four-bedroom, two-story American foursquare: the quintessential wide front porch is great for entertaining or lounging.
Silver Spring School is a K-5 elementary that enrolls 250 students. With a close student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1, it’s no wonder that this school earned high marks from Niche: an A- in the teachers category and a B overall. Riverside Middle is also well regarded. Despite a larger student body of 530 students in grades 6-8, it too maintains an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Niche gave the school a B+ in the teachers category, and a B- overall. In 2023, Riverside Middle received a Golden Apple Award, which is a state initiative to recognize creative and safe classroom environments. East Providence High is the largest school in the local pipeline, with over 1,500 students enrolled. Niche gives the school a B- overall. The school got a full makeover, and in 2021 a new building opened with 45 classrooms and abundant athletic facilities.
Buses run along Pawtucket Avenue, the central thoroughfare for Boyden Heights. From here, various recreational and outdoor destinations fork off. While only a 6-hole course, the Silver Spring Golf Club is considered a hidden gem among devoted locals. The Boyden Heights Conservation Area offers 10 acres of woodlands and marshy cove to immerse in. A dock jutting into the cove is great for observing birds —and across the cove you can spy the Squantum Association’s Colonial Revival clubhouse. Also nearby is the East Bay Bike Path, a 14.5-mile paved trail that runs along a former railroad route. Restaurants like Spaghetti Lane in Barrington are go-to crowd-pleasers, with dependable menu items like mushroom risotto and eggplant parmesan.
Boyden Heights is moving to quieter days, but a spirit of fun endures.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matthew Antonio
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Jim DeRentis
Jim DeRentis
Responds QuicklyResidential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8759
478 Total Sales
1 in Boyden Heights
$399,000 Price
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Karl Martone
Karl Martone
RE/MAX Properties
(401) 407-6503
335 Total Sales
1 in Boyden Heights
$570,000 Price
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Rosamaria Pereira
Rosamaria Pereira
Lamacchia Realty, Inc
(401) 287-8176
52 Total Sales
8 in Boyden Heights
$278K - $426K Price Range
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Barry Alofsin
Barry Alofsin
BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate
(401) 414-2854
47 Total Sales
2 in Boyden Heights
$625,000 Price Range
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Jess Powers
Jess Powers
Real Broker, LLC
(401) 244-5404
223 Total Sales
2 in Boyden Heights
$365K - $370K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rose Larisa Memorial Park
Sabin Point Park
Frank DelleFemine Field
Columbia Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Stillhouse Cove Gaspee Memorial
Edgewood Waterfront Preservation
Transit
Boyden Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boyden Heights, Riverside sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Boyden Heights, Riverside over the last 12 months is $300,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
140
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,570
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,205
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,213
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,694 - $3,651 per month
- Winchester Park and Woods
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 634+ Sq Ft
- 125 Village Green N
- Riverside, RI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,350
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,087
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,795
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 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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