Located in Providence County
Smithfield is a suburb of Providence that feels remote. With reservoirs, rivers and large parks, the neighborhood has a wooded, country feel that separates it from the surrounding metropolitan area. Home to Bryant University, buyers can find houses in subdivisions with wide, walkable streets, only about 20 minutes from the state’s capital.
Dense woods and gentle hills define the streetscape in Smithfield. According to Ken Scotti, a broker associate with Re/Max Properties with 22 years of experience selling in the area, “West of Interstate 295, it’s more rural, and homes are spread out. To the east, properties are on smaller lots and closer to each other.” In the $300,000 to $400,000 range, find a three-bedroom ranch-style or Cape Cod property. For $500,000 to $700,000, buyers can expect four-bedroom Colonial-Revival or four-square homes with modern interiors on half an acre or more. These properties might back up to Capron or Georgiaville Pond, giving some residents waterfront access.
Students are zoned for the Smithfield Public School District and can attend Old Country Road Elementary School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche and has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Then, they can attend Vincent J. Gallager Middle School, an A-minus-rated school from Niche with a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, before moving to Smithfield High School, which Niche gives a B-plus and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Smithfield High School offers four Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Business and Finance, Law and Public Safety, Computer Science and Information Technology/Cybersecurity and Teacher Prep. Also within the neighborhood is Bryant University, which, according to the U.S. News & World Report, is the sixth-best regional university in the northeast.
Major employers include Bryant University and Fidelity Investments, which has a corporate office in Smithfield. Douglas Pike is the busiest road In Smithfield. To the west, it leads towards U.S. Interstate 295, and, to the east, it leads to Bryant University. I-295 will lead locals about 11 miles southeast to Providence. Also within the neighborhood is the North Central State Airport, which will lead residents out of Smithfield to anywhere in the world.
Laura’s Bar and Grille, with its cozy stone interior details and extensive dessert and cocktail menu, is a popular family dinner spot. To dine outside, head to Parente’s Restaurant, an American joint with an outdoor deck that hosts live music every Saturday and Sunday. To eat at home, stop by Dave’s Fresh Market at Smithfield Crossing. Also, in this shopping center on Putnam Pike, there’s a Target, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot and more that ensure locals have easy access to everything they need.
The Stillwater Scenic Walkway is a short hike that follows an old railroad and passes through dense forest. Along the shore of Capron Pond and Stillwater Pond, the trail provides access to Stillwater Reservoir. The reservoir is a popular spot for paddle sports, birding and hiking that welcomes dogs off-leash in some areas. The Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink rents their facility to various youth, high school and adult figure skating and ice hockey clubs and offers public skating at select times during the week. Wander a wooden walkway at Esmond Park Conservation Area, which spans 4 acres. This quiet green space is a great place for a quiet, scenic walk along the cattail marshes of the Woonasquatucket River.
"In the fall, Smithfield residents love apple picking,” says Scotti. “There are tons of farms for it.” One option is Steere Orchard on Austin Avenue, which offers apple picking from August to October and peach picking in August and September. The orchard also has a farm stand, selling apples, pumpkins, baked goods and more. During the holiday season, the town hosts their annual All Lit Up Christmas parade, where festive floats and walkers travel from Smithfield High School to the Village Green to light the Christmas tree.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Bruce Cutting
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
(401) 340-3530
42 Total Sales
2 in Smithfield
$615K - $827K Price Range
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
358 Total Sales
1 in Smithfield
$305,000 Price
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
388 Total Sales
3 in Smithfield
$355K - $565K Price Range
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
116 Total Sales
1 in Smithfield
$353,900 Price
Tina Rose
Salzberg Real Estate Agency
(401) 600-2561
39 Total Sales
2 in Smithfield
$340K - $602K Price Range
Kelli Improta
RI Real Estate Services
(401) 593-4513
193 Total Sales
1 in Smithfield
$512,000 Price
On average, homes in Smithfield, RI sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Smithfield, RI over the last 12 months is $479,750, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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