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North Warren

North Warren

$526,988 Average Value
$217 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Rural Rhode Island living

Warren’s north side is the most rural part of the small Rhode Island town, with family farms and a sprawling Palmer Riverfront nature reserve taking up most of the land. Realtor Ryan Traynor of HomeSmart Professionals, a lifelong North Warren local, says Warren gives classic small-town New England vibes. “People compare the Warren-Bristol region to Newport, which is the most popular area in Rhode Island. Warren and Bristol are like mini Newports. They both have great restaurants and a lot of history, but not as many tourists,” he says. Century 21 Topsail Realtor Ryan Fonseca, who has more than 5 years of experience in the Bristol-Warren market, agrees, observing that North Warren’s quieter, more laid-back atmosphere and its proximity to Warren’s idyllic downtown are central to the neighborhood’s appeal.

Classic 20th-century construction on spacious lots

Small pockets of development, filled with Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, split levels and ranch-style homes, are tucked between farmland and groves of oak and maple trees. Most residential roads branch from Market Street and Birch Swamp Road, far enough away from the river and the Warren Reservoir that flooding isn’t a big concern. And developments are spread out enough that many homes enjoy lot sizes ranging between a third and a quarter of an acre. “During Covid, we saw an influx of people coming in from big metro areas like New York and California, and it definitely flooded the housing market. There is some new development going up, but the Bristol-Warren area is so thickly settled that there’s not much buildable land left,” Traynor says, observing that the increasing population keeps the market hot. North Warren homes typically sell after 34 days on the market, about 10 days faster than the national average. Prices start at around $345,000 and can go up to almost $880,000.

Bristol-Warren Regional Schools and Roger Williams University

The Bristol-Warren Regional School District serves North Warren kids. It allows open enrollment, meaning students can apply to attend any school in the system, regardless of their home address. Many go to Hugh Cole Elementary, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche. It’s the closest elementary school to the neighborhood, within about 3 miles of most homes. B-rated Kickemuit, Bristol-Warren’s only middle school, is a few blocks away. The district’s one high school, B-rated Mt. Hope, is in Bristol, about 5 miles south of North Warren. Mt. Hope offers dual enrollment pre-calculus and algebra classes in partnership with Roger Williams University, a private school on the far south end of the Bristol peninsula. The university offers the only Juris Doctor program in Rhode Island and more than 40 undergraduate majors. Highlander Charter’s upper school campus is in a former Catholic school building on Market Street in central North Warren. The independent public charter school gets a C-plus from Niche.

Warren Land Conservation Trust’s largest property

The Haile Farm Preserve covers over 60 acres of North Warren’s riverfront marshes, shrub swamps and red maple woodland. It’s the largest of several natural areas owned and maintained by the Warren Land Conservation Trust. Several trails, the longest of which is half a mile, web through the reserve, accessible from the end of New Industrial Way near the Jade Engineered Plastics building. South of Haile Farm, Warren Family Fun Center has a driving range, a 9-hole minigolf course and a walk-up ice cream parlor. Windswept Farm, home of Brown University’s equestrian team, is near the Warren Reservoir on North Warren’s southeast side. Aside from boarding the team’s horses and hosting practices, the farm also offers riding lessons, a summer camp and stable space to the general public.

Palmer Riverfront dining in Downtown Warren

Traynor notes that some farms in the area have small shops or markets, like the one at Frerichs Farm. The family-owned and operated farm/retail nursery’s gift shop, which is open from April to January, is stocked with seasonal gifts, décor and gardening items. Just north of the neighborhood, across the Massachusetts border, Johnson’s Roadside Farm Market sells locally grown, seasonal produce, baked goods and deli items. But downtown is the heart of Warren’s shopping and dining scene. A couple miles southeast of North Warren, Tom’s Market is a small regional grocery store. It’s close to Sowams Cider Works Company’s tasting room, which serves locally crafted ciders from across a vintage Victorian-era bar. Both Traynor and Fonseca recommend eateries near the Palmer Riverfront a few blocks west, including Waterdog Kitchen & Bar. The waterfront restaurant is known for New England seafood and Portuguese fare. They also recommend the Wharf Tavern, nearby. The historic wharf building has been in use in one form or another since the 1700s; today, it’s an upscale eatery known for coastal New England dishes with international flair.

Commuting to Providence via Massachusetts

Rhode Island Route 136 runs north-south through Warren. The stretch that goes through North Warren is known locally as Market Street. The main road has a few Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, or RIPTA, bus stops. The bus system is regional, with routes through Warren, Bristol, Providence and beyond. Heading north, Route 136 crosses the border into Massachusetts, connecting to Interstate 195, which runs west into Providence, the state capital and a regional employment hub. The nearly 13-mile drive can take just 20 minutes with no traffic, but typically takes 25 to 45 minutes during rush hour. The 5.5-mile drive south into Downtown Providence takes roughly 15 minutes, during rush hour or not.

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Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

31 min drive

Bus

Ri-136 Before Highlander School

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Tpi Composites (On Market)

Bus

Opposite 319 Metacom

North Warren Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
269
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,672
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,258
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,127
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$107,307
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,447

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
32''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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