$526,988Average Value$217Average Price per Sq Ft1Home 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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Parks in this Area
Burr's Hill Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Warren Recreation Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Jamiel Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Kent Street Park
Tennis
Pickleball
Audubon Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
Boating
Kayak/Canoe
River
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
31 min drive
Bus
Ri-136 Before Highlander School
Bus
Tpi Composites (On Market)
Bus
Opposite 319 Metacom
North Warren Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Warren, Warren sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Warren, Warren over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fantastic opportunity to build a new home in Warren, RI. This corner lot has underground utilities available nearby on Strawberry Lane to include gas, electricity, town water and sewer. Convenient location, close to highway access, parks, restaurants, shopping and more. The seller has a Boundary Survey Plan, CAD plans, zoning certificate and plans for building the "Windsor" a colonial style
Former Raggedy Ann Nursery School. Zoned for Nursery School, Day Care, Music or Dance studio or Residential home. Very well cared for one level commercial building in a residential area. Property has replacement windows, up to fire code, fenced playground and more!
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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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