Wildes Corner
Shopping on Shore Drive
Shore Drive is where people go to grab a bite. West Shore Coffee Bar is a funky hangout with a diner-style bar and sweet concoctions like a banana split latte. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a local chain known for its wide selection and prepared foods, is also on Shore Drive. Raspberry cinnamon sticks and double-flavored Danishes are available at Antonio’s Bakery, and pepperoni rounds and Italian subs are next door at Charlie’s Deli. Picasso’s Pizza and Pub is a laid-back sports bar with pool tables, TVs and an extensive menu ranging from Reuben sandwiches to broccoli pies. Meadowbrook Lanes is pure retro fun, with bowling balls sized for kids’ hands and special events like karaoke night. For daily errands, neighbors head to Warwick Avenue, another major transportation route for residents. Helpful amenities are clustered here, including Walgreens, CVS, Big Lots and Dollar General. For groceries, there’s a large Stop & Shop supermarket and smaller niche businesses like the Sandy Lane Meat Market and Dockside Seafood Marketplace.
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An Ocean State haven for first-time buyers
“In this area, as you get closer to Oakland Beach, you’ll see a lot of two-bedroom, one-bathroom homes,” says Realtor Stefanie Carr. “It does seem like a great place to find an investment property, or if you’re a first-time homebuyer.” Houses in Wildes Corner typically have half an acre of land, grassy front lawns and mature trees. Period details, such as brick fireplaces or clawfoot tubs, persevere, but properties here are ideal for homebuyers who want to add some updates. Prices start in the mid $300,000s.
Educational and athletic achievement in Wildes Corner
Park Elementary, which scores a B-minus on Niche, is another school in the local pipeline, with 200 students enrolled in Grades K-5. Bordering Little Pond and the main thoroughfare of Shore Road is Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School, a large public junior high school with about 1,160 students enrolled in Grades 6-8. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 and a C-plus rating. Pilgrim High School, one of two public high schools in Warwick, has over 1,000 students and earns a B-minus. Cheerleading, ice hockey and soccer teams at Pilgrim all won division championships in 2019.Warwick Public Library's StoryWalk
Set in a bold red brick building on the north side of Wildes Corner is the central branch of the Warwick Public Library. Neighbors can read a story as they walk through the library grounds, thanks to a partnership between the library and the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department. Called a StoryWalk, the exhibit places an illustrated children’s book, page by page, along a walking path, combining reading with physical activity. “And Here’s to You” by David Elliot was installed as a StoryWalk on the library grounds in May 2023. When the temperature rises, neighbors head to the public beach at Little Pond for a swim in its fresh water. Fishing is a popular activity there, too.
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The interstate and T.F. Green Airport
Wildes Corner is minutes from U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 95. It’s also 2 miles away from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. From the airport, neighbors can take the commuter rail into downtown Boston. Providence is 12 miles north, and Boston is 61 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Saffer
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
118 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$327,000 Price
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Elizabeth Lamoureux
Elizabeth Lamoureux
eXp Realty
(401) 561-7041
20 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$259,900 Price
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Aliesha Noonan
Aliesha Noonan
Responds QuicklyNoonan/Lombardi, REALTORS® LLC
(401) 320-4835
201 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$199,900 Price
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Noah Donnelly
Noah Donnelly
Responds QuicklyRI Real Estate Services
(401) 214-6242
60 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$254,000 Price
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Emma Parker
EP
Emma Parker
Responds QuicklyEdge Realty RI
(401) 681-3579
57 Total Sales
2 in Wildes Corner
$282K - $375K Price Range
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Paula Cardi
PC
Paula Cardi
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Limitless PRG
(401) 214-9540
75 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$312,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oakland Beach Skateboard Park
Warwick City Park
Bayside Dog Park
Warwick City Park / Buttonwoods Beach
Boyd Field
Transit
Wildes Corner Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick over the last 12 months is $457,500, up 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$274,900
Median Sale Price
$457,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$457,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$763,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
54%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
553
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,359
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,524
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,367
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,699
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,378
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 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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