Popular with investors and first-time homebuyers, Wildes Corner is a no-frills residential area centered around a pond. This triangular Warwick neighborhood between the coastal communities of Oakland Beach and Buttonwoods has a busy commercial district, a local library branch and Little Pond, an oblong waterway for fishing and swimming.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Allen Gammons
BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate
(401) 208-0582
434 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$300,000 Price
Ania Kent
BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate
(401) 593-4359
108 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$411,000 Price
Friedman Group
Compass
(401) 593-2793
98 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$442,000 Price
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
105 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$327,000 Price
The Petreccia Group
RE/MAX ADVANTAGE GROUP
(401) 208-2831
145 Total Sales
2 in Wildes Corner
$270K - $345K Price Range
Yvonne Sousa
LoKation Real Estate
(401) 645-4299
159 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$320,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wildes Corner | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick over the last 12 months is $524,900, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$519,900
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Median Sale Price
$524,900
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$422,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$314,400
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$524,900
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
23
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
42%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$352
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Number of Homes
573
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Number of Homes for Sale
4
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Median Year Built
1976
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Months of Supply
2.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,405
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,571
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,226
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$2,300
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,550
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,550
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,700
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,700
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Total Population
1,367
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Median Age
45
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Population Density
6 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$82,699
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$98,378
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High School Graduates
96.4%
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College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
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Annual Precipitation
47''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
44''
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Bikeability
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Once a summer colony, now a nostalgic community of beach cottages
Greenwich Bay-front suburb surrounding Warwick City Park and Buttonwoods Beach
East side Warwick suburb convenient to Narragansett Bay beaches
Quiet and scenic suburb removed from the more bustling parts of Warwick
Suburban neighborhood that doubles as a major transportation hub.
Midcentury suburban homes within arm's reach of T.F. Green Airport.
