Matthew Eliason
Responds Quickly
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(401) 406-5065
55 Total Sales
1 in Bald Hill
$86,000 Price
Bald Hill
Suburban Neighborhood in West Warwick, Rhode Island
Kent County 02886
Bald Hill is the place to be if you want quick access to entertainment and shopping destinations. This is not your typical suburb laid out like a grid: instead, winding residential roads are interspersed with commercial corridors. You’re a bit outside T.F. Green International Airport, so this is a step removed from Warwick City Center, but the atmosphere is still bustling. Call it suburban living with gusto.
Stefanie Carr, a Realtor with Lila Delman Compass, points out that neighborhoods like Bald Hill appeal to homebuyers precisely because of this interesting blend of amenities. “Warwick has a lot of residential stretches, but you’ll also see a lot of industrial and commercial development here, too. Having Interstate 95 run through here is super convenient.”
Still, despite Bald Hill’s bustling surroundings, the residential stretches themselves are quintessentially quiet. You’ll see midcentury ranches, Cape Cods and split-level homes on streets closed to through traffic. Large shade trees stand on lots with fenced backyards, and driveways lead to attached garages. Some have been renovated to include modern finishes and fixtures in key areas like the floors, bathrooms and kitchens. Prices are in the low $300,000s to low $400,000s.
Two schools in the local pipeline sit close to each other on the south side —plus they’re near these residential stretches— making it a breeze to integrate the daily school routine. Scott Elementary enrolls nearly 250 students in grades K-5. With a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, it received a B-plus from Niche in the teachers category. Winman Junior High is certainly a step up in terms of student population: over 700 are enrolled in grades 6-8. But there’s a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1, helping the school to receive a B-plus in the teachers category. West Warwick High enrolls over 1,000 students in grades 9-12. It scores well across a range of categories, with Niche giving it a B in the clubs and activities category as well as a B overall. The girls’ outdoor track team won state championships in 2023, and in 2022 the performing arts club won a national contest held by the Disney Theatrical Group.
One of the best ways to run errands here is to hop on the neighborhood’s namesake road, also known as Route 2. You’ll find everything from Trader Joe’s to Target, plus fun retail destinations like Barnes & Noble. And even though this strip is lined with fast casual chains, there’s still a local touch to the eateries here: Brewed Awakenings has you covered with coffee and croissants in a cozy lounge setting, while Tree House Tavern will have you knocking back craft beer and chicken wings in a rustic 1860s farmhouse. For weekend diversions, get yourself to Launch Trampoline Park, where everyone can live out their fantasy of bouncing up to the perfect slam dunk.
There’s also plenty of opportunity to play outside, too. Impossible Dream is a colorful playground with make-believe castles and a mini-golf course. Along the west end you can pick up the Washington Secondary Bike Path, which stretches 19 miles from Cranston to western Coventry. The path follows a former railroad line, taking you past forested areas, rivers and historic structures like the Summit General Store, one of the oldest general stores in Rhode Island. Interstate 95 runs along the east end if you want to get back in your car and explore the wider region.
Bald Hill is the kind of suburb that has something to do at every turn.
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Paul Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matthew Eliason
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
RE/MAX Innovations
(401) 406-4077
632 Total Sales
1 in Bald Hill
$588,000 Price
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Toby Kimball
Toby Kimball
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 593-2461
50 Total Sales
1 in Bald Hill
$430,000 Price
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Steven Jacques
Steven Jacques
Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 356-3023
68 Total Sales
1 in Bald Hill
$350,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
324 Total Sales
1 in Bald Hill
$450,000 Price
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Braulio Diaz
BD
Braulio Diaz
Responds QuicklyThe Network
(401) 652-6314
184 Total Sales
2 in Bald Hill
$295K - $425K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
River Point Park
Natick Fields
Riverpoint Park
West Warwick Skate Park
West Warwick River Walk
Brookside Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bald Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bald Hill, West Warwick sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bald Hill, West Warwick over the last 12 months is $397,980, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$400,000
Median Single Family Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Price
$439,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$327,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Months of Supply
2.30
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
722
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,709
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,074
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,193
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
762
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 411am - 12:30pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 1:30pm
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
2,487
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,690
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,384
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Natick
Former mill neighborhood with an urban residential feel
West Warwick Centre
Post-industrial urban residential neighborhood
Cowesett
Hilltop neighborhood with quiet suburban lifestyle, yet surrounded by amenities.
Greenwood
A neighborhood located right in the city with suburban qualities
Lippitt-Harris
Home to one of the oldest textile mills in Rhode Island
Centreville
Riverside suburb in central West Warwick, once a historic mill town
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