A riverside suburban enclave with several nearby amenities, Centreville, located upon the Pawtuxet River, was one of the more productive mill towns in 19th century Rhode Island and one of the first in the state to industrialize. Though manufacturing is no longer prevalent in Centreville, remnants of industrial architecture have been redeveloped for modern community use.
Centreville is populated with raised ranch-style, split-level and colonial homes. Walking through Centreville reveals narrow residential streets with predominantly straight driveways and attached garages. Most sidewalk infrastructure diverted to main roads and schools like Maisie E. Quinn, a preschool within the neighborhood. Many houses in Centreville are older, with post-World War II builds standing beside renovated 19th-century residences. James Duffer, 5-year Realtor with RISE Real Estate Consultants, says, “Home prices are lower than usual in the area, which is good, when many residents drive to Providence for work.” Single-family homes range from $250,000 to $500,000, varying on lot size and square footage.
Several locales in Centreville overlook the Pawtuxet River. Manchester Street Park has a fishing dock and picnic tables, and Matteson Pond Rec Area is a 12-acre fishing pond with trails and benches. Washington Secondary Trail is a scenic walking path that cuts through town. On a morning stroll, residents can view the centuries-old mills and the churning river that powered them.
For local eats, Ricotti’s West Warwick lies on the southern end of Centreville. They serve hot and cold subs and are known for having a 29-inch party sub special on their menu. For dessert or a morning bite, there’s Master Donuts to the west. They’re a small shop that serves hot donuts, cakes and bubble tea. They also feature an ice-cream-filled donut as a special order. As far as retail, Cowesett Corners Shopping Center is across Quaker Lane, just outside the eastern neighborhood border for groceries like Stop & Shop, variety stores like Five Below or Petco for furry companions.
Duffer says, “A lot of Centreville’s historic mills have been reinvigorated for community use.” The Centreville Mill, a textile mill used during the Civil War, has been converted into a flea market and antique store. The one across the river, Agawam Mill, is now a community art center that hosts art classes and showcases local works.
West Warwick Public Schools serve Centreville’s children, with nearby options including John F. Horgan School, rated a C on Niche, John F. Deering Middle, rated a C-plus, and West Warwick High, rated a B. West Warwick High features a Career and Technical Education Pathways program, where students can prepare for college and beyond in 10 different industries, including music performance, computer science and bioscience.
The RIPTA 23 bus line serves Centreville for public transportation. The bus takes residents north as far as neighboring Lippitt. Rhode Island State Route 117 runs north along the neighborhood and takes residents 15 miles to downtown Providence. There’s also the bustling Interstate 95 to the east, allowing access up and down the East Coast for commutes, road trips and getaways. Centreville was built from the land’s unique access to the Pawtuxet River. Throughout its history, the community has thrived on the river for recreation, and its old infrastructure has evolved with its residents and their needs.
Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
86 Total Sales
2 in Centreville
$255K - $420K Price Range
Jaclyn Arruda
Century 21 Limitless
(401) 234-8052
26 Total Sales
1 in Centreville
$440,000 Price
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
402 Total Sales
2 in Centreville
$330K - $358K Price Range
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
116 Total Sales
4 in Centreville
$175K - $330K Price Range
Eduardo Marines
REALPRO by The Water
(401) 240-4724
67 Total Sales
1 in Centreville
$540,000 Price
Jeannine Harrington
The Brown Group Realty
(401) 661-1680
63 Total Sales
1 in Centreville
$267,000 Price
On average, homes in Centreville, West Warwick sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Centreville, West Warwick over the last 12 months is $362,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,760 - $2,035 per month
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