$409,056Average Value$269Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
A former mill town with modest homes and urban charm
Like many New England villages in the industrial era, West Warwick Centre was once a bedroom neighborhood for the mills. Neighbors worked in nearby production facilities during the day, making cotton and other textiles, and came home at night to three-decker homes in urban residential areas. The fabric makers left town long ago, but the historic homes of yesteryear are still there today. West Warwick Centre is now a residential area with big, leafy trees, front lawn accouterments like bird baths and driveway basketball hoops, and streets that look like they’ve seen their fair share of traffic. The median listing price for a single-family home in West Warwick sits around $350,000. Price is the main reason people move to West Warwick, says Jess Powers, team leader and associate broker at Hope State Living with eXp Realty and a 20-year resident of Rhode Island. "It does have a small little downtown area that had a moment of vibrancy in the 1950s and 1960s, but as downtowns got hit pretty hard, the 1980s were not nice to West Warwick, and the 1990s were rough," she says. "There was a resurgence in the 2000s, but it got hit a little harder in the market shift and has taken longer to recover."
Architectural mix covers colonials, ranch styles and more
Houses in West Warwick Centre sit right next to each other on quarter-acre lots. Colonial homes from the early 1900s typically cost between $300,000 and $400,000; ranch-style homes are priced around $340,000; early 20th-century colonials can reach $460,000; and multifamily homes are valued at about $400,000.
Students attend public schools in West Warwick
Kids living in West Warwick Centre can attend the West Warwick Public Schools, rated B-minus by Niche. Some kids attend John F. Horgan Elementary School, rated a C, before advancing to John F. Deering Middle School, which gets a C-plus. West Warwick High School receives a B from Niche and was the first school in Rhode Island to produce the musical “Frozen” after it won a nationwide contest by Disney Theatrical Group.
River Point Park offers sports courts and access to bike trails
On sunny weekend days, neighbors convene at River Point Park, which sits along the curve of the Pawtuxet River. Kids play Little League games here on the baseball field, neighbors play basketball and tennis on sports courts and teenagers practice their tricks at the nearby skate park. Washington Secondary Bike Path, a 19-mile rail trail, runs on the south side of River Point Park. In-line skating, biking, walking and horseback riding happen on this rustic pathway.
Grocery stores and big-box retailers are just east in Warwick
West Warwick Centre is mostly residential, but there are also a few restaurants tucked in that give the neighborhood some extra flavor. Bring the whole family to House of Wu, a cozy Chinese restaurant with big, spacious booths. Get some wings and pizza to go from PVD Pizza West Warwick. Sit down on one of the wooden bar stools at La Casita and enjoy some empanadas and fried plantains. Grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Market Basket are about 2 miles east in Warwick. So is basically every major retail chain. Nearby stores include PetSmart, Ulta Beauty and Famous Footwear.
Route 2 and I-95 connect residents to nearby cities
West Warwick Centre is minutes from Route 2 and Interstate 95, which runs north to Maine and south to Miami. Providence is 15 miles away, Boston is 64 miles north and Hartford, Connecticut is 76 miles west. West Warwick Centre was once all about the mills, but with its cute houses and easy access to commercial districts and major highways, it’s become a lot more than that. "If you work in south county, Providence is too far away and you don't want to deal with traffic, so West Warwick would be a good place to pick," Powers says. "It's very suburban."
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West Warwick Centre Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Warwick Centre, West Warwick sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Warwick Centre, West Warwick over the last 12 months is $389,450, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch featuring new roof and finished basement. The functional single-level layout offers well-sized bedrooms, while the finished lower level provides valuable additional living space ideal for a family room, home office, gym or recreation area. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and major highways.
Redeveloped from mixed use to a legal 2 family residential property. A brand new 2 bedroom first floor unit with in unit laundry. Also, a newer updated 1 bedroom second floor unit with private entrance, separate utilities and washer and dryer hookups. This property is very efficient and has plenty of off street parking and conveniently located within a short walk to Artic. High end finishes
Fantastic Investment Opportunity in Coventry! This fully rented 3-family multi-unit offers steady income from day one and is perfect for both new and seasoned investors. The property has been well cared for, featuring a brand-new roof, new gutters, and ample off-street parking for all tenants. Each unit is occupied with reliable renters, providing instant cash flow and long-term potential.
Delightful Small Cape is a perfect alternative to renting. 2 bedrooms on second level, 1 bath with eat-in kitchen and laundry along with living room on first level. Small lot with fenced in back yard and off-street parking for 2 autos. Connected to municipal water and sewers with a younger furnace and roof shingles and low maintenance vinyl siding. Close to many convenient services. Attractively
Located in West Warwick, Tanglewood Village offers the convenience of city-living while being tucked away in a quiet, park-like setting. Featuring recently renovated studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments at reasonable prices. Enjoy the amenities we offer by taking a dip in the pool or breaking a sweat in the updated fitness center. Grab your neighbors and challenge each other to a game
Now available: a clean, well-kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment on the 2nd & 3rd floors of a multi-family home. Unit Layout 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms 2nd floor: 2 beds, 1 bath 3rd floor: 1 bed, 1 bath + extra living space 2 off-street parking spaces Tenant pays electricity No smoking, no pets Location Close to gas stations, grocery stores, and West Warwick High School Rent & Requirements Monthly
Arctic Mill Lofts, located along the Pawtuxet River, in West Warwick, RI is a renovated 19th Century Mill that offers a unique opportunity for residential living in a historic setting with modern amenities.
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