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Fairmount

Fairmount

$382,177 Average Value
$253 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Old buildings refurbished for modern homebuyers

Fairmount is a riverside urban neighborhood in west Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Many of the area’s multi-family homes were built at the turn of the 20th century, as old as 1900. Back then, Fairmount was a working-class neighborhood for mill laborers in Woonsocket. This surplus of workers gave rise to the neighborhood’s distinctive triple-decker tenement residences with open porches. Today, the community has retained old buildings and refurbished their use for modern homebuyers, creating a market of multi-family properties, many of which have been converted into rental residences. Woonsocket local and Realtor with Realty ONE Group, Tonya Hurteau, says, “More residents rent than own their homes here.” Single-family homes are available as well for homebuyers who prefer them.

Compact streets of Cape Cods and Craftsman bungalows

Walking through Fairmount is simple, with ample sidewalk space, where residents view Cape Cods and Craftsman bungalows with covered porches alongside colonial-style multi-family homes. Prices for multi-and-single-family homes range from $290,000 to $600,000, depending on the age of the house and whether it has undergone a remodel. Hurteau says, “It’s usually a mix of fixer-uppers and remodeled homes on the market in Fairmount.” Streets are compact and grid-patterned, with multi-family homes usually containing reserved parking spots for residents and single-family homes with straight driveways.
This colorful Fairmount Colonial cannot be ignored.
This colorful Fairmount Colonial cannot be ignored.
This street in Fairmount is mostly made up of simple colonial style single families.
This street in Fairmount is mostly made up of simple colonial style single families.
A classic triple decker style multifamily found in Fairmount.
A classic triple decker style multifamily found in Fairmount.
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Fairmount sits about 1 mile from downtown Woonsocket.
Fairmount sits about 1 mile from downtown Woonsocket.

A decent commute to anywhere in Woonsocket

Hurteau mentions, “You can walk downtown for retail and dining; many residents work in the city, so having a bus route is very helpful.” RIPTA bus route 87 runs down Fairmount Street and can take residents within walking distance to most Woonsocket attractions. A 20-minute walk from Fairmount can land residents in Woonsocket’s retail and dining districts or 1.5 miles by car. Nearby city Worcester is also 27 miles by car, and the Massachusetts border is a stone’s throw from Fairmount proper. Fairmount is a decent commute to anywhere in Woonsocket, meaning the city’s amenities are always within reach.

Retail right across the river

Major grocery chains are unavailable within Fairmount, but residents can head to Santo Domingo Market, a smaller store with limited meat and produce options. Retail is available across the river in downtown Woonsocket; there are various local clothing, antique and secondhand stores like Angels Boutique and Trendz to browse. For dining, Luc’s Bar and Grill is a brief walk or bus ride across Fairmount Street bridge and offers a quick bite menu with eggs for breakfast and burgers and mozzarella sticks for lunch and dinner, alongside draft beer and cocktails.

Expansive green space with a small water park

Residents can walk to Dunn Park within Fairmount, which features basketball hoops, a tennis court, and a big grass field for playing fetch with furry friends. Costa Park also has basketball courts, a field, benches and views of the churning Blackstone River. World War II Memorial Park, while not in the neighborhood, is an expansive green space in central Woonsocket featuring brief walking trails and two playgrounds for kids, one of which is a small water park.
Costa Park in Fairmount is a great place to play games on the banks of the Blackstone River.
Costa Park in Fairmount is a great place to play games on the banks of the Blackstone River.
The basketball courts at Dunn Park in Fairmount are a great place to meet up for a game.
The basketball courts at Dunn Park in Fairmount are a great place to meet up for a game.
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A high school offering hands-on learning

Woonsocket Public Schools serve Fairmount’s children. Within the neighborhood is Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, rated a C-minus on Niche, and further east, there’s Woonsocket Middle and Woonsocket High, both rated a C on Niche. Woonsocket High also offers several academy courses called Pathways for students to learn technical skills and hands-on experience in visual and performing arts, EMT training and criminal justice.
Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket High School
Kevin K. Coleman Elementary
Kevin K. Coleman Elementary
Woonsocket Middle School at Villa Nova
Woonsocket Middle School at Villa Nova
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The largest fall festival in northern Rhode Island

Woonsocket hosts numerous attractions for residents to visit; the Museum of Work and Culture highlights the history of the city’s mill laborers. The city also features the largest fall festival in northern Rhode Island, Autumnfest. The festival is set at World War II Memorial Park and held yearly on Columbus Day weekend. Residents can enjoy food, drinks, amusement rides, music and a parade. Around the holidays, there’s the Polar Express Train ride, a 90-minute kid-friendly experience complete with song and dance, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from Santa.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

35 min drive

Bus

Fairmount Opposite Fifth

Bus

Fairmount After Ninth

Bus

Fairmount & Second (Before First)

Bus

Second & River

Bus

Fairmount Before Third

Bus

Second After Chestnut

Bus

Mason Before Tenth

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Fairmount US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Fairmount Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$497,000
Median Sale Price
$465,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$531,135
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$497,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
422
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,468
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,583
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Jul 31
    5:30 - 7pm

    426 2nd Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    $405,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,533 Sq Ft
    • 426 2nd Ave
    • New 13 days ago

    This well maintained two family home is located in the Fairmount section of Woonsocket and on both city and school bus routes. Fenced in yard with a one car garage and carport. There are new smoke/carbon detectors -- battery operated and fire extinguishers in both the main house and the upstairs apartment. The roof and electrical were done 2 years ago. Oil heat and the furnace is maintained

    Carol Blanchard HomeSmart Professionals

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,009
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,415
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,932

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
50''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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