North End
Neighborhood in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Providence County 02895
Rhode Island's historic homes
The North End has broad suburban streets with sidewalks, well-kept lawns and grand houses ranging from cottages to mansions. Well-maintained houses with shuttered windows sit underneath tall, leafy trees on quarter-acre lots. Development of the neighborhood started in 1840 and continued until 1970, but most homes came online between 1900 and 1920. Georgian brick colonials can cost $500,000, 1850s Cape Cods can go for $300,000, multifamily houses can cost $500,000 and 1920s colonials can go for $375,000. The average home value in the North End is about $400,000.
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Trails along the Blackstone River
The neighborhood abuts the Blackstone River, which snakes into Woonsocket from nearby Blackstone, Massachusetts. The river was integral to the American Industrial Revolution; it powered Slater Mill, the Pawtucket factory that was the first successful water-powered cotton mill in the U.S. North End residents can experience the Blackstone themselves through the Blackstone River Bikeway and access it through entry points in Woonsocket and nearby Massachusetts. Neighbors can park at the River’s Edge Recreation Complex and ride the woodsy bikeway south to Lincoln. For a different river experience, neighbors can launch their boats at Cold Spring Park or walk on one of the park’s scenic pathways. Cold Spring Park is also where Little League teams play on the weekends, and in the wintertime, it turns into an unofficial sledding spot. Kids love the park’s playground, and people of all ages use its basketball and tennis courts.
The winning Woonsocket public schools
Kids living in the North End can enroll in Woonsocket public schools. The district serves about 5,600 students and has six middle schools, two middle schools and two high schools, including one career and technical school. Harris Elementary School, rated C-minus by Niche, is the closest elementary school to the neighborhood, and the closest middle school is Villa Nova Middle School, which earns a C. Kids can then move on to Woonsocket High School, also rated C, where they can choose from educational pathways like criminal justice and performing arts.From the North End to the North Pole
During the holidays, neighbors head downtown to ride the Polar Express, an actual train that takes people to view the North Pole. It includes singing, hot chocolate, cookies and, of course, a reading of “The Polar Express” Christmas story.
All of New England from the turnpike
Located on the Massachusetts border, the North End of Woonsocket is minutes from Route 146, also known as the Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Providence is 16 miles south of the neighborhood, about a 30-minute drive, and Worcester is roughly 30 miles away. Boston is 52 miles northeast, about an hour’s drive away.
Eating in the North End
As its name suggests, the North End sits just north of the center of Woonsocket. It’s just minutes from the Woonsocket Public Library, where kids can enjoy music time, Lego building and storytelling, and from Stadium Theatre, where neighbors can catch orchestral performances, the Nutcracker ballet and musicals. Near the theater is Ciro’s Tavern, an English-style pub where people order fish and chips and Parmesan-encrusted chicken in a Tudor-style dining room. Cash-only eatery New York Lunch is also popular with locals; neighbors eat hot dogs and drink Del’s frozen lemonade from 1950s-style red booths. For cocktails and charcuterie, neighbors like Christopher’s Kitchen + Bar, which operates out of a two-story brick building. When it’s time to grocery shop, North End residents have plenty of options. Stop & Shop is 2 miles away in Bellingham, Massachusetts. Aldi is about 3 miles south in North Smithfield, and it’s right next to a Walmart Supercenter and across the street from a different Stop & Shop. North Smithfield also has hardware stores like Lowe’s Home Improvement, pet retailers like PetSmart and clothing stores like Kohl’s.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Yvonne Sousa
Yvonne Sousa
RISE REC
(401) 645-4299
181 Total Sales
2 in North End
$330K - $355K Price Range
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Kimberly Rodrigues
Kimberly Rodrigues
eXp Realty
(774) 235-6941
38 Total Sales
1 in North End
$662,500 Price
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Ramiro Encizo
Ramiro Encizo
Residential Properties Ltd.
(401) 681-8627
108 Total Sales
1 in North End
$415,000 Price
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Remi Lanoie
Remi Lanoie
PVD Properties
(401) 406-8889
88 Total Sales
2 in North End
$560K - $600K Price Range
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Charles Marine
Charles Marine
Heavens Realty
(401) 425-6626
40 Total Sales
1 in North End
$310,000 Price
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Steven Jacques
Steven Jacques
Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 356-3023
68 Total Sales
1 in North End
$369,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dunn Park
Costa Park
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park
Cold Spring Park
Woonsocket Parks & Recreation
Cold Spring Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North End | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North End, Woonsocket sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North End, Woonsocket over the last 12 months is $397,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$396,950
Median Sale Price
$397,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$414,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
516
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,191
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,150
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,216
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
835
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,881
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,366
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,384
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
20.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
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®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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.
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