98 Wilcox Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860

Own a piece Oak Hill history! This charming 1920's 3 bed 1.5 bath colonial may be the perfect fit (and the perfect price) for you! 98 Wilcox Ave rests comfortably on a 5000 SF lot and is priced BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! This plat off East Avenue was laid out in 1914 and was designed specifically to accommodate the increasing use of personal cars and carriages. Driving through this neighborhood you'll notice how the street pattern avoids right-angle intersections and how each corner is rounded off to increase visibility. Each property, nearly 400 lots adhere to a manadated twenty-foot setback. By the late 19th century, William F. and Frederic C. Sayles owned most of the land in Oak Hill. The Sayles brothers were the sons of master builder Clark Sayles and were both successful businessmen involved with many local enterprises and institutions Their elegant mansions located near present-day 46 Dryden Avenue and 14 Bedford Road were demolished in 1920 and 1945 (respectively).The coachman's house and the 1869 stone wall at the corner of Sayles and East Avenues are all that remain of the William Sayles estate. Come see why this is such a sought after East Side Providence/Pawtucket neighborhood. Call today!