Mount Hope Townhomes for Sale

Mount Hope, an East Side neighborhood in Providence, features updated 19th-century homes and a vibrant community atmosphere. The area is known for its historic charm, with homes ranging from simpler clapboard styles to more ornate Victorian and Dutch Revival influences. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and a mix of single-family and multi-family residences, with about 75% of residents renting their homes. Local amenities include a Whole Foods, a variety of restaurants such as a poke eatery and Oak Bakeshop on Camp Street, and shopping centers on Hope Street and North Main Street. Billy Taylor Park, named in honor of a local youth advocate, offers basketball courts, a playground, and a splashpad, and hosts community events like the Billy Taylor Days Festival. The East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA provides fitness classes, equipment, and a pool. Commuters benefit from a 2-mile drive to downtown Providence and RIPTA bus services. The neighborhood is also close to College Hill, home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. While local schools have mixed ratings, the area is undergoing improvements, such as the recent update to Hope High School's auditorium.