Why Live in Buttonwoods
Buttonwoods, a neighborhood in Warwick, features residential streets branching from Buttonwoods Avenue, with homes built between the 1960s and 1990s. The architectural styles include ranches, raised ranches, Colonial Revivals, and split-levels. Buttonwoods Beach, located at the south end, is part of the 126-acre Warwick City Park, which offers three miles of paved bike trails, baseball fields, picnic areas, a playground, and a dog park. The park also includes a dirt track for remote-controlled cars. Nearby, the Masonic Youth Center provides additional recreational facilities. For daily needs, residents have access to a shopping center on West Shore Road, featuring Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Walgreens, and various chain restaurants. Local dining options include Crow’s Nest Fish House & Oyster Bar and Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House. The neighborhood is car-dependent but has RIPTA bus stops on main roads. U.S. Route 1 is a few miles west, providing access to Providence, which is just over 12 miles away. The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is about 3 miles north. Buttonwoods is safer than the national average. Schools in the area include Park Elementary, Winman Middle, and Toll Gate High, with Bishop Hendricken High School, a highly rated Catholic school, located less than 4 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buttonwoods a good place to live?
Buttonwoods is a good place to live. Buttonwoods is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Buttonwoods is a suburban neighborhood. Buttonwoods has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.9 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $102,304 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33% of residents. A majority of residents in Buttonwoods are home owners, with 14.2% of residents renting and 85.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Buttonwoods can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Buttonwoods neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Buttonwoods?
The median home price in Buttonwoods is $399,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Buttonwoods. The average household income in Buttonwoods is $102K.
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Home Trends in Buttonwoods, RI
On average, homes in Buttonwoods, Warwick sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Buttonwoods, Warwick over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$306
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Median List Price
$399,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%