Globe District Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

The Globe District in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a primarily residential neighborhood located just 2 miles from the Massachusetts border. This proximity allows residents to benefit from Massachusetts' higher wages while enjoying Rhode Island's lower home prices. The neighborhood features tall houses with rounded bay windows and balconies, often three stories high, which are popular among investors and renters. There are also small colonial-style and Cape Cod homes for those seeking single-family residences. Yards are typically compact, suitable for small gardens. Globe Park, adjacent to the elementary school, provides a green space with a playground, sports courts, and trails around a pond, and it transforms into a ski and sled slope in winter. The neighborhood has a few shops and restaurants, such as Al’s Place and R&D Seafood Inc., with additional amenities like Stop & Shop supermarket and Park Square Pharmacy located nearby. The Museum of Work & Culture, less than a mile north, offers insights into the city's mill town history. While many residents work in Massachusetts, local employment includes CVS Health Corp. in Woonsocket. Boston is 55 miles north, and Providence is 15 miles south, accessible via RIPTA’s public bus system.