If you’re looking for tree lined streets, historic architecture and beautiful homes with tons of character and charm plus neighborhoods that are walkable to shops and restaurants in addition to downtown Providence then you should definitely check out the East Side of Providence.
We constantly have people relocating to the East Side of Providence. They’re coming to the area for a lot of reasons---teaching at Brown University or RISD, med students during their residency program, enrolling into one of the private high schools, or they just want to be in one of the unique neighborhoods on the East Side of Providence because they love the history & architecture, the walkability factor, or they’ve just pinpointed it as a fabulous place to call home. Whatever the reason, if you’re going to invest in real estate on the East Side, you need to understand the real estate market. I work with a lot of people that relocate to our tiny state! There are a lot of reasons that make the East Side of Providence a great place to call home. Let's talk about the market on the East Side of Pvd.
I used to live on Benefit Street in a house with a bright yellow door & I loved it--well, I loved the door & the location, the house not so much but that’s a story for another day… Benefit St is perched at the top of the hill in College Hill, it’s actually one of the seven hills of Providence. People love the close proximity to downtown, the great restaurants & spectacular architectural history and the general walk ability of the area.
The area known as “The East Side” has historically been a smart area to invest in for a few reasons: there’s a fair amount of turnover because you have students & professors coming & going as well as medical students & residency programs, as well as industry professionals who relocate to Rhode Island--so there’s are always people buying & selling. And it’s always been highly desired--there’s a limited amount of housing on the East Side---and there are very few vacant lots so the number of houses that we have is relatively fixed---high demand & low availability, that’s the magic combination for this area to always reflect higher prices on average than other areas.
With record breaking prices both nationally & locally, spurred on by really low inventory, the East Side has seen a steep spike in prices in 2020-2022. Do you have to have a Million dollar budget if you want to live on the East Side? In certain neighborhoods, yes. But there's a pretty wide range of prices in the overall area. You really have to look at specific areas to understand the East Side market. Here are the neighborhoods that make up the East Side: Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland, Blackstone, Mt Hope/Summit, Hope Village.
Fox Point has a lot of the very early historic homes, and there are also more multi family properties in this area with more students in this area if they’re not living on campus--this area of the East Side is the most densely populated with smaller lots. College Hill also has some of the oldest homes & many stunning large homes. There are some properties with absolutely stunning sweeping views of the City, many properties in this area have been converted into Condos. You should definitely drive down Benefit Street & make sure you visit Prospect Park for the most spectacular view of the City.
Wayland Av is at the lower end of Blackstone Blvd. This neighborhood features some newer, more modern condos, and large Colonial homes. People in this neighborhood love the proximity to shops & restaurants in Wayland Sq plus access to Blackstone Blvd & Blackstone Conservancy— a lot of people don’t realize the gorgeous walking trails in this area that go down to the water, it’s really beautiful . The streets off of Elmgrove Av feature large homes, spacious lots, & tree lined streets. You know you’re in the City but it has a bit more of a suburban feel to it.
The closer the proximity to Blackstone Blvd the higher the price--just North of Wayland & you’re in the most affluent neighborhood in Providence. East Side has no shortage of stunning homes & this area may just be my favorite. It’s quiet, the lots are large, you have an abundance of large, mature trees, several parks to access & the homes range from elegant to imposing.
The top of the East Side is Hope Village---also known as Mount Hope and the Summit neighborhoods. There are many single family homes as well as a fair number of two family properties. Traditionally a little bit more affordable, as Hope Street has developed into a thriving strip of local shops, restaurants, and coffee shops the prices & appeal has risen. This area is in the range of: .
Skirting down the Western border of the East Side, the closer proximity to North Main St & the prices are a bit lower & the homes more densely populated.
Thayer Street is the central hub for Brown & RISD students. It used to have some great locally owned stores & record shops like In Your Ear but sadly it’s mostly corporate now and largely just an area college kids visit.
Figuring out which area best suits your budget & lifestyle is a process that I can help you with! Let's jump on a zoom chat or phone call and talk about what you're looking for. Send me a message & let's chat!
We constantly have people relocating to the East Side of Providence. They’re coming to the area for a lot of reasons---teaching at Brown University or RISD, med students during their residency program, enrolling into one of the private high schools, or they just want to be in one of the unique neighborhoods on the East Side of Providence because they love the history & architecture, the walkability factor, or they’ve just pinpointed it as a fabulous place to call home. Whatever the reason, if you’re going to invest in real estate on the East Side, you need to understand the real estate market. I work with a lot of people that relocate to our tiny state! There are a lot of reasons that make the East Side of Providence a great place to call home. Let's talk about the market on the East Side of Pvd.
I used to live on Benefit Street in a house with a bright yellow door & I loved it--well, I loved the door & the location, the house not so much but that’s a story for another day… Benefit St is perched at the top of the hill in College Hill, it’s actually one of the seven hills of Providence. People love the close proximity to downtown, the great restaurants & spectacular architectural history and the general walk ability of the area.
The area known as “The East Side” has historically been a smart area to invest in for a few reasons: there’s a fair amount of turnover because you have students & professors coming & going as well as medical students & residency programs, as well as industry professionals who relocate to Rhode Island--so there’s are always people buying & selling. And it’s always been highly desired--there’s a limited amount of housing on the East Side---and there are very few vacant lots so the number of houses that we have is relatively fixed---high demand & low availability, that’s the magic combination for this area to always reflect higher prices on average than other areas.
With record breaking prices both nationally & locally, spurred on by really low inventory, the East Side has seen a steep spike in prices in 2020-2022. Do you have to have a Million dollar budget if you want to live on the East Side? In certain neighborhoods, yes. But there's a pretty wide range of prices in the overall area. You really have to look at specific areas to understand the East Side market. Here are the neighborhoods that make up the East Side: Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland, Blackstone, Mt Hope/Summit, Hope Village.
Fox Point has a lot of the very early historic homes, and there are also more multi family properties in this area with more students in this area if they’re not living on campus--this area of the East Side is the most densely populated with smaller lots. College Hill also has some of the oldest homes & many stunning large homes. There are some properties with absolutely stunning sweeping views of the City, many properties in this area have been converted into Condos. You should definitely drive down Benefit Street & make sure you visit Prospect Park for the most spectacular view of the City.
Wayland Av is at the lower end of Blackstone Blvd. This neighborhood features some newer, more modern condos, and large Colonial homes. People in this neighborhood love the proximity to shops & restaurants in Wayland Sq plus access to Blackstone Blvd & Blackstone Conservancy— a lot of people don’t realize the gorgeous walking trails in this area that go down to the water, it’s really beautiful . The streets off of Elmgrove Av feature large homes, spacious lots, & tree lined streets. You know you’re in the City but it has a bit more of a suburban feel to it.
The closer the proximity to Blackstone Blvd the higher the price--just North of Wayland & you’re in the most affluent neighborhood in Providence. East Side has no shortage of stunning homes & this area may just be my favorite. It’s quiet, the lots are large, you have an abundance of large, mature trees, several parks to access & the homes range from elegant to imposing.
The top of the East Side is Hope Village---also known as Mount Hope and the Summit neighborhoods. There are many single family homes as well as a fair number of two family properties. Traditionally a little bit more affordable, as Hope Street has developed into a thriving strip of local shops, restaurants, and coffee shops the prices & appeal has risen. This area is in the range of: .
Skirting down the Western border of the East Side, the closer proximity to North Main St & the prices are a bit lower & the homes more densely populated.
Thayer Street is the central hub for Brown & RISD students. It used to have some great locally owned stores & record shops like In Your Ear but sadly it’s mostly corporate now and largely just an area college kids visit.
Figuring out which area best suits your budget & lifestyle is a process that I can help you with! Let's jump on a zoom chat or phone call and talk about what you're looking for. Send me a message & let's chat!