You know that you would prefer to live in Providence but you’re not sure what neighborhood will best fit your lifestyle & budget. If you love the convenience & culture of city life, but prefer to live in a neighborhood with a close knit suburban feel, Providence’s Elmhurst neighborhood could be your best next move!
I’m Jess Powers, I’m a full time real estate agent that works throughout Rhode Island. I use this channel to help people who are relocating to our amazing state! I hear from people all the time who are relocating to Rhode Island, or even people that are from here but are ready to move but haven’t explored other parts of the state--I’m here for you! And I want to hear from you so I can help---send me a text, call, or an email, that’s the only way I can get tuned into what you’re looking for!
Providence is made up of several neighborhoods--each with a different feel, pros & cons, & cost of living. In this video I’m going to show you the Elmhurst neighborhood. It’s located in the northwest area of Providence, and is bordered by the town of North Providence and the Providence neighborhoods of Wanskuk, Smith Hill, Valley, and Mount Pleasant. The general neighborhood boundaries are Douglas Avenue and Admiral Street to the northeast, Academy Avenue and Smith Street to the west, and Chalkstone Avenue to the south. The median price of single family homes in Providence right now is $319k but home prices vary drastically in Providence. The most expensive areas are the East Side--near Brown & RISD, downtown which is really just condos, and the West End or Federal Hill. The Elmhurst neighborhood used to be pretty inexpensive but prices have spiked as people have been priced out of the East Side & West Side. You’ll still find the occasional two bedroom one bathroom house or a fixer upper under $300k but everything is inching up in price & for the most part if you’re looking in Elmhurst you’ll be in the budget of $350-450k
The neighborhood is home to Providence College, Lasalle Academy, and Nathanael Greene Middle School, and is just a few streets away from the Rhode Island College campus. Roger Williams Medical Center is also located in Elmhurst.
Throughout most of the 1800s, Elmhurst remained mostly farmland, and it wasn’t until a streetcar was built in the 1880s that Providence residents began to take note of the area. In the early 1900s, the city acquired a piece of land on either side of a stream flowing from Academy Avenue, and created the Pleasant Valley Parkway, a landscaped boulevard similar in design to Blackstone Boulevard in Providence’s East Side. The neighborhood began to grow around that same time, as immigrants made their way out of Providence’s more crowded neighborhoods.
Following World War II, Elmhurst experienced rapid, suburban-style growth, as it was one of the few areas in Providence with undeveloped land. Most of these houses were built in the northwestern part of the neighborhood.
Today, residents love Elmhurst for its small neighborhood feel, tree-lined streets, convenient location, and excellent walkability. Locals love walking and jogging down the Pleasant Valley Parkway and through the Providence College Campus, and kids of all ages love playing at Fargnoli Park, which has a fun splash pad for cooling off in the summer. The neighborhood is also very dog-friendly.
While the area is mostly residential, there are some great places to dine in the area, including Lasalle Bakery and DeLuise Bakery; Papa Paulie’s, a great diner that used to be known as the Admiral Spa; Los Andes, a Peruvian restaurant which is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the state; Tommy’s Pizza, which has been a neighborhood staple since the ‘50s; and Mr. Lemon, a mom ‘n pop lemonade stand that locals love even more than Del’s.
Living in Elmhurst also puts you at the center of the city’s civic and cultural life, with Smith Hill just around the corner, and downtown Providence just a short walk or bus ride away.
Living in Providence comes with so many more perks, like free access to Roger Williams Zoo and the Museum of Natural History on Saturdays, free summer camps for school-aged kids, discounts at Trigg’s Memorial Golf Course, and easy access to world-class museums, parks, events, and dining.
If you’re looking for the easy feel of a small neighborhood, but love the conveniences and culture of a vibrant and walkable city neighborhood, Elmhurst could be the right move for you. Let’s chat!
I’m Jess Powers, I’m a full time real estate agent that works throughout Rhode Island. I use this channel to help people who are relocating to our amazing state! I hear from people all the time who are relocating to Rhode Island, or even people that are from here but are ready to move but haven’t explored other parts of the state--I’m here for you! And I want to hear from you so I can help---send me a text, call, or an email, that’s the only way I can get tuned into what you’re looking for!
Providence is made up of several neighborhoods--each with a different feel, pros & cons, & cost of living. In this video I’m going to show you the Elmhurst neighborhood. It’s located in the northwest area of Providence, and is bordered by the town of North Providence and the Providence neighborhoods of Wanskuk, Smith Hill, Valley, and Mount Pleasant. The general neighborhood boundaries are Douglas Avenue and Admiral Street to the northeast, Academy Avenue and Smith Street to the west, and Chalkstone Avenue to the south. The median price of single family homes in Providence right now is $319k but home prices vary drastically in Providence. The most expensive areas are the East Side--near Brown & RISD, downtown which is really just condos, and the West End or Federal Hill. The Elmhurst neighborhood used to be pretty inexpensive but prices have spiked as people have been priced out of the East Side & West Side. You’ll still find the occasional two bedroom one bathroom house or a fixer upper under $300k but everything is inching up in price & for the most part if you’re looking in Elmhurst you’ll be in the budget of $350-450k
The neighborhood is home to Providence College, Lasalle Academy, and Nathanael Greene Middle School, and is just a few streets away from the Rhode Island College campus. Roger Williams Medical Center is also located in Elmhurst.
Throughout most of the 1800s, Elmhurst remained mostly farmland, and it wasn’t until a streetcar was built in the 1880s that Providence residents began to take note of the area. In the early 1900s, the city acquired a piece of land on either side of a stream flowing from Academy Avenue, and created the Pleasant Valley Parkway, a landscaped boulevard similar in design to Blackstone Boulevard in Providence’s East Side. The neighborhood began to grow around that same time, as immigrants made their way out of Providence’s more crowded neighborhoods.
Following World War II, Elmhurst experienced rapid, suburban-style growth, as it was one of the few areas in Providence with undeveloped land. Most of these houses were built in the northwestern part of the neighborhood.
Today, residents love Elmhurst for its small neighborhood feel, tree-lined streets, convenient location, and excellent walkability. Locals love walking and jogging down the Pleasant Valley Parkway and through the Providence College Campus, and kids of all ages love playing at Fargnoli Park, which has a fun splash pad for cooling off in the summer. The neighborhood is also very dog-friendly.
While the area is mostly residential, there are some great places to dine in the area, including Lasalle Bakery and DeLuise Bakery; Papa Paulie’s, a great diner that used to be known as the Admiral Spa; Los Andes, a Peruvian restaurant which is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the state; Tommy’s Pizza, which has been a neighborhood staple since the ‘50s; and Mr. Lemon, a mom ‘n pop lemonade stand that locals love even more than Del’s.
Living in Elmhurst also puts you at the center of the city’s civic and cultural life, with Smith Hill just around the corner, and downtown Providence just a short walk or bus ride away.
Living in Providence comes with so many more perks, like free access to Roger Williams Zoo and the Museum of Natural History on Saturdays, free summer camps for school-aged kids, discounts at Trigg’s Memorial Golf Course, and easy access to world-class museums, parks, events, and dining.
If you’re looking for the easy feel of a small neighborhood, but love the conveniences and culture of a vibrant and walkable city neighborhood, Elmhurst could be the right move for you. Let’s chat!