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What are some neighborhoods around Providence that are walkable, bustling, and safe? Seems only College Hill and Downtown fit the bill. Are there any other areas that you'd recommend?
Federal Hill, Wayland square, Hope Village, Wickenden St. all are on the East Side and are walkable.
Pawtuxet Village in Warwick has a walkable area of shops and is about 10 min away.
If you're thinking of commuting to Boston via downtown, you might stick to downtown and the Benefit St area- that way you can walk to the train.
Providence is a medium sized city mostly ringed by suburban towns, few of which have walkable cores, but many of which have relatively low priced houses of an older, charming, nature. Since it is an old city, we don't have Southern style HOA type development, we have "real" established neighborhoods in many price ranges, moods and cultures, ranging from working class to mansions.
Federal Hill, Wayland square, Hope Village, Wickenden St. all are on the East Side and are walkable.
Pawtuxet Village in Warwick has a walkable area of shops and is about 10 min away.
If you're thinking of commuting to Boston via downtown, you might stick to downtown and the Benefit St area- that way you can walk to the train.
Providence is a medium sized city mostly ringed by suburban towns, few of which have walkable cores, but many of which have relatively low priced houses of an older, charming, nature. Since it is an old city, we don't have Southern style HOA type development, we have "real" established neighborhoods in many price ranges, moods and cultures, ranging from working class to mansions.
Federal Hill, Wayland square, Hope Village, Wickenden St. all are on the East Side and are walkable.
Pawtuxet Village in Warwick has a walkable area of shops and is about 10 min away.
If you're thinking of commuting to Boston via downtown, you might stick to downtown and the Benefit St area- that way you can walk to the train.
Providence is a medium sized city mostly ringed by suburban towns, few of which have walkable cores, but many of which have relatively low priced houses of an older, charming, nature. Since it is an old city, we don't have Southern style HOA type development, we have "real" established neighborhoods in many price ranges, moods and cultures, ranging from working class to mansions.
How about for at least a 2-bedroom for under $200,000? 3-bedroom is more preferrable though...(if it matters much).
What area would that put me in in Providence?
Look at real estate prices. riliving.com is a great resource.
I bought a 2BR house in Elmhurst for under $200k a year ago. There are a lot of foreclosures and we got lucky with our house. It's in a walkable neighborhood on a busy bus line, but it's not far from a not-as-nice neighborhood. Deals can be found, but you gotta look. I think real estate is back on the rise here, too.
For walkable neighborhoods, Federal Hill, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Chalkstone Ave area (that's where I live now, used to be on Federal Hill), parts of South Providence (though it is less desirable), Olneyville (also less desirable), and Summit. Downtown is walkable but not even close to that price range. Without a car, Federal Hill, parts of the East Side, and the Chalkstone area are probably your best bet. Chalkstone would be the most affordable and the East Side would be the least (probably not even in your price range). I know people on Federal Hill who don't own a car. They use Peapod for groceries and walk or take the bus to work.
Look at real estate prices. riliving.com is a great resource.
I bought a 2BR house in Elmhurst for under $200k a year ago. There are a lot of foreclosures and we got lucky with our house. It's in a walkable neighborhood on a busy bus line, but it's not far from a not-as-nice neighborhood. Deals can be found, but you gotta look. I think real estate is back on the rise here, too.
For walkable neighborhoods, Federal Hill, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Chalkstone Ave area (that's where I live now, used to be on Federal Hill), parts of South Providence (though it is less desirable), Olneyville (also less desirable), and Summit. Downtown is walkable but not even close to that price range. Without a car, Federal Hill, parts of the East Side, and the Chalkstone area are probably your best bet. Chalkstone would be the most affordable and the East Side would be the least (probably not even in your price range). I know people on Federal Hill who don't own a car. They use Peapod for groceries and walk or take the bus to work.
Federal Hill looks great from google map views. Thanks.
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