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Silver Lake

Silver Lake

Neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence County 02909

$424,896 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

"A convenient middle ground"

Life in the Silver Lake neighborhood doesn’t include waterfront – in fact, the namesake lake was filled in at the turn of the century, but the moniker stayed. Today, it’s a dense and efficient neighborhood with a central location that draws residents who enjoy the proximity to the amenities of nearby areas. “It’s a convenient middle ground that makes it easy to commute to other parts of Providence,” said Herson Martinez, a realtor with RISE Real Estate Consultants who has worked in Providence for five years. Silver Lake is comprised primarily of residential homes, with a diverse array of restaurants and local markets that reflect its roots as an Italian-American neighborhood that has transformed into a Central American hub.

Escape to retail paradise with a short drive to Providence Place Mall from Silver Lake.
Escape to retail paradise with a short drive to Providence Place Mall from Silver Lake.
The community spirit in Silver Lake creates a close-knit and friendly vibe.
The community spirit in Silver Lake creates a close-knit and friendly vibe.
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Compact streets with dense housing

The streets of Silver Lake are densely packed, with single-family homes interspersed with multifamily homes. Bay windows, front porches, and chain link fences are common; lawns are scarce, but many residences do have small garden spaces between the house and the sidewalk, providing a minor sense of privacy. Foursquare homes, some with Victorian-inspired features like turrets and pitched roofs, and arts and crafts bungalows are prevalent. The urban streets are laid out in a lopsided grid pattern, with side streets leaning back towards the primary thoroughfares of Pocasset and Laurel Hill avenues. Most 3-bedroom homes sell for between $300,000 and $350,000.

Enjoy the character and charm of well-maintained houses in Silver Lake.
Enjoy the character and charm of well-maintained houses in Silver Lake.
Silver Lake is located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Silver Lake is located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Silver Lake is a neighborhood on the western edge of Providence, Rhode Island.
Silver Lake is a neighborhood on the western edge of Providence, Rhode Island.
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Providence schools serve Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a part of the Providence Public School district. Students may attend Webster Avenue Elementary School, which has a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio and has a C-minus rating from Niche. At Governor Christopher Delsesto Middle School, which also has a C-minus, students can earn high school credits through rigorous academic programs. Central High School has a C-minus rating and offers free after-school programs.

Webster Avenue Elementary School serves students in Silver Lake.
Webster Avenue Elementary School serves students in Silver Lake.
Carnevale Elementary School is a well-regarded choice for kids in Silver Lake.
Carnevale Elementary School is a well-regarded choice for kids in Silver Lake.
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Latin American flavor abounds

Plainfield Street and Pocasset Avenue are lined with restaurants as diverse as the neighborhood’s demographics. Julianna's South American restaurant serves Bolivian dishes such as Silpancho, a meal of ground beef and rice topped with a fried egg. Several small grocery stores like the Plainfield Meat Market provide residents convenient destinations for fresh meat, produce and ready-to-cook meals. Chain grocery stores like Aldi and Stop and Shop have locations in neighboring Cranston, around 1.5 miles from Silver Lake. The Americana Expo Center Flea Market features numerous booths run by local vendors selling jewelry, memorabilia, fashion accessories, housewares and more.

Savoring the rich flavors at El Quetzal Central American Bakery, a hidden gem in Silver Lake.
Savoring the rich flavors at El Quetzal Central American Bakery, a hidden gem in Silver Lake.
Silver Lake's restaurants offer a variety of cuisines to satisfy diverse palates.
Silver Lake's restaurants offer a variety of cuisines to satisfy diverse palates.
Popular Peruvian
Popular Peruvian "Silpancho" dish at Julianna's Restaurant, a culinary gem in Silver Lake.
Embark on a Guatemalan culinary journey at Mi Hacienda Restaurant in Silver Lake.
Embark on a Guatemalan culinary journey at Mi Hacienda Restaurant in Silver Lake.
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Head for the hills at Neutaconkanut Park

The lake may be a relic of the past, but there are plenty of parks near Silver Lake. The one-block Clarence Street Playground offers families a place within walking distance, while the 88-acre Neutaconkanut Park and Hill has enough amenities to fill the day. Neutaconkanut Park includes a skate park, pool, hiking trails, and views of Providence from the highest point within city limits. The hill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, and a natural habitat for wildlife such as deer, foxes, turkeys, and more. Residents can also visit James J. Ahern Park to make use of the playground, basketball court, baseball field and walking paths.

Children love to run around at Clarence Street Playground in Silver Lake.
Children love to run around at Clarence Street Playground in Silver Lake.
Escape to nature's embrace at Neutaconkanut Hill Park, an action park in Silver Lake.
Escape to nature's embrace at Neutaconkanut Hill Park, an action park in Silver Lake.
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Commuting made easy

Downtown Providence is less than 4 miles from the neighborhood, a trip that will take around 15 minutes via Route 6, also known as the Dennis J. Roberts Expressway. Bus stations along Plainfield Street offer residents a place to pick up the Route 19 bus to downtown Providence. For longer road trips, Boston is located 60 miles north, a trip that will take 90 minutes or more depending on traffic. Rhode Island Hospital is less than 3 miles outside the neighborhood, and the T.F. Green International Airport is 8.5 miles south of Silver Lake.

Kennedy Plaza, located in the heart of Downtown Providence with buses routing through the state.
Kennedy Plaza, located in the heart of Downtown Providence with buses routing through the state.
Providence Amtrak Train Station conveniently located in Downtown Providence.
Providence Amtrak Train Station conveniently located in Downtown Providence.
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History and art in downtown Providence

Downtown Providence offers multiple museums and attractions. Residents can take their kids to play at the Providence Children’s Museum, take in the art exhibits at the RISD Museum, see a play at the Providence Performing Arts Center or learn about Rhode Island history at the John Brown House Museum. The Roger Williams Park Zoo, located 5 miles outside Silver Lake, features 40 acres of animal exhibits, a wetlands walking trail, play space and rides for families to enjoy. Providence Place Cinemas is 2.5 miles outside of Silver Lake and screens movies on 16 screens, while Lang's Bowlarama, 1.5 miles from the neighborhood, has retained the same retro charm that first attracted bowling pros and hobbyists alike when it opened in the 1960s.

A wide variety of historical monuments can be found in Downtown Providence.
A wide variety of historical monuments can be found in Downtown Providence.
Kennedy Plaza, in Downtown Providence with buses routing throughout the state.
Kennedy Plaza, in Downtown Providence with buses routing throughout the state.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

18 min drive

Bus

Pocasset Opposite Daniel

Bus

Webester & Union (Before Wesbter)

Bus

Plainfield After Rye

Bus

Plainfield Opposite Farmington

Bus

Plainfield Opposite Union

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Plainfield Before Daniel

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Pocasset Opposite Dunford

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Silver Lake US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$397,500
Median Single Family Price
$401,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$236,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$389,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,154
Median Year Built
1930
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,664
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,438
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,235
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    219 Webster Ave, Providence, RI 02909

    $739,000

    • 7 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,927 Sq Ft
    • 219 Webster Ave
    • New 4 days ago

    Awsome 3 families in the silver lake area, 1st and 2nd floor , 2beds large living room , dining room and kitchen 3rd floor 3 beds large living room . basement fully finished with 3 storage room off- street parking for 8 car plus 2 garage dont miss the opportunity to see this beautiful well maintained home

    Alex De Los Santos Palma Realty Corporation

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
11,875
Median Age
33
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,036
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,696

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
76.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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