Suburban Neighborhood in Warwick, Rhode Island
Kent County 02889
Popular with investors and first-time homebuyers, Wildes Corner is a no-frills residential area centered around a pond. This triangular Warwick neighborhood between the coastal communities of Oakland Beach and Buttonwoods has a busy commercial district, a local library branch and Little Pond, an oblong waterway for fishing and swimming.
Shore Drive is where people go to grab a bite. West Shore Coffee Bar is a funky hangout with a diner-style bar and sweet concoctions like a banana split latte. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a local chain known for its wide selection and prepared foods, is also on Shore Drive. Raspberry cinnamon sticks and double-flavored Danishes are available at Antonio’s Bakery, and pepperoni rounds and Italian subs are next door at Charlie’s Deli. Picasso’s Pizza and Pub is a laid-back sports bar with pool tables, TVs and an extensive menu ranging from Reuben sandwiches to broccoli pies. Meadowbrook Lanes is pure retro fun, with bowling balls sized for kids’ hands and special events like karaoke night. For daily errands, neighbors head to Warwick Avenue, another major transportation route for residents. Helpful amenities are clustered here, including Walgreens, CVS, Big Lots and Dollar General. For groceries, there’s a large Stop & Shop supermarket and smaller niche businesses like the Sandy Lane Meat Market and Dockside Seafood Marketplace.
“In this area, as you get closer to Oakland Beach, you’ll see a lot of two-bedroom, one-bathroom homes,” says Realtor Stefanie Carr. “It does seem like a great place to find an investment property, or if you’re a first-time homebuyer.” Houses in Wildes Corner typically have half an acre of land, grassy front lawns and mature trees. Period details, such as brick fireplaces or clawfoot tubs, persevere, but properties here are ideal for homebuyers who want to add some updates. Prices start in the mid $300,000s.
Park Elementary, which scores a B-minus on Niche, is another school in the local pipeline, with 200 students enrolled in Grades K-5. Bordering Little Pond and the main thoroughfare of Shore Road is Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School, a large public junior high school with about 1,160 students enrolled in Grades 6-8. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 and a C-plus rating. Pilgrim High School, one of two public high schools in Warwick, has over 1,000 students and earns a B-minus. Cheerleading, ice hockey and soccer teams at Pilgrim all won division championships in 2019.
Set in a bold red brick building on the north side of Wildes Corner is the central branch of the Warwick Public Library. Neighbors can read a story as they walk through the library grounds, thanks to a partnership between the library and the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department. Called a StoryWalk, the exhibit places an illustrated children’s book, page by page, along a walking path, combining reading with physical activity. “And Here’s to You” by David Elliot was installed as a StoryWalk on the library grounds in May 2023. When the temperature rises, neighbors head to the public beach at Little Pond for a swim in its fresh water. Fishing is a popular activity there, too.
Wildes Corner is minutes from U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 95. It’s also 2 miles away from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. From the airport, neighbors can take the commuter rail into downtown Boston. Providence is 12 miles north, and Boston is 61 miles away.
Dan Saffer
PVD Properties
(401) 593-2251
118 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$327,000 Price
Elizabeth Lamoureux
Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge
(401) 561-7041
20 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$259,900 Price
Maura Smith
HomeSmart Professionals
(401) 756-1052
40 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$357,500 Price
Michele Geragotelis
RE/MAX Bell Park Realty
(959) 949-1343
169 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$285,000 Price
Michael Field
RE/MAX ADVANTAGE GROUP
(401) 251-0443
30 Total Sales
1 in Wildes Corner
$218,000 Price
Donna Sabitoni
RE/MAX Flagship
(401) 593-2210
74 Total Sales
2 in Wildes Corner
$220K - $313K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wildes Corner | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wildes Corner, Warwick over the last 12 months is $368,229, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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