You might want to take a look at the PFAS map (drinking water contamination):

https://www.sierraclub.org/pfas-rhode-island-water

Thank you 🙏

Elder ballou in Woonsocket is a nice area

Take some time this weekend to drive through the city. The contrast between neighborhoods is stark and obvious. Woony has some run down neighborhoods that reflect pervasive poverty, and some leafy beautiful neighborhoods with magnificent homes, mostly bordering the surrounding suburbs, and some nice neighborhoods in between. It won't take you very long to figure out where you might want to own. North Providence will be more expensive for a comparable home, as it is basically an extension of the overheated Providence housing market due to its immediate proximity.

Paradis Ave used to have a bad reputation years ago, not sure how it is now. I always found that strange because it didn't obviously look like the most run down area in Woonsocket.

From what I remember, the northern parts bordering MA are nice, same with area bordering North Smithfield.

Grant?

Rhode Island Housing is offering a $17,500 down payment assistance program for first time homebuyers that meet certain requirements.

https://www.rihousing.com/statewide-dpa/

I grew up in East Woonsocket and its a very nice area. The North End is a nice area too. Prices in North Providence are going to be higher then Woonsocket for a comparable home due to being close to Providence. I wouldn't rule out any of those cities you mentioned. The prices might be higher in general but you might be able to still find something that will fit your needs.

We live in the Blackstone part of Woonsocket - and we love it. Some of these homes are selling for dang near a 500k tho.

I also really like Lincoln and North Smithfield.

Just make sure you check any properties you look at if they take FHA loan purchases - IIRC that's all RIH offers and some properties can't be bought with them.

Thank for your insight!

Thanks for your insight!

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Thanks for your insight!

Thank you!

Thanks for your insight!

Thanks for your insight!

If you want to use the grant, apply quick. It's going to go fast. Once the money is gone, I don't believe they will offer it again. We tried for a similar grant in MA. It was supposed to last 6 mons. And it only lasted for 2 months before it ran out.

Better hurry up. It’s a city on the move!

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Type Woonsocket RI into this map. Woonsocket has an above average number of sex offenders. https://www.familywatchdog.us/showmap.asp

Thank You! We don't have any children so I don't need to worry about schools or anything like that. Xox

Check out bernon and east woonsocket. East wonsocket is mostly single families and bernon is multifamilies. The north end is big ole houses, most have been split into multifamilies. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, born and raised there.

Woonsocket and North Providence are wildly different. NP is very much a suburb of providence, whereas Woonsocket is…Woonsocket. If you have/want children, the NP school system is ranked significantly higher. It’s also in great proximity to PVD and everything you’d want to do in the city - I’ve rarely paid more than $10 for an Uber on the weekend.

Thanks for your insight! The more people I talk to, the more they tell me that North Providence is a better choice between the two! I appreciate it.

Thanks so much 🙂

I grew up in NP (I’m 40) and left for about 11 years, bought a house here in 2020. It’s got issues, like anywhere else, but overall I’m happy here.

Woonsocket is either very cramped or very old super large mill owner homes. What's your budget?

This "crime" map might be helpful as you look at houses in different neighborhoods. As you can see, there is a wide range in little Woonsocket! https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ri/woonsocket/crime