Thinking About Relocating to North Kingstown?
View of Wickford RI Harbor
When homeowners are relocating to Rhode Island, one of the top choice RI towns is North Kingstown. Besides its physical locale, in the center of this ocean state, it is considered a desirable suburban Providence location which is in demand for home buyers. It has luxury homes to waterfront real estate to the small condo to accommodate any buyer. Being close to Providence, the airport, Narragansett Bay, shopping and its good schools, is why this town is considered a relocation choice for buyers. This is the epicenter of coastal RI real estate…being here in North Kingstown.
As part of Washington County, Rhode Island along with the following towns of South Kingstown, Narragansett, Exeter, Charlestown and Westerly, this area is considered South County (the local affectionate term).
Choice in North Kingstown Luxury Condominiums
From a vast array of home neighborhoods in a variety of price ranges, top ranking school system, historic Wickford Village, marinas, beach and miles of coastal properties and landscape to appreciate. There is no doubt after visiting the locale, you too will fall in love with it too.
Wickford Village, within the town of North Kingstown, has the most historic homes of any town in the country. Hard to believe but true. As a great sailing port of and sister partner with Newport, if you like antique homes and spellbinding tales of yesteryear, you will find it here. The town itself was founded in 1674. It is Rhode Island’s answer to Nantucket without all the bother and hassle of traffic and travel. Walk the Village and enjoy the coastal landscape, enjoy the eclectic shops and antique treasures here. Do you enjoy boating? Marinas abound here for your use or your own private mooring (always talk and set it up with the North Kingstown Harbormaster).
North Kingstown neighborhood home
This is above all a residential town with a large waterfront industrial port and park that is a wonderful place for new businesses to launch from – Quonset Development Park. From Toray Industries to the main headquarter for Ocean State Job Lot, businesses are thriving in RI here. The port itself, on Narragansett Bay, is known as the second largest shipping port for the import of foreign cars. Additionally, there is a 18 hole public golf course here, marina, child care center, dog park, restaurants, public beaches, airport, hotels and museums.
Renowned for the famous American painter Gilbert Stuart who resided here in North Kingstown and whose home is now a national landmark to the Olympic heroine in swimming, Elizabeth Beisel. North Kingstown has much to be proud of with its old and new history roots and is a great place to call home, purchase property and live.
North Kingstown RI Real Estate
If you are considering relocating to North Kingstown RI, there are many choices from single family homes to condo complexes to consider.
It is a choice community for young families, retirees, second homes and vacationers. From coastal luxury homes, single family one and two level homes, the variety in home ownership styles and price ranges is here. The community is considered an affluent community and attracts families looking for a great school system, availability of water activities, fabulous new Senior Center (Beechwood), town beach and expansive public library.
North Kingstown coastal real estate
The price points on houses also sets this community apart with a wide range of style and price of homes for busy executives. The higher price homes in the upscale category have been built in the recent past with many different neighborhoods to consider such as Poplar Point, Cedarhurst, Slocum Woods, Wickford Highlands, Orchard Woods, Plum Beach, Wickford Village, the Glen, Polo Woods, Quail Hollow, Quidnessett and more.
Besides single family homes there are many condo complexes to choose from from one level to townhouse condominiums. From the upscale condos at Quidnessett, Wickford Cove to the one level condos at Villas at Mountain Laurel, town houses at Cedarhurst, Cardinal Ridge, Hamilton Harbour or Oceanwoods to name just a few.
Remember that I am the North Kingstown RI Real Estate Agent in the Sparkly Red Shoes and truly believe there is no place like home for you. So let me help you through your home search through North Kingstown or surrounding towns.
Tell me More About North Kingstown
A community of 26,000+ people with a median household income of $78,594 as of the 2011 census which is 24% higher than the Rhode Island median household income. The median home or condo value was $314,816 as of 2011 census.
It is a town of 43.6 square miles of land that includes waterfront on Narragansett Bay as well as suburban living real estate.
Wickford Junction MBTA train station is now a destination travel point located off of Ten Rod Road. It began service in 2012 from North Kingstown to Boston with many stops along the way (Warwick, Providence, etc.). A wonderful way to commute to your job and leave the car in the garage.
The public schools in North Kingstown are well accredited with blue ribbon schools too. From 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school, more information is available at the North Kingstown school web site. There are 3 private elementary and middle schools also in town. The North Kingstown high school is one of the top performing high school of students in the state, as noted by the following chart:
North Kingstown has a state of the art and large free library with books, e-books,magazines, audio materials, video and computer access to all residents. Besides the main library, two satellite libraries are located at either end of the town (Willett and Davisville). Holding educational forums, book groups, and a multitude of learning experiences presented by noted people in their fields.
As a top, desirable RI town to consider when moving to this Ocean State, North Kingstown should be considered a center point in RI real estate choices. If I can offer guidance and assistance as your North Kingstown real estate agent, please reach out to me at 401.529.7849 or email me at ginny@RiHouseHunt.com. My wealth of local expertise will guide and serve you well.
Relocating to North Kingstown RI
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Ginny Lacey Gorman is your go to Rhode Island coastal Real Estate agent for North Kingstown RI real estate and beyond…knowing the geographic area, schools, happenings, neighborhoods and important tidbits of local information. Email me at ginny@RiHouseHunt.com to make an appointment to find the home of your dreams too!
Waterfront, oceanfront, luxury and coastal Rhode Island real estate are my specialty but all of RI is my backyard. When you are in need of a real estate professional and specialist for your buying, selling or relocating needs and an internet savvy marketer and real estate agent who sells houses in this real estate market call Ginny at 401.529.
