Relocating to East Greenwich RI
Why Choose East Greenwich RI to Live in and Relocate to?
When homeowners are relocating to Rhode Island, one of the top choice RI towns is East Greenwich
Town Hall of East Greenwich
due to schools, location and RI real estate. Besides its physical locale in the center of the ‘ocean state’, it is considered a most desirable suburban Providence location which is in high demand for home buyers.
From a vast array of East Greenwich home neighborhoods in a variety of price ranges, top ranking school system, historic Main Street, marinas, and 16.7 square miles of suburban properties and landscape to appreciate. There is no doubt after visiting this locale, you too will fall in love with it.
East Greenwich has a number of historic homes throughout the town. If you like antique homes, variety of historic homes and spellbinding tales of yesteryear, you will find it here too, especially in the Hill and Harbor area of town.
The town itself was founded in 1677 (the neighboring town of North Kingstown in 1674). Walk the downtown on ‘stroll’ night and enjoy the camaraderie in the warmth of local residents in this sweet New England town. Do you enjoy boating? Marinas and yacht clubs abound here for your use and line East Greenwich cove. Cove side eateries are a top draw for locals in the summer and fall seasons.
East Greenwich RI Real Estate
East Greenwich home
If you are considering a home move, there are many choices from single family homes to upscale large and small condo complexes to consider in your search.
East Greenwich is a choice community for young families, singles and retirees. 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 town and attracts families looking for an outstanding school system.
The price points on houses also sets this community apart with a wide range of style and price of homes for busy executives to down sizing empty nesters. There are higher price homes in the upscale and luxury category which have been built in the recent past with a variety of neighborhoods to consider.
Besides single family homes there are many condo complexes to choose from in one level to townhouse condominiums. All condo complexes are easily accessible to the interstate highway. Upscale condos at Pine Glen, Harbour Heights, the Preserve and Frybrook to name a few condo complexes to view.
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Tell me More About East Greenwich
A community of 14,312 people with a median household income of $114,147 as of the 2019 census within the town.
The Town Hall of East Greenwich is located at 125 Main Street (phone number 401-886-8667). The town government has a Town Manager and a 5 member elected town council. More information can be found on the town’s web site.
Recreation and parks abound here. The town has a wonderful recreation department that is available to all homeowners with a multitude of enrichment and play programs for children and adults. Many parks are within and around the town’s boundaries with 9 playing fields, 3 locations for tennis courts, 4 locations for basketball courts, 12 playgrounds, a skate park, 6 nature parks and open space areas.
It is a town of 16.7 square miles of land that includes waterfront on Greenwich and Narragansett Bays as well as scenic private acreage. It is noted as one of the wealthiest towns in the state of RI. The higher education school of New England Institute of Technology is located here off of South County Trail.
Local hot spots in East Greenwich RI are all just minutes away from homes for sale in East Greenwich. Some of the places to enjoy are: Kon Asian Bistro | 401-889-9200, T’s Restaurant | 401-398-7877, Besos | 401-398-8855 to name just a few.
Wickford Junction MBTA train station is now a destination travel point located off of Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown (not far from East Greenwich). It began service in 2012 to Boston. A wonderful way to commute and leave the car in the garage with free Wi-fi on board. It is a transportation draw for many East Greenwich resident commuters too.
The public schools in East Greenwich are well accredited with highly ranked schools. From 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school, more information is available at the East Greenwich public school web site. There are private elementary, middle and high schools also in town. There are two school zone districts for elementary school. One district east of South County Trail attend Meadowbrook Farms, George Hanaford School. Living east of South County Trail, the schools are: Meadowbrook, Hanaford and Cole. Living west of South County Trail, the schools are: Frenchtown, Eldredge and Cole. The town’s only high school is East Greenwich High School.
East Greenwich has a state of the art and large free library with books, magazines, audio materials, video and computer access to all residents. Holding educational forums, book groups, and a multitude of learning experiences presented by noted people in their fields.
It is a top, desirable RI community to consider when moving to Rhode Island. East Greenwich should be considered a center point for home buying in this great ocean state.
If I can offer guidance and assistance as your East Greenwich real estate agent, please reach out to me at 401.529.7849 or email me at RiByTheBay@gmail.com. My wealth of local expertise and knowledge of the town will guide you well when relocating to East Greenwich RI.
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Ginny Lacey Gorman is your go to Rhode Island coastal real estate agent for East Greenwich RI real estate and beyond…knowing the geographic area, schools, happenings, neighborhoods and important tidbits of local RI information. Call me today at 401.529.7849 to make an appointment to find the home that suits your taste and price point.
