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[gregw]

Patsfan, on Apr 24 2005, 07:41 PM, said:

I also liked a neighborhood on the East Side- -perhaps called Summit?  It was on Hope Street between Lauriston St. and Overhill Rd. There were some restaurants a CVS and other stores. Does anyone know if there are single family homes in that area? I saw a lot of two story homes. It seemed like a really nice area. Thanks everybody.
Tom

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Hey Patsfan,

I live in the Summit neighborhood and recommend it highly. It's got nice houses, a mix of single families and two to three families as well as a great commercial center, the highlights for me being the Rochambeau library and Seven Stars Bakery. Also great Indian place called Not Just Spices.

The only catch is that the area is not the bargain it once was. There was a time, maybe 5 years ago, when you could get a nice house for $150,000 if it was west of Hope St., because, the thinking went, west of Hope is close to Camp St., which is an area with some inner city issues.

Now the idea of West of Hope is pretty much gone and the area has come up to par with much of the rest of the East Side. A nice house is now about $350-400K, not cheap but better than Boston.

I know some of the folks on this forum feel that the Oak Hill neighborhood in Pawtucket, which is adjacent to Summit, is a tad too suburban, but I think it's a pretty neat place with an increasingly hip quality to it. People I know who live in Oak Hill love it.

The North End around where you went is definitely a better value and still kinda overlooked. Unlike some parts of the North End like Wanskuck which are pretty rough the part around Windmill seems pretty stable.

[Jenkins]

Patsfan, on Apr 24 2005, 07:41 PM, said:

The North End, JENKINS, was everything you said it was. I liked it a lot. That was probably my favorite neighborhood, so far. Tom

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Glad you had a chance to check out the area that I mentioned. I noticed two or three houses for sale on Seneca Street this weekend (it intersects with Windmill St. near the Pawtucket line, might even technically be Pawtucket at that point for all I know). That is a very nice and wide street with good houses. Definitely check that out if you get a chance. There is also a house on Enterprise Street for sale, which is quiet, dead end street off of Smart Street (which intersects Windmill). Good luck looking. Summit area is cool because you are close to Hope Street, but definitely stay away from Camp Street (unless you are looking to pick up some product

[Patsfan]

gregw, on Apr 24 2005, 10:46 PM, said:

Hey Patsfan,

I live in the Summit neighborhood and recommend it highly. It's got nice houses, a mix of single families and two to three families as well as a great commercial center, the highlights for me being the Rochambeau library and Seven Stars Bakery. Also great Indian place called Not Just Spices.

The only catch is that the area is not the bargain it once was. There was a time, maybe 5 years ago, when you could get a nice house for $150,000 if it was west of Hope St., because, the thinking went, west of Hope is close to Camp St., which is an area with some inner city issues.

Now the idea of West of Hope is pretty much gone and the area has come up to par with much of the rest of the East Side. A nice house is now about $350-400K, not cheap but better than Boston.

I know some of the folks on this forum feel that the Oak Hill neighborhood in Pawtucket, which is adjacent to Summit, is a tad too suburban, but I think it's a pretty neat place with an increasingly hip quality to it. People I know who live in Oak Hill love it.

The North End around where you went is definitely a better value and still kinda overlooked. Unlike some parts of the North End like Wanskuck which are pretty rough the part around Windmill seems pretty stable.

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Greg, I really liked what I saw in Summit. Unfortunately I don't think I can afford it. I probably shouldn't go above $225,000. I'll definitely avoid Camp Street on the east and Wanskuck in the north end. Thanks for your help!
Tom

[Patsfan]

Jenkins, on Apr 25 2005, 08:55 AM, said:

Glad you had a chance to check out the area that I mentioned. I noticed two or three houses for sale on Seneca Street this weekend (it intersects with Windmill St. near the Pawtucket line, might even technically be Pawtucket at that point for all I know). That is a very nice and wide street with good houses. Definitely check that out if you get a chance. There is also a house on Enterprise Street for sale, which is quiet, dead end street off of Smart Street (which intersects Windmill). Good luck looking. Summit area is cool because you are close to Hope Street, but definitely stay away from Camp Street (unless you are looking to pick up some product

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Thanks a lot, Jenkins.  I'll check out those houses you mentioned.
Tom

[bloodyrocker]

Patsfan, on Apr 24 2005, 09:41 PM, said:

Well, I explored Providence and vicinity this afternoon. I'm looking for a single family home around $200,000. I really like what I saw! Before I get to that, LIAM, you were so right about Woonsocket. It really has a ways to go.  The North End, JENKINS, was everything you said it was. I liked it a lot. That was probably my favorite neighborhood, so far. Canada Pond is a real plus too!  BLOODYROCKER, Pawtucket was also very impressive. I hadn't been there for over 10 years when I saw the PawSox last. It looks very different! Can you recommend any particular neighborhoods?

I also liked a neighborhood on the East Side- -perhaps called Summit?  It was on Hope Street between Lauriston St. and Overhill Rd. There were some restaurants a CVS and other stores. Does anyone know if there are single family homes in that area? I saw a lot of two story homes. It seemed like a really nice area. Thanks everybody.
Tom

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  Thats great !  It Looks like your really putting in some time and learning about the various great neighborhoods that Providence and vicinity have to offer.
  I live right behind Lukes records on Broadway in Pawtucket.  its pretty cool... very working class.  no-one bothers us at all..  you hear the occasional booming system from a car once in awhile but i think that you hear that anywhere.
  Its funny...  our budget was also 225000 at the high end and thats what we ended up spending on our single family.  there is a single family next to us that will be going up for sale in the next few weeks.   I understand and its pretty nice.. 2 car garage bungalow type place. If your looking around that area our house is 9 daniels st and the house i mention is the yellow single right next to ours.

                                                                           -Jason

[Liamlunchtray]

Patsfan, on Apr 24 2005, 08:41 PM, said:

Well, I explored Providence and vicinity this afternoon. I'm looking for a single family home around $200,000. I really like what I saw!  nice area. Thanks everybody.
Tom

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I really wish I could still reccomend my neighborhood (West End) for cheap living, but alas it is getting very expensive very fast. There was an open house yesterday for the condo's right behind us and I walked over to take a look. It was a real derelict house that they spruced up, but everything was done as cheaply as humanly possible. Off the shelf cabinets from HomeDepot, junky off the shelf laminate counters, wallpaper to hide lousy plaster... It was pretty damn crummy and they are still asking $192k per unit for 800sqft on Dexter, 3 houses down from Cranston St. They had 3 under contract and it seems like there were a lot of people coming through just happy they could find something for under $200k.

Pawtucket is definitely a good idea, but jump quick! I dont see it lasting much longer. I havent seen Jasons house in person, but from the picture and how he describes it, I cant beleive it was only $225k. Great deal.  If you do want to live in Providence proper, about your only real viable options are a condo or a multifamily house. The multi's are getting real pricey, but you still might be able to make the numbers work on one, as rent is pretty high too. They are currently building a pretty half assed duplex on the Hammond Street and are looking for $399k. Ouch.

Liam

[Patsfan]

bloodyrocker, on Apr 25 2005, 10:45 AM, said:

Thats great !  It Looks like your really putting in some time and learning about the various great neighborhoods that Providence and vicinity have to offer.
  I live right behind Lukes records on Broadway in Pawtucket.  its pretty cool... very working class.  no-one bothers us at all..  you hear the occasional booming system from a car once in awhile but i think that you hear that anywhere.
  Its funny...  our budget was also 225000 at the high end and thats what we ended up spending on our single family.  there is a single family next to us that will be going up for sale in the next few weeks.   I understand and its pretty nice.. 2 car garage bungalow type place. If your looking around that area our house is 9 daniels st and the house i mention is the yellow single right next to ours. -Jason

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Thanks a lot, Jason. I very much liked what I saw of Pawtucket.  Are there any areas I should stay away from? My situation is dependent on how much I can sell my condo in Westborough for. I'm pretty confident I can get $200,000 for it.  Take it easy.

Tom

[eltron]

Liamlunchtray, on Apr 25 2005, 12:46 PM, said:

I really wish I could still reccomend my neighborhood (West End) for cheap living, but alas it is getting very expensive very fast. There was an open house yesterday for the condo's right behind us and I walked over to take a look. It was a real derelict house that they spruced up, but everything was done as cheaply as humanly possible. Off the shelf cabinets from HomeDepot, junky off the shelf laminate counters, wallpaper to hide lousy plaster... It was pretty damn crummy and they are still asking $192k per unit for 800sqft on Dexter, 3 houses down from Cranston St. They had 3 under contract and it seems like there were a lot of people coming through just happy they could find something for under $200k.

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Don't you love the homemade condo conversions?
I know what you're talking about with the condos on Dexter...playing off the park address, but the units are pretty damn crappy. They have been going slow, on the market for at least 6 months now, and relisted with 2 different brokers. Now I know why...

Did you see the Octagon House condos? Those were pretty cool and went for 10k less and you're in a truly landmark house!