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53 GOVERNOR ST APT 3PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
2
1
948 SQ FT
Listing by Residential Properties Ltd.
MLS® #: 1422635
Fox Point
Providence
About the neighborhood
Fox Point boasts a vibrant urban atmosphere with dynamic streets and numerous green spaces nearby for outdoor enjoyment. Its convenient location offers close access to both general and specialty grocery stores, as well as a variety of cafes and dining options. The neighborhood features excellent bike lane infrastructure, promoting easy and safe cycling throughout the area. Multiple primary and secondary schools serve the community, providing straightforward accessibility to educational institutions. Transportation options include nearby bus stops and quick access to major highways like US Highway 6, facilitating smooth travel by car. Housing options range from charming duplexes to spacious units with several bedrooms.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
Riding a bike is fairly popular in this neighborhood because the bicycling network is very comprehensive. Fox Point will also attract home buyers who value living in a compact area as it is very pedestrian-friendly; running common errands is easy without a car, and numerous businesses are especially close at hand. The public transit network in this part of Providence is not especially practical. Thankfully, homeowners can rely on the Providence on the Foxboro Event Service and Providence/Stoughton Line. There are about 40 bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. On the other hand, traveling by car is convenient in Fox Point. Many houses for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as US Highway 1 Alt.
Services
House buyers in this part of Providence will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short pedestrian trip away. In addition, those who like to dine out won't have to travel far in Fox Point, where over 150 restaurants and around 20 coffee shops can be found. It is also very easy to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Regarding education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach without a car from any location in Fox Point. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.
Character
Fox Point is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are numerous things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are lots of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. Parks, such as Blackstone Park and India Point Park, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, making them easy to access.
Car friendly6.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly7.0
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.8
Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk
Transit friendly5.0
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants8.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Groceries9.0
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping8.4
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes9.2
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Quiet4.2
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife8.8
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Vibrant6.0
Vibrant atmosphere all day and into the evening
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $51,498
- Median Household Income
- $75,723
Housing Type
- 15.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 58.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 13.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 9.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 15.3%
- Semi detached
- 2.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 58.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 13.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 9.8%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 34.7%
- 0 to 4
- 1.3%
- 5 to 9
- 2.3%
- 10 to 14
- 0.4%
- 15 to 19
- 0.6%
- 20 to 24
- 23.3%
- 25 to 29
- 25.9%
- 30 to 34
- 12.1%
- 35 to 39
- 9.0%
- 40 to 44
- 1.6%
- 45 to 49
- 1.5%
- 50 to 54
- 4.6%
- 55 to 59
- 3.7%
- 60 to 64
- 5.1%
- 65 to 69
- 2.0%
- 70 to 74
- 2.1%
- 75 to 79
- 1.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.4%
- 85 and over
- 2.1%
Education Level
- 7.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 11.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 3.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 34.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 25.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 7.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 7.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.8%
- High School
- 11.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 3.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 34.5%
- Master's degree
- 25.8%
- Professional degree
- 7.7%
- PhD
- 7.5%
Commute Mode
- 26.5% FOOT
- 2.6% BIKE
- 7.2% TRANSIT
- 42.5% DRIVE
- 2.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 26.5%
- Bike
- 2.6%
- Transit
- 7.2%
- Drive
- 42.5%
- Other
- 2.4%
- None
- 18.7%
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