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Curious what homes are selling for in Pawtucket? Over the past 30 days, roughly 48 homes have sold here, at a median price of $485,855 and an average of $497,698. That represents an increase of $58,355 from the previous period. Pawtucket has around 75,200 residents, with about 48% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

What is Pawtucket, Rhode Island like? Pawtucket sits on the Blackstone River in northern Providence County, bordering Providence to the south and Central Falls to the north, with the Massachusetts line — Seekonk and Attleboro — just to the east. It's a compact, historic mill city: the falls in its downtown powered Slater Mill, widely called the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.

Today it's one of the Providence metro's more attainable markets, with a housing stock built heavily around two- and three-family homes alongside single-family neighborhoods. Below is a look at the neighborhoods, how property taxes work here, and where the market stands now. For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page.

The Neighborhoods of Pawtucket

Oak Hill. An established residential area on the east side by Slater Memorial Park, with larger single-family homes on tree-lined streets.
Quality Hill. A historic district of Victorian-era homes on the higher ground near downtown, close to the Blackstone River and the Slater Mill site.
Fairlawn. A north-side residential area of single- and two-family homes near the Central Falls line and Route 95.
Woodlawn. A dense, walkable neighborhood toward the East Providence line, with triple-deckers, two- and three-family homes, and some of the city's more attainable prices.
Darlington. An east-side area near the Seekonk line, a mix of single-family and two-family homes close to shopping on Newport Avenue.
Countryside. A residential pocket on the northern edge with mid-century and newer single-family homes.

Pawtucket Property Taxes

Rhode Island cities and towns set their property-tax rates every year, and Pawtucket — like several urban Rhode Island communities — classifies property by type, so one-, two- and three-family homes, larger apartment buildings, and commercial property are not all taxed the same way. Owner-occupied status can also matter.

Because the rates and classifications are reset annually, confirm the current Pawtucket figures and how a specific property is classified with the Pawtucket Tax Assessor before relying on them. This matters especially for two- and three-family homes, where the class changes the math — I'm glad to walk through it for a specific address.

Pawtucket, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Pawtucket, RI?

Pawtucket's neighborhoods include Oak Hill, Quality Hill, Fairlawn, Woodlawn, Darlington, and Countryside, spread across a compact city on the Blackstone River between Providence and the Massachusetts line.

What is Pawtucket, RI known for?

Pawtucket is a historic mill city on the Blackstone River, known for Slater Mill (widely called the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution), the falls in its downtown, the 197-acre Slater Memorial Park with its Looff Carousel and the 1685 Daggett House, and Centreville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing, home of Rhode Island FC.

What types of homes are in Pawtucket, RI?

Pawtucket's housing runs from single-family colonials, ranches, and Victorians to a large share of two- and three-family homes (triple-deckers), plus some condominiums and mill-conversion lofts — a mix that draws both owner-occupants and investors.

How far is Pawtucket, RI from Providence?

Pawtucket borders Providence directly — downtown Providence is roughly 4 to 5 miles away, generally about a 10- to 15-minute drive via Route 95, depending on traffic.

Who is the best real estate agent in Pawtucket, RI?

That's for you to decide, but Alexander Parmenidez works with both buyers and sellers across Rhode Island — in English and Spanish — and knows the Pawtucket market well, including its two- and three-family homes. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Pawtucket

Pawtucket rewards local knowledge — pricing a single-family in Oak Hill is a different exercise than pricing a three-family in Woodlawn, and the two- and three-family market moves on rents and condition as much as on comps. Whether you're buying a first home, adding a multifamily to your portfolio, or selling, I can help you read it accurately. I work with buyers and sellers here in English and Spanish, with no pressure.

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Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
401-426-4857 · alexparmenidez.realtor

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