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Curious what homes are selling for in Cranston? Over the past 30 days, roughly 78 homes have sold here, at a median price of $508,450 and an average of $540,894. That represents an increase of $44,950 from the previous period. Cranston has around 82,654 residents, with about 68% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Cranston, Rhode Island

What is Cranston, Rhode Island like? Cranston is Rhode Island's second-largest city, wrapping around the southern edge of Providence and running from the shore of Narragansett Bay westward toward the Scituate Reservoir. The eastern half is dense and historic — laid out along the Pawtuxet River and the bay — while western Cranston opens up into larger lots, reservoirs, and more open land.

That range is the whole story here: you might buy a Victorian a block from the water in Edgewood, a mid-century home in planned Garden City, a two-family in Knightsville, or a newer colonial on an acre out west. Below is a look at the neighborhoods, how property taxes work, 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 Cranston

Edgewood. A historic east-side neighborhood along Narragansett Bay, with Victorians and colonials, the Edgewood Yacht Club setting, and easy reach to Pawtuxet Village.
Pawtuxet Village. A colonial-era waterfront village straddling the Cranston–Warwick line at Pawtuxet Cove, known for its historic streets, restaurants, and the annual Gaspee Days.
Garden City. A planned mid-century neighborhood built around the open-air Garden City Center, with ranches, capes, and colonials on curving streets.
Knightsville. A dense, historic central neighborhood with two- and three-family homes and a long Italian-American heritage, home to St. Mary's Feast.
Auburn & Eden Park. Established east-side neighborhoods of single- and two-family homes close to the Providence line and Route 10.
Oaklawn & Arlington. Mid-city residential areas with a mix of mid-century and older homes near Cranston Street and Reservoir Avenue.
Western Cranston. The rural western third of the city — larger single-family homes, newer subdivisions, and open land near the Scituate Reservoir.

Cranston Property Taxes

Rhode Island cities and towns set their property-tax rates every year, and Cranston — like several urban Rhode Island communities — classifies property by type, so single-family homes, 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 Cranston figures and how a specific property is classified with the Cranston Tax Assessor before relying on them. This matters especially for multi-family homes, where the class changes the math — I'm glad to walk through it for a specific address.

Cranston, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Cranston, RI?

Cranston's neighborhoods include Edgewood, Pawtuxet Village, Garden City, Knightsville, Auburn, Eden Park, Oaklawn, Arlington, and the more rural Western Cranston, spread from Narragansett Bay westward toward the Scituate Reservoir.

What is Cranston, RI known for?

Cranston is Rhode Island's second-largest city, known for historic Pawtuxet Village and its Gaspee Days, the open-air Garden City Center, the Edgewood waterfront on Narragansett Bay, Knightsville's Italian-American heritage, and the William Hall Library.

What types of homes are in Cranston, RI?

Cranston's housing ranges from waterfront Victorians and colonials in Edgewood, to two- and three-family homes in Knightsville and Auburn, mid-century ranches and capes in Garden City, and newer single-family homes on larger lots in Western Cranston.

How far is Cranston, RI from Providence?

Cranston borders Providence directly — downtown Providence is roughly 5 to 6 miles from central Cranston, generally about a 10- to 15-minute drive via Route 10 or I-95, depending on traffic.

Who is the best real estate agent in Cranston, 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 Cranston market well, from Edgewood to Western Cranston. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Cranston

Cranston rewards local knowledge — pricing a waterfront Victorian in Edgewood is a different exercise than pricing a two-family in Knightsville or a newer colonial out west. Whether you're buying your first home, moving across town, 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
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