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Q: What are the neighborhoods in Cumberland, RI?

Cumberland has six villages: Diamond Hill, Valley Falls, Ashton, Berkeley, Arnold Mills, and Cumberland Hill. Valley Falls is typically the most attainable entry point; Diamond Hill and Arnold Mills have larger lots and higher price points; Ashton and Berkeley are small historic mill villages along the Blackstone with tight inventory.

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Curious what homes are selling for in Cumberland? Over the past 30 days, roughly 37 homes have sold here, at a median price of $535,000 and an average of $573,135. That represents a decrease of $25,000 from the previous period. Cumberland has around 35,977 residents, with about 78% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Cumberland, Rhode Island

What is Cumberland, Rhode Island like? Cumberland is six villages, not one town — and they do not price the same. Buyers who shop it as a single market overpay in one place and miss value in another. Below is what each village actually is, what you will pay in taxes, and where the market stands right now.

For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page.

The Six Villages of Cumberland

Cumberland is not one market. It is six, and they do not price the same.

Diamond Hill. Northern Cumberland, rural-suburban, anchored by Diamond Hill State Park. Larger lots, more privacy, longer commutes.

Valley Falls. The densest village and the entry point to Cumberland. Single-families, two- and three-families, and the town’s most attainable prices.

Ashton. Wooded and quiet along the Blackstone. Historic 1867 mill housing, Phantom Farms, and the Monastery trails.

Berkeley. A small 1872 Blackstone River mill village. Tight inventory — when something lists here, it moves.

Arnold Mills. Mid-century and newer construction on wooded streets. Near the Cumberland Monastery grounds and Diamond Hill State Park.

Cumberland Hill. Central and convenient, close to Route 114 and Diamond Hill Road. Practical commuter housing.

Cumberland Property Taxes

Cumberland’s residential rate is $12.27 per $1,000 of assessed value — below Pawtucket, Central Falls, Lincoln and Cranston. Rates are set annually by each municipality.

Cumberland — $12.27
Woonsocket — $11.23
Pawtucket — $13.15
Central Falls — $13.21
Lincoln — $13.52
Cranston — $13.88

Source: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance, FY2026 tax rates by class of property. Confirm the current rate with the Cumberland Tax Assessor before relying on it.

Cumberland, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Cumberland, RI?

Cumberland has six villages: Diamond Hill, Valley Falls, Ashton, Berkeley, Arnold Mills, and Cumberland Hill. Valley Falls is typically the most attainable entry point; Diamond Hill and Arnold Mills have larger lots and higher price points; Ashton and Berkeley are small historic mill villages along the Blackstone with tight inventory.

What is Cumberland, RI known for?

Cumberland is a northern Rhode Island town known for the Cumberland Monastery grounds and trails, Diamond Hill State Park, and its historic Blackstone River mill villages, with quick access to Providence and the Massachusetts line.

What types of homes are in Cumberland, RI?

Cumberland’s housing ranges from two- and three-family homes in the denser villages to larger single-family homes on bigger lots to the north, with historic mill-era housing along the Blackstone.

How far is Cumberland, RI from Providence?

Cumberland sits in northern Rhode Island, roughly 10 to 12 miles from downtown Providence — about a 20-minute drive via Route 146 or I-295 — with quick access to the Massachusetts border.

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

Alexander Parmenidez is a Broker Associate and REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty who lives in Cumberland and has closed 265+ transactions since 2013. He works with buyers and sellers in English and Spanish. Call (401) 426-4857.

Buying or Selling in Cumberland

Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 426-4857 · [email protected]

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