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Moving to North Smithfield, RI
$529,900Median listing price
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About North Smithfield
North Smithfield is a suburban-rural town on the Massachusetts border, anchored by the Slatersville Historic District — America's first planned mill village, founded by Samuel Slater in 1803. Housing mixes historic village homes, colonials on acre lots, and newer subdivisions.
Home prices in North Smithfield
The median listing price in North Smithfield is $529,900.
Top places in North Smithfield
- Slatersville Historic District — the 1803 planned mill village with the Green and historic homes.
- Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge — the 1856 granite bridge over the Branch River.
- Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery — the landmark family dairy farm and bakery on Greenville Road.
- Rustic Tri-View Drive-In — the classic drive-in movie theater.
- Goodwin Brothers Farm — the family farm stand on Greenville Road (address confirmed September 25, 2026).
- Forestdale Mill — the 1860 mill with its Shingle Style belfry (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Kendall Dean School and Slatersville Town Hall — the historic civic buildings (shown in the Commons photo below).
- North Smithfield Public Library — the Slatersville library (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from North Smithfield
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Woonsocket-area connections to Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- Limited RIPTA bus service; most commuters drive.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~25 minutes.
North Smithfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Smithfield, RI?
The median listing price in North Smithfield is $529,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from North Smithfield, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Woonsocket-area connections to Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.