Providence neighborhood
Living in Federal Hill
Providence’s Little ItalyWelcome to
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is the city’s celebrated Italian dining district, centered on Atwells Avenue and its famous arch, just west of downtown.
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You come to Federal Hill for dinner. You stay because the neighborhood behind Atwells Avenue is a real one, with long-time families and homes close to downtown.
What It’s Like
Atwells Avenue is the main street, with the arch and its bronze pine cone at one end and restaurants, bakeries and Italian markets along the way. DePasquale Square is the heart of it, and it fills up on warm nights.
Off Atwells it gets quieter fast, with residential streets and neighbors who know each other.
Getting Around
Downtown is just across I-95, close enough to walk. Highway access is about as easy as it gets in the city, and Providence Station is a short ride away.
Real Estate on Federal Hill
You will mostly see two- and three-family homes, with some condos in newer and converted buildings. Living over a rental is common here, and it can help with the mortgage.
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FAQ
Questions about Federal Hill
Don’t see yours? Ask me directly and I’ll give you a straight answer.
Ask Jess01Is Federal Hill noisy?
Atwells Avenue can be on weekend nights. A block or two off it is a different world. I always suggest visiting a house at the time of day you would be home.
02Can I walk to downtown from Federal Hill?
Yes. Downtown is just across I-95.
03Can I live in one unit and rent the others?
Many people here do. We look at the rents, the condition of the building and your financing options together before you offer.
Local advice
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