Laurelwood

Independent Assessment

Laurelwood's age restriction is well and consistently corroborated: a local Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth agent's own marketing describes it directly as 'North Smithfield's premier 55+ condominium community,' language that matches how multiple individual MLS listings for units within Laurelwood independently describe the property, with no source found suggesting an all-ages or unrestricted designation. One genuine, unresolved discrepancy is worth disclosing directly rather than glossing over: total unit-count figures across sources range from 162 to 164, and it could not be determined which figure is more current or whether the difference reflects a later phase, a conversion, or simply inconsistent secondary-source reporting -- buyers should request the community's own current, authoritative total-unit count directly from the condominium association. A specific founding/construction-start year for Laurelwood as a whole could not be independently confirmed, though individual listing data shows units built at least as recently as 2019, suggesting either a phased build-out over multiple years or an older core with later additions; either way, buyers evaluating a specific unit should confirm that unit's own construction date directly, since 'single-level, duplex-style' construction spans a real range of build years within this community.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers age 55 or older seeking a large, well-established, single-level condominium community in northern Rhode Island's Providence County -- with a genuinely substantial scale (160-plus homes) and a dedicated, free-standing community center offering meeting space, a full kitchen, and game and exercise rooms -- may find Laurelwood's combination of size and amenity infrastructure appealing relative to the smaller communities elsewhere in this county. Its duplex-style, single-level design and proximity to a hospital, schools, and public transportation may particularly suit buyers who want a settled, service-convenient location without the higher price premium of coastal Rhode Island communities.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Laurelwood consists of single-level, duplex-style condominium buildings spread across approximately 58 acres at 170 Providence Pike in North Smithfield, with total unit counts reported at either 162 or 164 depending on the source -- a discrepancy that is disclosed rather than resolved. Individual listing data shows units built at least as recently as 2019, alongside what appears to be an older core of construction, suggesting a phased build-out over multiple years; a specific founding year and the community's original developer/builder were not independently confirmed.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Recent individual-unit listings at Laurelwood range from approximately $490,000 for a one-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,237-square-foot unit built in 2019, up to approximately $629,900 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,816-square-foot unit -- a real spread reflecting Laurelwood's range of floor plans and build years. As a large, largely built-out community, most current transactions are resales; buyers should confirm current asking prices and available floor plans directly with a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Laurelwood's individual-unit construction dates found in listing data extend at least through 2019, and the community's overall scale (162-164 units) suggests it is largely, if not fully, built out; whether any new-construction inventory remains available versus a resale-only market was not confirmed. Buyers should confirm current construction status and available inventory directly with a local agent or the condominium association.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Laurelwood sits in the Town of North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island. Rhode Island's own Fair Housing Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Section 34-37-4.1) retains the older, pre-1999 'significant facilities and services' two-prong formulation for its older-persons exemption rather than the simplified modern federal HOPA standard -- a statewide legal nuance discussed in more detail on this state's own overview page. Buyers should confirm current property-tax rates directly with the North Smithfield Tax Assessor's office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Laurelwood is organized around a large, free-standing community center that functions as the social hub for its 160-plus single-level, duplex-style homes -- offering meeting rooms, a full kitchen, an office, and game and exercise rooms for resident use. Tennis courts and a network of walking trails and sidewalks round out the on-site recreational options, while the community's location directly on Route 146 keeps residents close to a nearby hospital, schools, public transportation, and everyday shopping and dining -- a settled, service-convenient lifestyle for a community of Laurelwood's scale.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Laurelwood is located at 170 Providence Pike (Route 146) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, in the 02896 zip code, with the community's own marketing citing highway access and proximity to a hospital, schools, public transportation, restaurants, and shopping. Drive times to Providence have not been independently confirmed; buyers should confirm these directly with a local agent.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Laurelwood is consistently marketed as an age-restricted community: a local Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth agent's own listing description labels it directly 'North Smithfield's premier 55+ condominium community,' and this language is corroborated by multiple individual MLS listings for units within the community describing them as age-restricted condominiums for active adults 55 and older. No source describing Laurelwood as unrestricted was found. Published here as legally age-restricted 55+ on the strength of this consistent brokerage and MLS-listing confirmation, with the caveat that Laurelwood's own recorded condominium declaration could not be directly reviewed to confirm the precise legal restriction language; buyers should request that document directly from the condominium association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Laurelwood's total unit count differs across sources (162 versus 164) and a specific founding year for the community as a whole was not confirmed, only that individual units have been built at least as recently as 2019; both should be clarified directly with the condominium association before purchasing. Buyers should request the specific developer or builder and a current monthly condominium fee amount directly, as neither was confirmed. Laurelwood's amenity package (community center, tennis, trails) is real but more modest than that of a resort-style large-scale community, a tradeoff buyers should weigh.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Laurelwood is the only 55-plus community identified in North Smithfield, and is well above Bella Vista (70 units, Glocester), Lapham Farm Village Condominiums (22 units, Burrillville), and Fieldstone Condominiums (22 units, Johnston) in unit count. That scale gives Laurelwood a more substantial amenity base (a dedicated community center, tennis courts) than these smaller communities, though buyers should weigh that against the unresolved total-unit-count discrepancy and less-confirmed construction history disclosed above relative to those more recently and clearly documented communities.

Current Listings

Current Laurelwood listings can be found through a local North Smithfield-area real estate agent, who can also confirm the current condominium fee, the community's authoritative total-unit count, and any specific unit-level details.

Is Laurelwood in North Smithfield age-restricted?

Yes. Local brokerage marketing describes it directly as 'North Smithfield's premier 55+ condominium community,' corroborated by multiple individual MLS listings describing units as age-restricted for active adults 55 and older, with no source found contradicting that classification.

How many homes are at Laurelwood?

Sources report either 162 or 164 total units; the discrepancy was found but could not be resolved as to which figure is current. Buyers should confirm the authoritative current count directly with the condominium association.

What amenities does Laurelwood offer?

A free-standing community center with meeting rooms, a full kitchen, an office, and game and exercise rooms, plus tennis courts and walking trails/sidewalks, on roughly 58 acres directly along Route 146 in North Smithfield.