Rare opportunity in desirable Barrington! Positioned on the corner of Sowams Road and Commonwealth Avenue, this unique property offers over 21,000 square feet of land in an R-10 zoning district, creating exciting possibilities for future use and development. The existing home is quaint and cozy with 1,000 sqft of living space, featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Also located on the property is a detached outbuilding fronting Sowams Road that was formerly operated as a hair salon. Please note that the outbuilding may no longer be utilized for commercial purposes and is being offered as a non-commercial structure. Whether you're seeking a charming residence, additional space for hobbies, storage, a studio, workshop, or exploring the property's future potential, this one-of-a-kind offering presents a variety of possibilities. Conveniently located near Barrington's schools, shopping, dining, and area amenities, this is a rare chance to secure a highly visible corner property with exceptional flexibility and potential.
For sale
$625,000
165 Sowams Rd, Barrington, RI 02806
2beds
1,001sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$624/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly visible corner property
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Listed by:
Ryan Fonseca 401-489-0065,
Century 21 Topsail Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1413860
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Paneled), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,001
- Total interior livable area: 1,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,001
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: BARRM29L145
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Paneled, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Commuter Bus, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Restaurants, Schools
- Subdivision: Sowams
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Barrington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $624/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,841
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000$624/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1413860 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,164 +4% | $467,000 |
| 2024 | $6,888 -8.3% | $467,000 +26.2% |
| 2023 | $7,511 +3.3% | $370,000 |
| 2022 | $7,271 +2.6% | $370,000 |
| 2021 | $7,086 +1.5% | $370,000 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $6,981 +4% | $334,000 |
| 2019 | $6,713 +3.1% | $334,000 |
| 2018 | $6,513 +8.1% | $334,000 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $6,024 +8.4% | $301,200 |
| 2016 | $5,557 +1.1% | $301,200 |
| 2015 | $5,497 +9.8% | $301,200 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $5,007 | $311,000 |
| 2009 | $5,007 | $311,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02806
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hampden Meadows SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Barrington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Rhode Island
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- 165 Sowams Rd
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