Charming Cape exudes warmth and character while offering comfort, convenience and custom details throughout! The gracious living room welcomes you with a center fireplace and built-in bookshelves while the nearby kitchen boasts newer stainless steel appliances, an island for quick bites or casual dining and a separate dining area for larger gatherings with family and friends while overlooking the nearly half acre of land, with access to the patio @ large fenced yard to enjoy in warmer months. The main level also has the primary bedroom running front to back with 2 closets! Completing this level, is an updated full bath and sunroom (unheated) connecting the kitchen to the 2 car garage which could be redesigned as a mud room! The second level offers 2 large bedrooms with walk in closets and a second full bath, while the lower level has a finished (heated) rec room with a second fireplace....offering a great flex space! This property has been beautifully maintained with many updates including a whole house generator, a 6 month old roof, newer garage doors, fresh paint and walkway to patio! It is just under a half an acre and is within walking distance to Barrington's award winning Blue Ribbon schools ...Sowams School (K-3) and Hampden Meadows School (4-5) and centrally located between the Barrington Town Center, Seekonk's Route 6 shopping and Warren's quaint antique shops and waterfront restaurants! Move into this beautiful home and enjoy all that Barrington has to offer!
Sold for $715,000
$715,000
278 New Meadow Rd, Barrington, RI 02806
3beds
2,110sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.47 Acres Lot
$729,900 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$4,111 Estimated rent
Home value
$729,900
$672,000 - $788,000
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Center fireplaceWalkway to patioAccess to the patioNewer stainless steel appliancesNewer garage doorsBuilt-in bookshelves
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Listed by:
MaryBeth Frye 401-413-3509,
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Bought with:
Friedman Group
Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1403579
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Water
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Partially Finished,Family Room,Laundry,Storage Space
- Attic: Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,886
- Total interior livable area: 2,110 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,886
- Finished area below ground: 224
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: BARRM32L250
- Zoning: R-25
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Barrington
- Subdivision: Hampden Meadows
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $715,000+7.5%$339/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1403579 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $665,000$315/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1403579 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $665,000+64.6%$315/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1403579 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2015 | Sold | $404,000+49.6%$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2000 | Sold | $270,000+25.6%$128/sqft |
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| 7/30/1997 | Sold | $215,000+17.5%$102/sqft |
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| 6/1/1992 | Sold | $183,000$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,434 +4% | $615,000 |
| 2024 | $9,071 +0.2% | $615,000 +37.9% |
| 2023 | $9,054 +3.3% | $446,000 |
| 2022 | $8,764 +2.6% | $446,000 |
| 2021 | $8,541 +7.5% | $446,000 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $7,942 +4% | $380,000 |
| 2019 | $7,638 +3.1% | $380,000 |
| 2018 | $7,410 -12% | $380,000 -9.7% |
| 2017 | $8,416 +8.4% | $420,800 |
| 2016 | $7,764 +1.1% | $420,800 |
| 2015 | $7,680 +22.8% | $420,800 +23.1% |
| 2014 | $6,255 +1.7% | $341,800 |
| 2013 | $6,152 | $341,800 |
| 2012 | $6,152 +0.3% | $341,800 |
| 2011 | $6,135 -2.5% | $341,800 -12.6% |
| 2010 | $6,295 | $391,000 |
| 2009 | $6,295 +7.4% | $391,000 -7.6% |
| 2007 | $5,861 | $423,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02806
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hampden Meadows SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Barrington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Rhode Island
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- 278 New Meadow Rd
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