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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 165 Sowams Rd
General
- Price: $625,000
- Taxes: $7,841 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1413860
- Updated: 6/1/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Tub Shower
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Paved Driveway
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Covered Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: No Garage
Location
- County: Bristol
- Subdivision: SOWAMS
- Near Highway: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Drywall, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 1001
- Square Feet: 1,001
- Living Area: 1,001 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,001 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,001 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4885
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,279
- Lot Size: 21279
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,841.78
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 165SOWAMSRDBARR
- Lot Number: 145
Listed by Century 21 Topsail Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 165 Sowams Rd
School District:Barrington School District, Barrington, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hampden Meadows School 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 | 4-5 | 0.7 mi |
Sowams Elementary School 364 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI 02806 | K-3 | 0.8 mi |
Barrington Middle School, Barrington, RI 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI 02806 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Barrington High School 220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 165 Sowams Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Listed
$625,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 165 Sowams Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,164
4%
$467,000
—
2024
$6,888
-8%
$467,000
26%
2023
$7,511
3%
$370,000
—
2022
$7,271
3%
$370,000
—
2021
$7,086
2%
$370,000
11%
2020
$6,981
4%
$334,000
—
2019
$6,713
3%
$334,000
—
2018
$6,513
8%
$334,000
11%
2017
$6,024
8%
$301,200
—
2016
$5,557
1%
$301,200
—
2015
$5,497
-4%
$301,200
-4%
2014
$5,752
2%
$314,300
—
2013
$5,657
—
$314,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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165 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (MLS# 1413860) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 165 Sowams Road is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 165 Sowams Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Barrington? You can browse all Barrington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

