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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,152 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.3392 Acres
  • 4 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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Iconic Barrington waterfront living! Historic 81 Mathewson Road boasts a private dock as well as Harbors Association membership which provides a secondary dinghy dock for your fleet! The enchanting full-length front porch lets you savor lazy, sea-breezy days as the boats sail by, while the fenced backyard offers a private sanctuary. Built in 1875, this home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, over 4,000 SF of living space, and an attached 4-car garage. Highlights and upgrades include a custom kitchen with built-in coffee station and architectural details, updated baths, recent roof, newer windows, and brand-new electrical service and main panel. Romance greets you around every corner with 5 distinctive fireplaces, a gracious living room with wood detailing, and twin sets of glass doors providing seamless access to the front porch. Retire to the generous 2nd-floor primary suite with ample storage and a private bath. Family and guests enjoy two additional bedrooms with water views, a hall bath, and a sun-filled sitting area. A spacious bonus room offers endless possibilities. The walkout lower level provides a complete suite with sitting area, a bedroom with lovely natural light, and a full bath, as well as storage and laundry areas. A classic clam-shell drive, stone wall, and fabulous plantings maximize the curb appeal of this storybook New England stunner. Blocks from the East Bay Bike Path and town center, and only 20 minutes to the dining and culture of Providence.

Full Property Details for 81 Mathewson Rd

General

  • Price: $2,950,000
  • HOA FEE: $10/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $27,995 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: STWMLS
  • MLS ID: 1413521
  • Updated: Today (5/27/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Skylights, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace(s): Gas, Masonry
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Covered Spaces: 4
  • Total Spaces: 10
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • County: Bristol
  • Subdivision: Harbor/Waterfront

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump, Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Central, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Water: Connected, Public
  • Utility Description: Sewer Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Drywall, Plaster, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Building Size: 4152
  • Square Feet: 4,152
  • Living Area: 4,152 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Total: 4,152 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 4,152 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1875

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3392
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,776
  • Lot Size: 14776
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Waterfront
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Beach Front, Dock Access, Water Access, Waterfront

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $120
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $27,995
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Property ID: 81MATHEWSONRDBARR
  • Lot Number: 516

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Schools serving 81 Mathewson Rd

School District:Barrington School District, Barrington, RI
NameGradesDistance
Nayatt School
400 Nayatt Road, Barrington, RI 02806
PK-30.7 mi
Hampden Meadows School
297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806
4-51.6 mi
Barrington Middle School, Barrington, RI
261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI 02806
6-82.2 mi
Barrington High School
220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 81 Mathewson Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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5/27/2026
Listed
$2,950,000
195%
MLS
12/11/2003
Sold
$1,000,000
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Tax History for 81 Mathewson Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$27,996
4%
$1,825,000
—
2024
$26,919
-5%
$1,825,000
30%
2023
$28,440
3%
$1,401,000
—
2022
$27,530
3%
$1,401,000
—
2021
$26,829
2%
$1,401,000
12%
2020
$26,209
4%
$1,254,000
—
2019
$25,205
3%
$1,254,000
—
2018
$24,453
-6%
$1,254,000
-3%
2017
$25,882
8%
$1,294,100
—
2016
$23,876
1%
$1,294,100
—
2015
$23,617
16%
$1,294,100
16%
2014
$20,426
2%
$1,116,200
—
2013
$20,092
—
$1,116,200
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81 Mathewson Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (MLS# 1413521) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 81 Mathewson Road is currently listed for $2,950,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 81 Mathewson 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.

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