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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 81 Mathewson Rd
General
- Sold For: $3,100,000
- HOA FEE: $10/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $27,995 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: STWMLS
- MLS ID: 1413521
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
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
Listed by Residential Properties Ltd.
Sold by Abbott Properties, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 81 Mathewson Rd
School District:Barrington School District, Barrington, RI
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nayatt School 400 Nayatt Road, Barrington, RI 02806 | PK-3 | 0.7 mi |
Hampden Meadows School 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 | 4-5 | 1.6 mi |
Barrington Middle School, Barrington, RI 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI 02806 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Barrington High School 220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 81 Mathewson Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Sold
$3,100,000
5.08%
MLS
5/27/2026
Listed
$2,950,000
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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.
81 Mathewson Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (MLS# 1413521) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,100,000 on August 07, 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.

