Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,110 sqft$339/sqft
278 New Meadow Rd, Barrington, RI 02806
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$339/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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!
  • Listed by: MaryBeth Frye 401.413.3509 marybeth.frye@mottandchace.com Brokerage DRE #REC.0016122 • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Listing closed: 03/23/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1403579

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Property Information for 278 New Meadow Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,434 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Hampden Meadows
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,414 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Barrington
  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Barrington
  • Postal Code: 02806
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R-25
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 6
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,434.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 615000
  • Tax Lot: 250
  • Tax Map Number: 32
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1886.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 224.0
  • Building Area Total: 2110.0
  • Living Area: 2,110.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4686
  • Lot Size Area: 20414.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20414.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 278NEWMEADOWRDBARR
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1951
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100, Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Storage, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Rooms Total: 5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 278 New Meadow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933595868

$715,000

+5.4% / yr

Mar 23, 2026

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403579

$715,000
Feb 2, 2026

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403579

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933595868

$715,000

+5.4% / yr

03/23/2026

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403579

$715,000
02/02/2026

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1403579

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 278 New Meadow Road

Taxable ValueLand$293,000Additions$322,000Total$615,000
Tax Record2025$9,434 ($786 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,887 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,887 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,078 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,412 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningR25CountyBRISTOLAPNBARR M:32 L:250

Schools near 278 New Meadow Road

This home is within Barrington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Hampden Meadows School
Public4 to 5

Barrington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Barrington High School
Public9 to 12

Sowams Elementary School
PublicK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 278 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806
$715,000
3
2,110
20,414
$798,000
4
2,936
49,295
$743,750
4
2,455
31,485
$431,500
4
2,226
32,274
4
1.5
2,122
43,046
$382,500
4
3,002
15,164

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