487 Sowams Rd

1,680 Sq. Ft.
$357 / Sq. Ft.
1,680
Sq. Ft.
$357
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 487 Sowams Rd, a beautifully updated and meticulously maintained Cape full of New England charm. Walking in you first notice the higher than expected ceilings & the beautiful wide plank wood floors which give this house a ton of character. The open and airy eat-in kitchen is fully updated with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, cherry wood counter tops, stainless steel appliances and glass doors heading out to the patio. Just off the kitchen is a large formal dining room with beautiful...Welcome to 487 Sowams Rd, a beautifully updated and meticulously maintained Cape full of New England charm. Walking in you first notice the higher than expected ceilings & the beautiful wide plank wood floors which give this house a ton of character. The open and airy eat-in kitchen is fully updated with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, cherry wood counter tops, stainless steel appliances and glass doors heading out to the patio. Just off the kitchen is a large formal dining room with beautiful historic fireplace & mantle. The dining room flows well into the generously sized family room complete with fireplace and room for an office or reading nook. Upstairs are 3 good sized light filled bedrooms, the main bathroom and ample built in storage. Head outside to the patio just off the kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. The large fenced in yard is perfect for those backyard games. A 1 car detached garage gives you lots of flex space or storage. Recent updates include newer windows, electrical, plumbing & boiler. A must see!
  1. Listed by Mark Burrell • Brokerage DRE #REB.0019238 • Chart House, REALTORS®
    P: (919)-696-7794 markb@charthouserealtors.com

Property Details for 487 Sowams Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2025 01:25 PM

Property Details for 487 Sowams Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1373475
Days on Market90
Taxes$8,511 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1840
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,379 SF
CountyBristol County

Location

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Building Information for 487 Sowams Road

Stories2Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,379 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,634 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,924

Property Taxes

$709

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 487 Sowams Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Barrington
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Barrington
  • Postal Code: 02806
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R25
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,511.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 577000
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1680.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1680.0
  • Living Area: 1,680.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.376
  • Lot Size Area: 16379.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16379.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 487SOWAMSRDBARR
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Fha, Va
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1840
  • C L I P: 6,104,189,898
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps200Or More
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 487 Sowams Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552757220

$600,000

+5.4% / yr

Mar 10, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$600,000
Feb 19, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

Feb 12, 2025

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

Dec 30, 2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$629,900
Nov 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$649,900
Sep 24, 2024

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1367764

Sep 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1367764

$675,000
Mar 13, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590638288

$395,000

+4.7% / yr

Mar 13, 2017

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

$395,000
Dec 21, 2016

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

Aug 2, 2016

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

$429,000
Mar 30, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #218062659

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552757220

$600,000

+5.4% / yr

03/10/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$600,000
02/19/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

02/12/2025

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

12/30/2024

Price Change

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$629,900
11/21/2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1373475

$649,900
09/24/2024

Permanently Off Market

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1367764

09/05/2024

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1367764

$675,000
03/13/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590638288

$395,000

+4.7% / yr

03/13/2017

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

$395,000
12/21/2016

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

08/02/2016

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1133122

$429,000
03/30/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #218062659

$250,000

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

Public Records for 487 Sowams Road

Taxable ValueLand$264,000Additions$313,000Total$577,000
Tax Record2025$8,851 ($738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,379 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840ZoningR25CountyBRISTOLAPNBARR M:31 L:023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 487 Sowams Road

This home is within Barrington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sowams Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Barrington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Barrington High School
Public9 to 12

Hampden Meadows School
Public4 to 5

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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