NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Sowams Rd Barrington, RI 02806

Hampden Meadows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $592,000 - $659,628

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2025

Last sale price $600,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,141/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Barrington High School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Burrell

Chart House, REALTORS® License #RES.0043200 Listed on: 11/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Burrell

Chart House, REALTORS® License #RES.0043200 Listed on: 11/21/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,511

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R25

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Thermal Windows
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 487SOWAMSRDBARR

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,511

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.376
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1680.0
  • Dining Room Type: Gym, Laundry, Utility Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Construction Type: Plaster, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16379.0
  • Parcel #: 487SOWAMSRDBARR
  • Zoning: R25
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8511.0
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Map Number: 31
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Meredith A Benoit Ret and Benoit
Bought by
Dubois-Proulx Katherine and Proulx Ryan
Seller's Agent
Mark Burrell
Chart House, REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Mark Burrell
Chart House, REALTORS®
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-7.68%
Total Days on Market
90
Views
389
Current Estimated Value
$613,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Outstanding Balance
$574,525
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$39,132

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Benoit Meredith A
Bought by
Meredith A Benoit Ret

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2016
Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Girard Rachael E and Girard Albert P
Bought by
Renner Meredith B
Seller's Agent
Lisa Schrvyer
Compass / Lila Delman Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Kirk
Compass / Lila Delman Compass
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Hall Irwin and Hall Gloria
Bought by
Girard Rachael and Girard Albert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dubois-Proulx Katherine $600,000 None Available
Dubois-Proulx Katherine $600,000 None Available
Meredith A Benoit Ret -- None Available
Meredith A Benoit Ret -- None Available
Renner Meredith B $395,000 --
Renner Meredith B $395,000 --
Girard Rachael $250,000 --
Girard Rachael $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dubois-Proulx Katherine $575,000
Closed Dubois-Proulx Katherine $575,000
Previous Owner Meredith A Benoit Ret $198,000
Previous Owner Renner Meredith B $355,000
Previous Owner Renner Meredith B $375,250
Previous Owner Girard Rachael $237,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $600,000 -4.7% $357 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Price Changed $629,900 -3.1% $375 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $649,900 +64.5% $387 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Sold $395,000 -7.9% $235 / Sq Ft
02/11/2017 02/11/17 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2016 08/02/16 For Sale $429,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,511 $577,000 $264,000 $313,000
2023 $8,485 $418,000 $164,000 $254,000
2022 $8,214 $418,000 $164,000 $254,000
2021 $8,005 $418,000 $164,000 $254,000
2020 $7,900 $378,000 $142,000 $236,000
2019 $7,598 $378,000 $142,000 $236,000
2018 $7,371 $378,000 $142,000 $236,000
2017 $7,266 $363,300 $141,300 $222,000
2016 $5,522 $299,300 $133,500 $165,800
2015 $5,462 $299,300 $133,500 $165,800
2014 $5,298 $289,500 $141,300 $148,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mark Burrell

    Chart House, REALTORS®

    (919) 696-7794

    5 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Mark Burrell
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lisa Schrvyer

    Compass / Lila Delman Compass

    Lisa Schrvyer
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Elizabeth Kirk

    Compass / Lila Delman Compass

    (401) 225-0371

    2 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Kirk
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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1373475

State-Wide MLS

APN: BARR-000031-000000-000023

Rhode Island Bristol County Barrington 02806 Hampden Meadows

487 Sowams Rd, Barrington, RI

This home is located at 487 Sowams Rd, Barrington, RI 02806 since 21 November 2024 and is currently estimated at $613,657, approximately $365 per square foot. This property was built in 1840. 487 Sowams Rd is a home located in Bristol County with nearby schools including Barrington High School, Barrington Christian Academy, and St. Andrews School.

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