This custom home in Barrington’s historic Alfred Drowne neighborhood proves you don’t have to go miles from nowhere to enjoy beach living. Located on a double corner lot, the 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has two levels of decks for priceless water views. Spectacular sunsets are a daily ritual viewed from the master suite’s balcony or shared with friends and family on the main floor, where living room sliders open onto a wraparound deck. The home’s open floor plan is built for entertaining: the gourmet kitchen flows effortlessly into dining and sitting areas, the latter with a gas fireplace to take off the chill when doors open to admit the sound of waves lapping against Annawamscutt Beach, perfect for boating, fishing, or sunning. Families benefit from being in the state’s top school system; Providence, Newport, and Boston are all conveniently close, and the home is walking distance to three beaches and near the East Bay Bike Path, golf, marinas, and Barrington’s charming town center.
This custom home on a quiet dead-end street in Barrington’s historic Alfred Drowne neighborhood proves you don’t have to go miles from nowhere to enjoy beach living in Rhode Island. Located on a double corner lot, the 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is wrapped in nearly 800 square feet of maintenance-free decks on two levels, affording priceless views of the Providence River and Upper Narragansett Bay. Spectacular sunsets are a daily ritual viewed from the master suite’s balcony or shared with friends and family on the main floor, where sliders from the living room open onto a wraparound deck with vistas to the west and south. Three bedrooms on the main floor plus, master suite with a full, private bath. The home’s open floor plan is built for entertaining; the gourmet kitchen flows effortlessly into dining and sitting areas, the latter with a gas fireplace that takes off the evening chill even when doors open to admit the sound of the waves lapping against Annawamscutt Beach, just across the street. The sandy neighborhood beach, rarely crowded, is perfect for swimming, paddling, fishing for stripers, or sunning with the convenience of home just steps away. The location is ideal for families who also benefit from being in the top school system in the state. Providence, Newport, and Boston are all close by, and in addition to three beaches within walking distance the home is near the East Bay Bike Path, golf, marinas, and Barrington’s charming town center.
RIS #1292833
Dec 1, 2021
Sold
$1,075,000
$548/sq ft
Nov 8, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 29, 2021
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$561/sq ft
Sep 7, 2021
Listed
$1,150,000
$587/sq ft
+45
This custom home on a quiet dead-end street in Barrington's historic Alfred Drowne neighborhood proves you don't have to go miles from nowhere to enjoy beach living in Rhode Island. Located on a double corner lot, the 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is wrapped in nearly 800 square feet of maintenance-free decks on two levels, affording priceless views of the Providence River and Upper Narragansett Bay. Spectacular sunsets are a daily ritual viewed from the master suite's balcony or shared with friends and family on the main floor, where sliders from the living room open onto a wraparound deck with vistas to the west and south. Three bedrooms on the main floor plus, master suite with a full, private bath. The home's open floor plan is built for entertaining; the gourmet kitchen flows effortlessly into dining and sitting areas, the latter with a gas fireplace that takes off the evening chill even when doors open to admit the sound of the waves lapping against Annawamscutt Beach, just across the street. The sandy neighborhood beach, rarely crowded, is perfect for swimming, paddling, fishing for stripers, or sunning with the convenience of home just steps away. The location is ideal for families who also benefit from being in the top school system in the state. Providence, Newport, and Boston are all close by, and in addition to three beaches within walking distance the home is near the East Bay Bike Path, golf, marinas, and Barrington's charming town center.
RIS #1292074
Sep 7, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2021
Listed
$1,200,000
$612/sq ft
RIS #733886
Sep 20, 2019
Price Changed
$750,000
$383/sq ft
Jun 29, 2007
Sold
$715,000
$365/sq ft
May 23, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2007
Listed
$849,900
$434/sq ft
MLS PIN #72177203
Aug 18, 2017
Sold
$750,000
$383/sq ft
Jul 7, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2017
Listed
$799,900
$408/sq ft
RIS #1163702
Aug 18, 2017
Sold
$750,000
$383/sq ft
Jul 7, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 6, 2017
Listed
$799,900
$408/sq ft
RIS #620324
Sep 6, 1996
Sold
$175,000
$89/sq ft
Aug 15, 1996
Listed
$179,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,886 (+4.0%)
$714,000 + $452,000
$1,166,000
2024
$17,199 (+2.8%)
$714,000 + $452,000
$1,166,000
2023
$16,727 (+3.3%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2022
$16,192 (+2.6%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2021
$15,780 (+1.2%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2020
$15,591 (+4.0%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2019
$14,995 (+3.1%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2018
$14,547 (+2.1%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2017
$14,248 (+32.1%)
$438,000 + $274,400
$712,400
2016
$10,784 (+1.1%)
$365,000 + $219,500
$584,500
2015
$10,667 (−3.7%)
$365,000 + $219,500
$584,500
2014
$11,081
$418,400 + $187,100
$605,500
Tax history for 71 Annawamscutt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,886 (+4.0%)
$714,000 + $452,000
$1,166,000
2024
$17,199 (+2.8%)
$714,000 + $452,000
$1,166,000
2023
$16,727 (+3.3%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2022
$16,192 (+2.6%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2021
$15,780 (+1.2%)
$498,000 + $326,000
$824,000
2020
$15,591 (+4.0%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2019
$14,995 (+3.1%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2018
$14,547 (+2.1%)
$443,000 + $303,000
$746,000
2017
$14,248 (+32.1%)
$438,000 + $274,400
$712,400
2016
$10,784 (+1.1%)
$365,000 + $219,500
$584,500
2015
$10,667 (−3.7%)
$365,000 + $219,500
$584,500
2014
$11,081
$418,400 + $187,100
$605,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,960
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
76422
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Aug 18, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 71 Annawamscutt Rd, Barrington RI 02806
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 76422
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Primrose Hill School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Barrington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Barrington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Barrington, RI • 02806
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.89M
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