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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$747Price/Sq.Ft.
$10/moHOA Dues
4 car garageParking
Listed by Clancy + Orchard Team• Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with Jillian Naylor• Abbott Properties, LLC
Est. $4,463 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 81 Mathewson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RIS #1413521
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$3,100,000
$747/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Pending
—
May 27, 2026
Listed
$2,950,000
$711/sq ft
RIS #308683
Sep 20, 2019
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$289/sq ft
Dec 11, 2003
Sold
$1,000,000
$241/sq ft
Sep 5, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2003
Listed
$1,400,000
$337/sq ft
UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND SUPERIOR WATERFRONT HOME NEW DOCK OVER 3000SQ FT LIVING AREA FINNISHEDF BASEMENT OVERSIZED ATTACHED GARAGE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,996 (+4.0%)
$930,000 + $895,000
$1,825,000
2024
$26,919 (−5.3%)
$930,000 + $895,000
$1,825,000
2023
$28,440 (+3.3%)
$775,000 + $626,000
$1,401,000
2022
$27,530 (+2.6%)
$775,000 + $626,000
$1,401,000
2021
$26,829 (+2.4%)
$775,000 + $626,000
$1,401,000
2020
$26,209 (+4.0%)
$695,000 + $559,000
$1,254,000
2019
$25,205 (+3.1%)
$695,000 + $559,000
$1,254,000
2018
$24,453 (−5.5%)
$695,000 + $559,000
$1,254,000
2017
$25,882 (+8.4%)
$695,100 + $599,000
$1,294,100
2016
$23,876 (+1.1%)
$695,100 + $599,000
$1,294,100
2015
$23,617 (+15.6%)
$695,100 + $599,000
$1,294,100
2014
$20,426
$626,100 + $490,100
$1,116,200
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,152
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
78676
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Aug 16, 2021 • Final
Building
Remodel
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 10
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Room Types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Laundry, Living Room