For sale

$1,550,000

197 Rumstick Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

5beds

5,638sqft

$10,036/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.91 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$275/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

In-ground poolBrick patioIntegral two-car garageSet behind stone wallsNearly an acre

The Harriet A. Smith House, circa 1890, is a Grand Colonial set behind stone walls on nearly an acre in Rumstick Point. The home offers 4,500+ sf of living space with 7 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, and an integral two-car garage, along with an in-ground pool, gardens, and a brick patio. The property sits minutes from Barrington Beach and town center, in a Blue Ribbon school district, with easy access to Providence, Brown, and area hospitals (50 minutes to Boston). This is a legacy estate offered for the first time in decades. The property is being sold occupied and strictly AS-IS/WHERE-IS, with no access to the interior — do not disturb occupants. Trespassing on this property is a criminal offense. Buyer agrees to accept the property as-is, including indemnifying the seller with respect to any occupancy-related title exceptions.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas, Hydro-Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Other
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Brick

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,638
Total interior livable area: 5,638 sqft
Finished area above ground: 5,638
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Integral
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Pool features: In Ground

Lot

Size: 0.91 Acres

Details

Parcel number: BARRM10L006
Zoning: R40

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Shingles, Wood
Foundation: Unknown

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Subdivision: Rumstick Point / Nayatt

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Barrington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $275/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,247,000
Annual tax amount: $34,469
Date on market: 7/10/2026
Inclusions: All properties are subject to a 5% buyers premium pursuant to the Auction Participation Agreement and Terms & Conditions minimums will apply. Buyer is assuming ALL responsibility for any necessary eviction action. All commissions are based on the winning bid amount

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$7,930/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/10/2026	Listed for sale	$1,550,000+7.3%$275/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1417567 Report a problem
10/16/2024	Listing removed	$1,445,000$256/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73297503 Report a problem
10/2/2024	Listed for sale	$1,445,000-44.2%$256/sqft
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1370042 Report a problem
3/2/2023	Sold	$2,588,038+539%$459/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/16/1999	Sold	$405,000$72/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$34,469 +4%	$2,247,000
2024	$33,143 +22.9%	$2,247,000 +69.2%
2023	$26,958 +3.3%	$1,328,000
2022	$26,095 +2.6%	$1,328,000
2021	$25,431 -3.9%	$1,328,000 +4.9%
2020	$26,459 +4%	$1,266,000
2019	$25,447 +3.1%	$1,266,000
2018	$24,687 -2.7%	$1,266,000 -0.2%
2017	$25,370 +8.4%	$1,268,500
2016	$23,404 +1.1%	$1,268,500 0%
2015	$23,152 -13.2%	$1,268,600 -13%
2014	$26,678 +1.7%	$1,457,800
2013	$26,240	$1,457,800
2012	$26,240 +0.3%	$1,457,800
2011	$26,168 -1.3%	$1,457,800 -11.5%
2010	$26,526	$1,647,600
2009	$26,526 +18.4%	$1,647,600 +1.9%
2007	$22,397	$1,617,100

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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