26 Bowden Ave, Barrington, RI, 02806
About This Home
Welcome to 26 Bowden Avenue, a charming, three-bedroom, two-full-bath home where life near the water is part of the everyday experience. Set on an attractive lot just steps from the Barrington River, this inviting property offers a warm, comfortable layout designed for easy living and partial water views. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and island, stainless steel appliances, and abundant prep and storage spaces. The kitchen opens to a gracious living room with a brick fireplace and built-in accent shelving, creating a natural gathering place. A sun-filled Florida room and dedicated home-office space add flexibility, while three well-proportioned bedrooms and two tiled full baths complete the main level. The home also boasts central air for comfort. Outside, the yard offers plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Just steps from the property are several public access points to the water- perfect for launching your paddle boards and kayaks, or just enjoying the magical sights and sounds of the Barrington River. This home is ideally located near Barrington's award winning public schools, the East Bay Bike Path, the town center, as well as convenient access to Providence, Bristol, and Seekonk. Barrington is also home to a fantastic town beach, great shops, cafés, restaurants, Public Library, YMCA, and a strong sense of community. This property is not to be missed!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Dry Wall,Shingles,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Contemporary,Cottage,Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Disposal,Microwave,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Laundry,Storage Space,Utility
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub, Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall),Plumbing (Mixed),Insulation (Unknown)
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: BARRM33L040
- Zoning: R 10
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Access,Flood Insurance,River,Walk to Salt Water,Walk To Water
Lot
- Lot size: 5,662 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,059 | $36,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $258 | $3,096 |
| Property Taxes | $777 | $9,324 |
| Electricity | $389 | $4,675 |
| Total | $4,483 | $53,796 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $605,000 |
| 2016-05-31 | Sold | $268,500 |
| 2016-04-12 | Price change | $279,900 |
| 2016-03-15 | Listed for sale | $289,900 |
| 2009-11-12 | Sold | $281,500 |
| 2009-07-08 | Sold | $221,000 |
| 1999-08-30 | Sold | $118,500 |
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