Barrington, Rhode Island Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Barrington was originally incorporated under the name of Swansea as part of the original Plymouth Colony. In 1717, Barrington was pared off as a separate town, as part of the state of Massachusetts interestingly enough. In 1746, it was made part of
In the early days, Barrington was primarily a farming community, and in the 19th century became popular as a summer resort getaway. Barrington is home to several large manufacturing businesses, however. Most notably in the late 1800s to early 1900s the Barrington Brick Works made bricks that were used in construction all over the world. Now it is best known as a place of beautiful homes and country estates. Nayatt Point, the southwestern part of the town, is home to a beautiful summer colony on the shores of Narragansett Bay. Barrington's public schools, like East Greenwich's, are annually ranked at the top of
The pride of Barrington may very well be the
Barrington Real Estate Summary Q1 2010
| Sold Properties | Avg. List Price | Avg. Sold Price | Avg. Market Days |
| 29 | $406,362 | $376,091 | 164 |
Barrington Tax Rates
| Tax Year | Residential Rate | Assessed % of Full Value | Base Year | Motor Vehicle Rate |
| 2007-2008 | $13.85 | 100% | 2005 |
$42.00 |
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