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$1,825,000
New Listing

42 Second Street
Newport, RI 02840

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,282
SqFt
$800
/SqFt
1731
Built
Subdivision:
The Point
County:
Newport
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The Sarah and James Davis House is a rare opportunity to own one of Newport's few remaining pre-Revolutionary homes. This colonial, also called Willow's Edge has been sensitively restored, retaining its historic charm but adding modern comforts. Throughout the three floors of living space, you'll find wide plank chestnut flooring, multiple fireplaces several that have been converted to gas and all with the fireplace original surrounds that reflect the home's pre- Revolutionary century origins..The heart of the home is the keeping room/kitchen, featuring a double beehive functioning fireplace. Off the keeping room is access to the teak deck perfect for a grill and small table and chairs. Step down from the deck with storage room to the bluestone patio surrounded by perennial gardens. The property is surrounded by a handsome wood fence on both the Second Street entrance and on Willow Street. There is a brick cobbled driveway and sticker parking. No flood insurance required. Each of the three second-floor bedrooms include an en suite bathroom, while the third-floor bathroom serves the additional two bedrooms. Modern updates include central air conditioning, brand new on-demand heat and hot water, and a spacious, bright, and dry basement ideal for beach gear, wine storage, or a future home gym. Walk down Willow Street to the drift way and you can dip your toes, leave your kayaks and enjoy Newport Harbor year round. Experience timeless elegance in the heart of Newport.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,825,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,282 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.0475 Acres
Year Built 
1731
MLS® Number 
1388874
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$12,879
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
13 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
19 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.0475
Foundation 
Brick/MortarCombination
Number Of Stories 
3
Parking 
No Garage
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2282
SqFt Total 
2282
Stories 
Three Or More
Style 
Colonial
Utilities 
Sewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalGas Water HeaterOvenRangeRefrigerator
Basement 
FullInterior EntryUnfinished
Cooling 
DuctlessCentral Air
Fireplace Features 
Masonry
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Ceramic TileHardwood
Heating 
Natural GasDuctlessHot Water
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
PlasterClapboardWood Siding
Fencing 
Fenced
Community Features
Community Features 
GolfRestaurantTennis Court(s)
Listing courtesy of Michelle Drum of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty 4012653422



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