42 Second Street Newport, RI 02840
Listing Courtesy of: RHODE ISLAND / Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty / Michelle Drum / Sara DeCosta Hayes - Contact:  401-849-3000

  42 Second Street Newport, RI 02840

Active (18 Days)
$1,825,000
5
BED
5
BATH
2,282
SQFT

Description

“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.

MLS #:
1388874
Taxes
$12,879(2024)
Lot Size
2,070 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1731
Style
Colonial
County
Newport County
Community
The Point

Listed By

Michelle Drum, Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty, Contact: 401-849-3000
Sara DeCosta Hayes, Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty
Source
RHODE ISLAND
Last checked Jul 20 2025 at 11:58 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Wall (Cermaic)
  • Wall (Dry Wall)
  • Wall (Plaster)
  • Plumbing (Mixed)
  • Insulation (Unknown)
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Oven/Range
  • Refrigerator
Subdivision
  • The Point
Lot Information
  • Local Historic District
  • Fenced
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 3
  • Fireplace: Brick
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation: Mixed
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
  • Forced Water
  • Gas Connected
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Interior Only
  • Unfinished
Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Hardwood
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Parking
  • No Garage
  • Total: 1
Stories
  • 3
Living Area
  • 2,282 sqft
Additional Information: Gustave White | 401-849-3000
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