“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.
Under contract
Price cut: $500 (7/2)
$1,825,000
42 2nd St, Newport, RI 02840
5beds
2,282sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1731
2,069.1 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$800/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Double beehive functioning fireplacePerennial gardensBrick cobbled drivewayConverted to gasBluestone patioTeak deckMultiple fireplaces
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 12:49pm
Listed by:
Michelle Drum 401-849-3000,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty,
Sara Hayes 401-474-6789,
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1388874

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central Air, Forced Water, Gas Connected
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Cermaic), Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,282
- Total interior livable area: 2,282 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,282
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,069.1 Square Feet
- Features: Local Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: NEWPM012B0118
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceramic, Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Mixed
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1731
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Tennis
- Subdivision: The Point
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $800/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,566,800
- Annual tax amount: $12,879
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
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