About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 81 2nd Street in Newport, RI is listed for $2,695,000 ($1,007 per sqft). the home offers 2,676 sqft of living space on a 0.11 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1723
  • 0.11 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
4 full, 1 half
2 spaces

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Once the home and workshop of renowned Newport cabinetmakers John and Thomas Goddard, 81 Second Street blends remarkable historic character with a sophisticated contemporary sensibility. Relocated from Washington Street for its historical significance, the residence was thoughtfully restored under the direction of a Newport-based interior designer

published in Architectural Digest, and is offered furnished, including the majority of its artwork, for a truly turnkey arrival. Spanning 2,676 square feet over three levels, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home pairs period details with modern comfort.

Wide plank chestnut floors, multiple fireplaces, a graceful curved staircase, are complemented by updated utilities and systems, including air conditioning. The kitchen features stainless appliances, red oak countertops, and a rare double beehive oven.

A first-floor suite offers flexibility as a private guest retreat or main-level primary. Outside, the property's crown jewel is a beautifully landscaped private garden enveloped by mature trees, creating a lush, secluded sanctuary. It is an idyllic setting for morning coffee, al fresco dinners, and quiet summer evenings.

A shed stores bikes and paddleboards, and a pebbled driveway provides off-street parking for two. Set in the heart of the Historic Point, just a block from the harbor and Battery Park and a short stroll to downtown Newport's shops and restaurants, with no flood insurance required.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$14,413/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,949
Interest$11,678
Insurance$786

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

81 2nd Street

Newport, RI 02840

The Point

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wall (Dry Wall)Wall (Plaster)Plumbing (Mixed)Insulation (Unknown)

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodTile - Ceramic

Construction

Dry Wall Plaster Clapboard

Parking

None

Heating

BaseboardNatural GasCentral

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 81 2nd Street is listed at $2,695,000 ($1,007/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $14,413 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1723, 0.11 acre lot, 3 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Plumbing (Mixed).

This property is listed by Eric Kirton.

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Eric Kirton

Agent at Lila Delman Compass

Listed by Lila Delman Compass · Broker phone: 4018482101 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1423599· Source: State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc.· 45 days on PropertySimple

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81 2nd Street, Newport, RI 02840

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