$1,775,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

42 Second St Newport, RI 02840

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,282 Sq Ft
2,070 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$778 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Golf Course Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Storer Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Drum

Gustave White Sotheby's Realty Brokerage Phone: 401-849-3000 License #REB.0013061 Listed on: 07/02/2025

Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

Co-Listed By

Sara Hayes

Gustave White Sotheby's Realty Brokerage Phone: 401-849-3000 License #RES.0046431

Last Buyer's Agent

Morgan Hollenbeck

Westcott Properties License #RES.0031524

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,879

Year Built

  • Built in 1731

Lot Details

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned R10

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Combination Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Clapboard
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage

Location

  • Property near a hospital

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 118
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42SECONDSTNEWP

Community Details

Overview

  • The Point Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Restaurant
  • Public Transportation

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,879

Year Built

Built in 1731

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0475
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GUST
  • Co List Office Phone: 401-849-3000
  • Subdivision Name: The Point
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2282.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1731
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 401-849-3000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Living Area: 2282.0
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Combination

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2070.0
  • Parcel #: 42SECONDSTNEWP
  • Zoning: R10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12879.0
  • Tax Lot: 118
  • Tax Year: 2024

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $1,775,000 -2.7% $778 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $1,825,000 -- $800 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1388874

State-Wide MLS

APN: NEWP M:012 B:0118