Blue-sided house with a white entry, American flag, and turquoise scooter.
Brick courtyard patio with striped lounge chairs, a dining table, and leafy shade.
Dark blue house beside a brick patio furnished with an outdoor dining table and chairs.
Brick garden patio beside a green-sided home, with a white umbrella and outdoor chairs.
Entry hall with a curved wooden staircase, white paneled walls, and dark hardwood floors.
Living room with a glass coffee table, light sofa, and tall dark-trimmed windows.
Dining room with a round marble table, teal paneled walls, and a brick fireplace.
Kitchen with pale green cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a brass chandelier.
Room with a wood-burning fireplace stacked with logs and a doorway to a furnished dining area.
Study with built-in pale blue bookshelves, a dark desk, and a floral-wallpapered vanity alcove.
Entry hall with a dark wood staircase, paneled walls, and an open doorway to a small study.
Bedroom with a large white bed, a leather armchair, and a brick fireplace.
Bedroom with a white bed, leather armchair, and paneled fireplace.
Bedroom with a white bed, built-in bookcase, and decorative fireplace surround.
Bedroom with a white bed, pale blue walls, dark wood floors, and an adjoining sitting room.
Bedroom with white bedding and shuttered windows beside a bathroom with a pedestal sink.
Bright bathroom with a wooden vanity, towel rack, and cushioned bench beneath a window.
Bathroom vanity with a wooden countertop, pale blue cabinetry, and a tall divided-light window.
Bathroom with a bathtub, white shower curtain, and window with wooden blinds.
Attic bedroom and art space with exposed timber beams, skylights, and a striped bed.
Attic bedroom with two twin beds, exposed timber beams, and a skylight.
Bathroom with a white shower curtain, exposed wood beam, and turquoise towel bench.
Aerial view of 81 2nd Street near Newport Harbor, with the property marked by a red arrow.
Aerial view of 81 2nd Street, marked by a red arrow, near Newport Harbor.
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Blue-sided house with a white entry, American flag, and turquoise scooter.
Brick courtyard patio with striped lounge chairs, a dining table, and leafy shade.
Dark blue house beside a brick patio furnished with an outdoor dining table and chairs.
Brick garden patio beside a green-sided home, with a white umbrella and outdoor chairs.
Entry hall with a curved wooden staircase, white paneled walls, and dark hardwood floors.
Living room with a glass coffee table, light sofa, and tall dark-trimmed windows.
Dining room with a round marble table, teal paneled walls, and a brick fireplace.
Kitchen with pale green cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a brass chandelier.
Room with a wood-burning fireplace stacked with logs and a doorway to a furnished dining area.
Study with built-in pale blue bookshelves, a dark desk, and a floral-wallpapered vanity alcove.
Entry hall with a dark wood staircase, paneled walls, and an open doorway to a small study.
Bedroom with a large white bed, a leather armchair, and a brick fireplace.
Bedroom with a white bed, leather armchair, and paneled fireplace.
Bedroom with a white bed, built-in bookcase, and decorative fireplace surround.
Bedroom with a white bed, pale blue walls, dark wood floors, and an adjoining sitting room.
Bedroom with white bedding and shuttered windows beside a bathroom with a pedestal sink.
Bright bathroom with a wooden vanity, towel rack, and cushioned bench beneath a window.
Bathroom vanity with a wooden countertop, pale blue cabinetry, and a tall divided-light window.
Bathroom with a bathtub, white shower curtain, and window with wooden blinds.
Attic bedroom and art space with exposed timber beams, skylights, and a striped bed.
Attic bedroom with two twin beds, exposed timber beams, and a skylight.
Bathroom with a white shower curtain, exposed wood beam, and turquoise towel bench.
Aerial view of 81 2nd Street near Newport Harbor, with the property marked by a red arrow.
Aerial view of 81 2nd Street, marked by a red arrow, near Newport Harbor.
For Sale

81 2nd Street

81 2nd Street, Newport, RI 02840

$2,695,000
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.

4
beds

5
baths

2,676 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

4,792 Sq.Ft. lot

Eric Kirton

Eric Kirton

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms4
  • Total bathrooms5
  • full bathrooms4
  • half bathroom1
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Masonry
  • APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater
  • other interior Features Bathtub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area2,676 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,676 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area4,792 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID1423599
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1723
  • NeighborhoodNewport
  • Architecture StylesColonial
  • Water FrontageWalk to Water

Exterior

  • STORIES3
  • water SourceConnected
  • utilitiesSewer Connected
  • parkingNo Garage
  • HEAT TYPEBaseboard, Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGDuctless, Central Air
  • sewerConnected
  • SubstructureBrick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

Financial

  • Sales Price$2,695,000
  • Real Estate Tax $17,076/yr
  • Zoning R-10
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2 MARLBOROUGH ST NEWPORT RI 02840

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