57 Farewell Street, Newport, RI 02840

Newport
Local realty services provided by:ERA Empire Real Estate
57 Farewell Street,Newport, RI 02840
$2,500,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,848 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
Listed by: shana speer, michelle drum
Office: gustave white sotheby's realty
MLS#:1415171
Source:RI_STATEWIDE

Price summary

  • Price:$2,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$649.69

About this home

Steeped in Newport history, this remarkable circa-1750 property is believed by local tradition to be the first duplex in America, a rare and significant example of Colonial-era multifamily architecture. Built by brothers Joseph and William Cozzens, a hat maker and a wig maker, it retains an extraordinary collection of original period details. One of the "Operation Clapboard" original restorations, it was purchased in 1965 by the current owners, who lovingly restored it as a demonstration project, and it has appeared in many books, magazines, and newspaper articles. Distinctive among Newport Colonials, this Gambrel features 12 fireplaces with deft tile surrounds, generously scaled rooms with high ceilings, and original staircases with ornate period detail. Both sides have formal living rooms, dining rooms, and a study with built-in bookcases, plus two bedrooms and a full bath. 59 Farewell also has a finished third floor with two bedrooms and a bath. Outside, a charming secret garden...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1750
  • Listing ID #:1415171
  • Added:10 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 28, 2026 at 04:40 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:18
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Bathrooms Description:Tub Shower
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Living area:3,848 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Baseboard, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1750
  • Building area:3,848 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.18 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot
  • Construction Materials:Clapboard, Plaster
  • Foundation Description:Brick Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$649.69
  • Tax amount:$27,540 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Common Area
  • Amenities:Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:No Garage
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