57 Farewell ST, Newport, RI 02840
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57 Farewell ST, Newport, RI 02840
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57 Farewell ST Newport, RI 02840

6 Beds

5 Baths

3,848 SqFt


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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Multi Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,848 sqft

Price per Sqft $480

Subdivision Farewell

MLS Listing ID 1422890

Style Side By Side

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,848

Year Built 1750

Annual Tax Amount $30,091

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 7,840 Sqft

Acres 0.18

Property Sub-Type Multi Family

Property Description

Every Newporter knows this house, the iconic red duplex marking the drive into town on Farewell Street. Local tradition holds it as America's first duplex, built circa 1750, a claim legendary architectural historian Antoinette Downing called a rare and significant example of Colonial-era duplex construction.

Built by brothers Joseph and William Cozzens, a hat maker and a wig maker, the house features 12 working fireplaces with original tile surrounds, generously scaled rooms with high ceilings, and original staircases with ornate period detail. Both sides offer 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.

One of the original Operation Clapboard restorations, the house was purchased in 1965 by its current owners and lovingly brought back to life as a demonstration project, earning a place in countless books, magazines, and newspaper articles. Outside, a secret garden enclosed by a tall paneled fence offers a private retreat, while dedicated parking on either side serves both residences.

Not in the Historic District, the property offers flexibility with renovations and can be converted to two condos without zoning approval, a great investment opportunity.

Offered for the first time in over 50 years, this is a rare chance to own one of Newport's true landmarks.

Sold AS IS, pre-inspection report available.

Location

State RI

County Newport

Community Farewell

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage, Tub Shower

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 12

Fireplaces Type Masonry

Inclusions Has been owner occupied for the past few years. No rental history to provide for either unit.

Fireplace Yes

Laundry Common Area

Exterior

Total Parking Spaces 3

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Side By Side

Structure Type Plaster,Clapboard

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 57FAREWELLSTNEWP

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Listed by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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Cathryn Schwab

Cathryn Schwab

Broker Associate License ID: REB.0019852

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