The Thornton-Wilder House places you in the heart of downtown Newport, offering a rare opportunity to live amid the city's historic charm. This duplex style home, owned and preserved by the Newport Restoration Foundation, features one-bedroom, one-bathroom with original architectural details, and modern updates for everyday comfort. It also includes one off-street parking space, a valuable amenity in this walkable neighborhood. An attic provides additional storage space, and the bedroom includes two closets. Washer and dryer hookups are available in the basement; tenant is responsible for providing their own washer and dryer. Please note, the fireplaces are not operational.
About the Newport Restoration Foundation:
NRF is a non-profit organization that maintains a portfolio of more than 80 historic properties. For more than 6 decades, NRF has been a leader in preserving, restoring, and sharing the architectural and cultural heritage of Newport.
Townhouse for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,875/moFees may apply
55 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
1beds
1,324sqft
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Townhouse
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Hookups laundry
Baseboard
What's special
Duplex style homeOne off-street parking spaceBedroom includes two closetsOriginal architectural details
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,324 sqft
Property
Parking
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Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,875+6.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,700+2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,625-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,750$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frank E. Thompson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Pell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.3 mi







