55 Thames Street
Why We Love it
55 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
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.
Learn more about the remarkable history of this home:
https://www.newportrestoration.org/properties/53-55-thames-street/
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.
LEASE PRICE:
$2,875/ Month
LEASE PRICE:
$2,875/ Month
FLOOR:
Two floors
PROPERTY TYPE:
Residential
AVAILABLE SPACE:
1,096 SqFt
AVAILABLE DATE:
September 15, 2026
LEASE TERM:
One year
BATHROOMS:
One full bathroom
BEDROOMS:
One bedroom
ELECTRIC:
Tenant responsible
SEWER:
Publicly connected
WATER:
Tenant responsible | Flat monthly water charge paid to Landlord
INSURANCE:
$300K Public Liability Naming Landlord as Co-Insured
PLAT/LOT:
17 / 77
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
Duplex style historic home
LOCATION:
On Thames Street, between Bridge Street and Cozzens Court
PARKING:
One off street parking spot
HEAT/AIR:
Tenant responsible
INTERNET:
Tenant responsible | Provider: Cox Communications
LANDSCAPING/SNOW REMOVAL:
Tenant responsible
TRASH:
Tenant responsible
FIRE MONITORING:
$20/ Month
CLEANING:
Tenant responsible
ZONING:
GB
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tenant must apply and be accepted by NRF
Tenant is responsible for the NRF application fee
RENT INCREASES:
4% Annual Increases
YEAR BUILT:
1735