New Listing in Newport: Renovated 4BR at 2 Channing Place
A beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home just hit the Newport market at 2 Channing Place. Here is what caught our eye and what smart renters should ask before touring.
A fully renovated single-family home just landed on the Newport market, and it moved fast onto our radar. 2 Channing Place offers four bedrooms, three levels of living, and a location that puts you steps from Broadway and minutes from the Cliff Walk.
What Caught Our Eye
The third-floor primary suite is the standout feature here. Having a dedicated full bathroom and its own mini-split system for heating and cooling on the top floor means real privacy and comfort year-round, something that is genuinely uncommon in Newport's older housing stock. The 1918 bones have been thoughtfully updated throughout: hardwood floors, new tile, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and renovated bathrooms with modern finishes. Second-floor in-unit laundry and a fenced backyard with a patio round out the package. Off-street parking for two vehicles is a meaningful bonus in this part of Newport.
Quick Facts
- Address: 2 Channing Place, Newport, RI 02840
- List price: $4,700/month (annual lease only)
- Property type: Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Square footage: 1,680 sq ft
- Year built: 1918
- Days on market: 0
- MLS#: 1417547
- Listed by: Fitzpatrick Team, Re/Max Results
- Available: September 1 (potential mid-August move-in)
- Pets: Negotiable
- Utilities: Tenant responsible for all utilities
What We'd Ask Before Touring
A 1918 home, however well-renovated, rewards a few pointed questions. Here is what we would want answered before signing anything:
- What systems were updated, and when? Plumbing, electrical, and the roof are the big three in a century-old home. Ask for documentation on any replacements included in the renovation.
- How is the home heated beyond the primary-suite mini-split? Confirm the heating source for the first and second floors, and ask for prior-year utility bills so you can budget accurately.
- What are the exact pet terms? "Negotiable" can mean many things. Clarify species, size limits, deposits, and any monthly pet fees in writing before you fall in love with the place.
- What does the mid-August move-in window actually require? If you need to be in before September 1, ask what conditions trigger that option and whether there are any cost differences for an earlier start date.
Bottom Line
FAB Living Realty represents buyers and renters, not this listing. We will tour 2 Channing Place with you, give you a frank read on the value, and help you ask all the right questions before you commit. Schedule a buyer consultation with our team today.
