Historic James B. Newman Home For Sale In Napa

NAPA, CA — For $1.24 million, own a piece of Napa history in an Oxbow location close to all the action. The historic James B. Newman home at the corner of Juarez and 2nd streets has been listed for sale within the last 24 hours, according to our partners at Realtor.com.

The three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1868 has been beautifully remodeled with a nod to its historical roots. Features include hardwood flooring, an original marble fireplace with a new gas insert, and the iconic turret room.

The kitchen and baths have been remodeled, and the extra large and flat backyard that backs up to the Napa River has been professionally landscaped. There's also a 1, 500 square-foot basement with 220-v power.

James B. Newman was a stonemason who was originally from England. An online biography states that Newman can be credited for work at the Tulocay cemetery in Napa, the Napa State Hospital, various stone bridges in Napa County and many buildings in San Francisco and the region. He and others were said to have operated a quarry east of Napa, selling pavers used on the streets of San Francisco. Newman also reportedly served as a school board member and was on the city council.

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• Address: 1105 Juarez St, Napa, California
• Price: $1,245,000
• Square Feet: 2,112
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1868

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