Groucho Marx's Former Great Neck Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million Groucho Marx's Former Great Neck Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million
Groucho Marx's Former Great Neck Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million A little piece of Groucho Marx’s massive legacy could be yours, as his New York home was listed for sale. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom Colonial-style Long Island residence sits on a .47-acre lot furnished with “regal old growth” and plenty of greenery, according to the listing from Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty. “Exuding charm,” the home also boasts “a conveniently located terraced dining patio” just outside of the kitchen and an additional flagstone patio overlooking “lovely, secluded” gardens – making it “perfect for relaxing and entertaining outdoors,” the listing stat…
See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M
See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M TV newscaster Diane Sawyer sat across from world leaders and celebrities in their lavish mansions overlooking some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. But few of them rivaled her Martha's Vineyard estate, which she recently put on the market for $24 million.  Known as "Chip Chop," the estate includes four homes sitting on 20 acres and a mile of private, pristine shoreline on the Vineyard Sound. The main three-bedroom home and caretaker's cottage in Vineyard Haven were built in 1937 for Katharine Cornell, a Broadway star, the listing reads.  Sawyer bought the proper…
$139M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Sold To Mystery Buyer $139M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Sold To Mystery Buyer
$139M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Sold To Mystery Buyer Mum is the word when it comes to who purchased one of the nation's most expensive homes located in Fairfield County. Copper Beech Farm, the largest waterfront home in Greenwich at more than 55 acres with a mile of water frontage, sold for $138.83 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Connecticut, agents announced on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The estate is located at 499 Indian Field Road near Bruce Park and offers incredible views of Long Island Sound and includes a stately 13,519 square foot main house with eight bedrooms and bathrooms, walled gardens, a 75-foot swimmi…
Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' On Long Island Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' On Long Island Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside)
Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' On Long Island Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) A Toy Story-themed bedroom in a mansion lifted straight from Main Street USA: What more could a Disney fanatic ask for? Long Island’s famed “Big Blue House,” located in Cutchogue on New Suffolk Avenue, is on the market for $4.75 million. The listing, which is held by the Corcoran Group, boasts of the Victorian home’s seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 32-foot indoor swimming pool that make excellent use of the over 10,000 available square feet. The home's kitchen.The Corcoran Group Built in 2006 and situated on 8.9 acres, the home also features a water park slide, a hot tub, multiple fi…
Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M
Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M Billy Joel is movin' out -- of one of his residences, at least. The legendary 74-year-old singer has listed his waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island, located on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, for $49 million, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to its listing on Zillow, the estate, built in 1994, is 26 acres and includes: A 20,000-plus square-foot estate house currently under renovation with an elevator to all floors,  Helicopter pad, Floating dock and boat ramp on Oyster Bay Harbor, Four-bedroom gate/guest house with an attached three-bedroom apartment …
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists NY Estate For $3.45 Million A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists NY Estate For $3.45 Million
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists NY Estate For $3.45 Million Famous radio DJ Scott Shannon's 9,620-square-foot Westchester County home is up for sale for more than $3 million, in case you're interested.  The luxurious post-modern colonial, located in Purchase on Lincoln Ave., was owned by now 75-year-old radio DJ Scott Shannon, who became one of the most well-known voices on the air thanks to his WCBS-FM morning show, “Shannon in the Morning."  The estate, which features six bedrooms, six full baths, three powder rooms, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage, is now on sale for $3.45 million. Other amenities included with the home ar…
Historic Long Island Theater Listed For Sale At $5.5M Historic Long Island Theater Listed For Sale At $5.5M
Historic Long Island Theater Listed For Sale At $5.5M A historic Long Island movie theater is being offered for sale at $5.5 million. The Greenport Theater, which was built in 1939, was listed by John Catrambone at Dering Harbor Real Estate LLC. The theater, located at 211 Front St. in Greenport, was designed by architect John Eberson. It features 632 seats and has been used for live concerts and cultural events in addition to many classic films. "The Greenport has just undergone an interior refresh after being closed as a result of COVID, and is fully ready for film exhibition and other events," the listing reads. 
Mets Pitcher Max Scherzer Purchases $5M Mansion In Old Brookville, Report Says Mets Pitcher Max Scherzer Purchases $5M Mansion In Old Brookville, Report Says
Mets Pitcher Max Scherzer Purchases $5M Mansion In Old Brookville, Report Says Max Scherzer, a pitcher for the New York Mets, has purchased a $5 million mansion on Long Island, according to a new report from The Real Deal. The news outlet said in a report published on Friday, Dec. 30, that Scherzer recently closed a deal on a home in Old Brookville. The Real Deal said Scherzer is set to pay $5 million for the five-bedroom residence, which is $400,000 less than the initial asking price for the estate. Scherzer previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021 before signing a three-year, $130 million contract with the Mets.  Read the full report from The Rea…
Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M
Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M The Hudson Valley home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million. Located in Rockland County, on North Broadway in Nyack, the 6-bedroom and 4-bathroom Victorian was built in 1897 and has become known as "Glenholme." The Rockland County home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million.Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty (Zillow) It spans 5,239 square feet and played home to Susan Sarandon’s character in "Stepmom," also starring Julia Roberts and Ed Harris.  That wasn't Glenholme's only Hollywood debut, though: It was also fea…
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record 'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record An estate that was listed for sale earlier this year is the most expensive property on the market in a Fairfield County town, according to a new report from CNBC. Orchard's End, located in New Canaan, at 544 Oenoke Ridge is listed for sale at $14.9 million. The property's listing agent said she believes the sale of the property will beat the current record of the most expensive home sold in New Canaan, CNBC reported.  The record is currently held by a mansion sold for $14.3 million in 2014, the news outlet said. “It’s the crown jewel of New Canaan built with the highest quality mate…
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 bat…
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Updated story: Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate A well-known celebrity from New England will be calling New York home. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5 million estate in Northern Westchester County, according to a brand-new report in the New York Post. "The stone-and-clapboard colonial mansion comes with its own saltwater pool, a stream and spring-fed pond, hiking trails, boardwalks and rope bridges — all over 13½ acres," the report says of the home located in the Town of Bedford. "There’s even a tree house." The 51-year-old Dam…
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell have sold their Connecticut estate at a significant loss, according to a brand-new report. The Fairfield County property, located in New Canaan, sold for $10.8 million on Friday, July 1, according to listing records, Mansion Global reports. The couple had purchased the 32-acre property from the estate of investor Charles A. Dana Jr. for $16.5 million in 2002, according to the report, which noted that Dana had owned the estate for almost half a century. The Brookwood Lane estate was originally built in 1938. In 2019, Simon and Br…
Historic, 290-Acre NY Estate Hits Market For $25 Million Historic, 290-Acre NY Estate Hits Market For $25 Million
Historic, 290-Acre NY Estate Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Ame…
LI Now 'Overvalued Housing Market' Following Pandemic Boom, Report Says LI Now 'Overvalued Housing Market' Following Pandemic Boom, Report Says
LI Now 'Overvalued Housing Market' Following Pandemic Boom, Report Says Homes in some parts of downstate New York are being considered “overvalued” amid the current housing bubble, according to a new Fortune Magazine report. Fortune studied home price growth, which is wildly outpacing income growth across the country, with different areas across the US considered “overvalued," “undervalued,” or "normal."  Specifically, in downstate New York, both Suffolk and Nassau counties, as well as Westchester have been listed as being "overvalued," the report states. Other counties upstate also earned the distinction, while markets in the rest of the state have remain…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Suburban NYC Estate, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Suburban NYC Estate, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Suburban NYC Estate, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has found a buyer for his $28 million suburban New York estate, according to a new report. Gere listed the 11,658 square-foot estate, located in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Pound Ridge, for $28 million, and moved to a smaller mansion in nearby North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. This week, Mansion Global reported that the listing for the 50-acre Pound Ridge property with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms went into contract,  according to Muffin Dowdle of Ginnel Real E…
Historic NY Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million Historic NY Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million
Historic NY Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million A historic Hudson Valley estate has hit the market for the first time in nearly 40 years with an asking price of $12.5 million. Beaconsfield Estate is located in Northern Westchester at 249 Bedford Center Road in Bedford Hills, according to Christie's International Real Estate. According to the listing, the property is 13.5 acres, and the main home was built in 1890. The Tudor-style house is 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms that feature fireplaces, six full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms and is located a short distance from the Glen Arbor Golf Club. The house also has forma…
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M If you're in the market for a home with waterfront views, a new Fairfield County listing may catch your eye. The 9,356 square-foot home, located on one-and-a-half acres at 11 Meadow Road in Greenwich, was listed for sale for $10 million. The home has a private dock, a deck, balconies, and a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, according to Coldwell Banker Realty. The house also has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with a library, a family room, and a five-car garage. Read more about the property here.
These Long Island Towns Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals These Long Island Towns Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
These Long Island Towns Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals Long Island was among the most popular destinations for New York City residents who moved last year, and two towns in particular. The findings come from NYC-based Piece of Cake Moving and Storage's 35,000 moves it performed in 2021. "On Long Island, Nassau and Suffolk counties were both popular move-to destinations for New Yorkers, especially in numerical terms," the report said. "The Hamptons remain a popular destination for New Yorkers leaving the city for Long Island, with the towns of East Hampton and Southampton making up about 15 percent of the total moves to Long Isla…
Actor Richard Gere's New NY Estate Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New NY Estate Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New NY Estate Was Built For Retail Heir With his longtime Northern Westchester estate now on the market, details have emerged on the newly-purchased mansion actor Richard Gere has settled into in a neighboring town. The 72-year-old Gere listed his Pound Ridge residence for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a late-January report from Dirt, which covers the luxury real estate. The move to the $9.98 million, 35-acre, red-brick, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom North Salem estate was described as a "downsizing" by the Daily Mail, which published a gallery of 17 photos of the new digs. The home was bu…
Adjacent Business Properties Just Off Long Island Expressway In Nassau Purchased For $21.25M Adjacent Business Properties Just Off Long Island Expressway In Nassau Purchased For $21.25M
Adjacent Business Properties Just Off Long Island Expressway In Nassau Purchased For $21.25M Two adjacent properties near the Long Island Expressway have been sold for $21.25 million, according to a new report. Long Island Business News reported on Monday, Jan. 10, that Rockefeller Group purchased a 50,559-square-foot office building, which is located at 1 Media Crossways in Woodbury, and a 10,291-square-foot industrial building, located at 200 Crossways Park Drive West. The office building property was sold for $10.25 million, and the industrial building property was sold for $11 million, the site said. The news outlet said the Rockefeller Group plans to use the two properti…
Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M
Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut estate is estimated to be worth about $75 million, according to a new report. The New York Post said that court documents show the estimated value of the estate, which includes the late composer's personal effects and rights to his music. Sondheim died on Friday, Nov. 26, at the age of 91 at his home in the Litchfield County town of Roxbury. During his career, Sondheim worked as a composer and lyricist for many Broadway musicals, including "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and "Into The Woods." The NY Post said Sondheim left hi…
Richard Gere Moves From One NY Town To Another, Report Says Richard Gere Moves From One NY Town To Another, Report Says
Richard Gere Moves From One NY Town To Another, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has listed his Northern Westchester home for tens of millions of dollars and moved to another mansion in a neighboring town, according to a new report. Gere listed his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. The Pound Ridge home is 11,658 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, according to the report.  The 72-year-old actor, known for roles in films including "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," made…
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M 'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M It’s a lucky day for anyone with $20 million burning a hole in their pocket who happens to be in the market for a beach house on the East End of the Hamptons. A “timeless beach house” with nearly 100 feet of direct ocean access in Montauk has been put up for sale with a $20.5 million price tag, according to realtor Compass. The 2,300-square-foot residence includes four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and is located minutes away from town shops, dining, and amenities, listing agent Chris Coleman stated. Inside the home is a “spacious” living room with a fireplace, double sliding door…
Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Northern NJ -- But She Calls It NYC (Photos) Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Northern NJ -- But She Calls It NYC (Photos)
Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Northern NJ -- But She Calls It NYC (Photos) Cardi B announced she's in the process of building a New York City home. But what she apparently meant was New Jersey. "These days I don’t just live one place, I’m everywhere due to my work. One thing for sure I needed a home in my home city of NY!" the rapper wrote.  "I’m soo proud of myself. I work so hard for my children to be comfortable everywhere they are regardless of work. Me and my husband have always dreamed of having a crib in NY, and we have decided to add to our portfolio of homes, along with Atlanta and LA." The sprawling Bergen County home, in Tenafly, sold fo…
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 A massive estate overlooking the Hudson River has hit the market and can be had for anyone with nearly $50 million burning a hole in their pocket. In Dutchess County, the estate at 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park has been listed for $45 million by Corcoran Country Living, though annual taxes will cost nearly $80,000, according to the realtors looking to sell the property. 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park is for sale for $45 millionCorcoran Country Living The sellers noted that current setback laws require homes on riverfront parcels to now be built at least 100 feet from the river, making L…
Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000 Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000
Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000 Real estate mavens with a cool $78 million burning a hole in their pockets can be the proud owner of a Long Island estate that has hit the market in the Hamptons. In Southampton, the oceanfront estate at 1080 and 1100 Meadow Lane is on the market for anyone interested in bolstering their real estate portfolio in an impressive fashion. The property, originally built in 1994, includes 14 bedrooms, 14 full bathrooms, and five half baths on a 9.40-acre lot. “This singular Southampton property on Meadow Lane offers over eight acres 500+ ft. of direct oceanfront across two separate lots, in add…
Actress/Model's Hamptons Estate Goes To Auction Actress/Model's Hamptons Estate Goes To Auction
Actress/Model's Hamptons Estate Goes To Auction Supermodel and actress Maria Kimberly’s Hamptons estate is set to be put up for auction to buyers with a few million dollars in the bank. Kimberly, who came to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, will have her 2.3-acre Southampton compound on Long Island put up for auction with no reserve on Tuesday, Sept. 21, according to a new listing. In the past, the gated residence has been put up for sale for upwards of $7.5 million, though it can be outright purchased now for slightly under $5 million. The auction is being conducted through Heritage Auctions. When it is auctioned, the estate will co…
'Zombie House' Demolished In Nassau County After Years Of Complaints 'Zombie House' Demolished In Nassau County After Years Of Complaints
'Zombie House' Demolished In Nassau County After Years Of Complaints Crews have demolished a dilapidated Long Island "zombie home" following years of complaints from neighbors and failed code inspections. The house, located in Plainview, was demolished on Wednesday, Aug. 4, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announced. The demolition marks the 22nd "eyesore" to be taken down by the Town of Oyster Bay since the Quality of Life Task Force formed less than four years ago. “No community should be forced to deal with unmaintained and dangerous eyesores that serve as havens for swatters, rodents and other such problems," Sa…
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name First Donald Trump was ousted from the Oval Office, now his name is being stripped from one of his organization's Westchester condo complexes. Unit owners in the 35-story Trump Tower at City Center in White Plains reportedly voted to drop the controversial former president's name, leading them to remove his title from the building entirely. More than two-thirds of the unit owners in the building voted in favor of removing the Trump moniker, with many citing the Jan. 6 insurrection of the former president’s supporters at the US Capitol as their reasoning for canceling him. There had reporte…
20-Acre Waterfront Estate Designed By Long Island Architect Hits Market 20-Acre Waterfront Estate Designed By Long Island Architect Hits Market
20-Acre Waterfront Estate Designed By Long Island Architect Hits Market Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life might be interested in a 12,980-square-foot home for sale in the Hudson Valley for a mere $5.55 million. The home, which sits along the Hudson River in the town of West Park in Ulster County, is famous for its design by Long Island-based architect Norman Jaffe. Surrounded by 20 acres of land, the estate which refers to classic Greek architecture, has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two partial bathrooms, and an indoor pool. The living and kitchen areas are located upstairs with the bedrooms located on the lower floor. The livin…