Groucho Marx's Former Long Island Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million Groucho Marx's Former Long Island Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million
Groucho Marx's Former Long Island 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' In Cutchogue Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' In Cutchogue Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside)
Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' In Cutchogue 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 One Of His Long Island Estates For $49M Billy Joel Lists One Of His Long Island Estates For $49M
Billy Joel Lists One Of His Long Island Estates 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 Greenport Theater Listed For Sale At $5.5M Historic Greenport Theater Listed For Sale At $5.5M
Historic Greenport 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 On Long Island, Report Says Mets Pitcher Max Scherzer Purchases $5M Mansion On Long Island, Report Says
Mets Pitcher Max Scherzer Purchases $5M Mansion On Long Island, 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.
Survey: These Suffolk Towns Were Most Popular Among NYers Who Moved In 2021 Survey: These Suffolk Towns Were Most Popular Among NYers Who Moved In 2021
Survey: These Suffolk Towns Were Most Popular Among NYers Who Moved In 2021 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 LI Expressway Purchased For $21.25M Adjacent Business Properties Just Off LI Expressway Purchased For $21.25M
Adjacent Business Properties Just Off LI Expressway 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…