Katharine Hepburn’s New York Townhouse Listed For $6.2 Million

Katharine Hepburn’s longtime New York townhouse is on the market for $6.2 million after first listing in 2024 for $7.2 million.

Hepburn owned the home from 1931, just before her Hollywood break, until her death in 2003 at age 96. Her estate sold the nearly 130-year-old property in 2004 for $3.9 million to the current owner.

The home is located in Turtle Bay Gardens, a collection of historic residences centered around a shared private garden.

Property Highlights

Price: $6.2 Million
Location: New York, New York
Size: 4,560 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Notable Features: Six fireplaces, private garden and shared park access, marble mantels, original mirrored vanity, butler’s pantry, wine cellar, Juliette balcony

First Look Inside Hepburn’s Townhouse

Built in 1899, Hepburn’s four-story townhouse follows a traditional layout while maintaining its original proportions, with a 19-foot width allowing for larger rooms and consistent flow between spaces.

Inside, the home retains period features including six fireplaces, hardwood floors, and detailed millwork throughout.

The parlor level serves as the primary entertaining space, with high ceilings, a formal living room, and a rear library overlooking the garden.

The kitchen and dining areas are located on the garden floor, with updated appliances and direct access to the outdoor space.

Upstairs, the primary suite includes a fireplace, renovated bathroom, and Hepburn’s original mirrored vanity, while additional bedrooms are distributed across the upper floors.

The property also includes a south-facing backyard with a multi-level patio, landscaped plants, and a fountain.

Full Design Tour

Open House TV offers a closer look inside the townhouse, walking through each level to show how the spaces connect and how the home comes together from floor to floor.

Final Thoughts

Katharine Hepburn owned this property for more than 70 years, making it one of the residences most associated with both her personal life and her rise in Hollywood.

That long period of ownership, combined with the home’s preservation, allows it to reflect not only the era in which it was originally built but also the legacy of one of film’s most iconic figures.

For its next owner, the townhouse offers more than its scale and great location, it also carries a history that’s everlasting, connecting past and present within a single address.