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$6,195,000
Monthly Est:$30,835
4 Beds
- 4 Baths
3 full baths + 1 half bath
4,560sqft
244 E 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017
$6,195,000
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
$-- HOA
1,908 sqft lot
$1,359/sq.ft
Description
244 East 49th Street is an opportunity for a discerning buyer to own the former long-term residence of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn. The epitome of New York glamour defines this gorgeous 19-foot-wide townhouse, which seamlessly blends the home’s special architectural character with modern sensibilities. Boasting graciously scaled rooms, 6 fireplaces, approximately 4,600 square feet of meticulously finished interior space, and an enchanting 1,000 square foot south-facing rear garden, this gracious home stands four stories high with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Published in design magazines, this 1899-built house has been masterfully restored and renovated and praised for ...
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- Listing updated: September 17, 2026 at 2:28 pm
- Listing Provided by: Lisa Larson (917) 678-7042 , Angela Wu (917) 856-5304 | Sothebys International Realty (212) 606-7784
- Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20077338

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
4
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1899
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
4,560 sqft
Lot Size
1,908 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Rebny MLS
MLS Number
RLS20077338
Days on Market
186

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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Interior
Flooring
Hardwood
Utilities & Energy
Laundry Features
In Unit, See Remarks
Fireplace Features
Other
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Midtown East
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
03/16/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $6,195,000 $1,359/sqft |
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