About this home

Set on five private, wooded acres in one of Putnam County's most desirable locations, this exceptional 21-room estate offers rare privacy, scale, and architectural significance. Originally built in 1928 and featured in House Beautiful, the home was designed by Ilonka Karasz, renowned artist and co-founder of MoMA. After serving as a wellness retreat, the property has been thoughtfully restored to a stunning single-family residence. A grand foyer opens to a dramatic vaulted living area anchored by a striking fireplace and sliding doors to a garden terrace. The dining area flows seamlessly into a sunlit wet bar and a newly renovated, lofted chef's kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, oversized windows, and a statement granite island. A winding hallway leads to ten renovated bedrooms, five with en-suite baths. A lofted library with a fireplace connects the bedroom wings, while an additional living room or study opens through Andersen doors to a private rear terrace. A winding staircase leads to a beautifully renovated studio with panoramic views and its own terrace. Additional spaces include a billiards and poker room, fitness center, wine cellar, and attached two-car garage. Outdoor amenities feature a 35-foot swimming pool, a tranquil pond, and a covered carport creating a true estate setting with exceptional versatility. With its scale, layout, and prior use, the property offers outstanding flexibility for a variety of lifestyle or income-producing opportunities, including a boutique bed-and-breakfast, luxury short-term rental, wellness or retreat center, private event venue, or multigenerational compound, subject to approvals.

Facts and features

Schools

• Henry H Wells Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 3.4 mi

  6

• C V Starr Intermediate School

  elementary · 3-5 · 3.4 mi

  5

• Brewster High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.4 mi

  5

• Melrose School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.6 mi

• John F Kennedy Elementary School

  elementary · K-2 · 3.4 mi

• Green Chimneys School

  elementary · 3-12 · 1.8 mi

Price history

• Aug 23, 2026 · Price Changed$999,000
• Jul 11, 2026 · Price Changed$1,100,000
• Jun 11, 2026 · Price Changed$1,175,000
• Feb 4, 2026 · Listed$1,275,000
• May 7, 2024 · Listing Removed$1,275,000
• Feb 28, 2024 · Listing Removed$1,275,000
• Feb 5, 2024 · Listing Removed$1,275,000
• Jan 25, 2024 · Sold$940,000

Tax history

• 2026$37,190 tax · $1,349,900 assessed
• 2025$37,127 tax · $1,349,900 assessed
• 2024$38,005 tax · $1,285,600 assessed
• 2023$30,124 tax · $1,009,634 assessed
• 2022$33,077 tax · $868,100 assessed
• 2021$30,620 tax · $826,800 assessed
• 2020$40,907 tax · $795,000 assessed
• 2017$47,996 tax · $750,000 assessed

Home value

$1,023,000

• Cotality$1,023,000
• Collateral Analytics$989,000
• Quantarium$1,394,678

Where it is