A trio of iconic properties, including the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s long-standing residence in Washington, DC, is hitting the market in the nation’s capital with a combined price tag exceeding $31 million.
Marketed by Thomas Anderson of Washington Fine Properties, these listings mark the first time in decades that these prestigious homes have become available, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Feinstein’s Spring Valley compound, listed for $8.5 million, boasts a 0.8-acre gated property with multiple structures.
The circa-1950s main house — featuring three bedrooms, a private library, a sunroom and a two-story great room — is complemented by a pool house, a carriage house and ample privacy, a rare find in the affluent neighborhood.
With Feinstein’s legacy adding allure, listing agent Ben Roth told the Journal he believes the property will attract significant attention.
Feinstein, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 90, had purchased the property in 2001 for $5.6 million with her husband, Richard C. Blum, who himself passed away in 2022, records show.
Meanwhile, in Georgetown, a 19th-century Italianate mansion once owned by the late Republican lawyer C. Boyden Gray is hitting the market for $14.99 million.
The four-story residence, spanning around 11,000 square feet, served as the backdrop for Gray’s legendary gatherings, making it one of the priciest listings in the area.
Gray, who purchased the mansion for $4 million in 1987, passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of events attended by Supreme Court justices and even a potbellied pig named Penelope.
Jamie Peva has this listing with colleagues Nancy Taylor Bubes and Lenore Rubino.
Rounding out the trio is a Kalorama mansion, formerly the Irish ambassador’s residence, listed for $8 million.
The Federal Revival-style house, built around 1920, spans approximately 10,000 square feet and boasts historical significance as the former home of Frederic Delano, an uncle of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Ireland’s decision to sell the property was driven by the need for a larger space, prompting the purchase of a new mansion for $12.25 million in December 2023.
As these distinguished homes enter the market, real estate expert Thomas Anderson told the outlet of the coincidental timing, but suggests a connection to the 2024 political cycle.
With previous surges in luxury sales at the beginning of both the Trump and Biden administrations, he anticipates increased demand after the 2024 elections.
The luxury market in Washington, DC has been resilient, with 2023 seeing 58 sales above $4 million, primarily due to a depleted inventory.