For those with dreams of summering like a Kennedy, now’s your chance.
A storied Cape Cod estate right beside the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts has just hit the market for $19.8 million, and for the first time in a quarter century, bringing with it decades of American history and plenty of seaside glamour.
Known as “Port View,” the property sits on 3 picturesque acres next to the family home where President John F. Kennedy and Jackie O. famously summered, turning the quiet Cape Cod enclave into the unofficial “Summer White House.”
The estate’s iconic address comes with tales as legendary as the mansion itself — from Kennedy touch-football games on the lawn to a more recent brush with fame when Taylor Swift strolled by its beach.
“We have been in the good fortune of seeing the region’s most stunning properties, but when you get here, you really see a part of Americana,” Maggie Gold Seelig, co-listing agent with MGS Group Real Estate, told Realtor.com.
“It’s sort of like, ‘if these walls could talk.’ There’s just so much history that it’s hard to articulate. There’s an incredible duality of looking back and looking forward.”
Offering 9,629 square feet of coastal luxury, Port View’s sprawling, sunlit rooms all have front-row views of Nantucket Sound.
Every detail, from the exposed-beam ceilings and rich mahogany floors to the six fireplaces and imperial staircase, exudes old-school grandeur.
Modern touches, such as oversized windows and reinforced sea walls, keep the historic mansion fit for today’s buyers while honoring its 1914 roots.
“It doesn’t feel overwhelmingly large when you are there,” added Seelig. “It can be cozy yet able to expand to accommodate a large-scale group. We believe the next owner will be a person who appreciates how special this property is and will appreciate having a piece of history.”
The estate offers more than just great ocean views. Beyond the grand rooms and French doors opening to an expansive waterfront patio, Port View boasts a 500-foot private beach, an in-ground pool, a hot tub and even a “wedding lawn” perfect for those Camelot-inspired soirées.
With 26 rooms, including a third-floor game room and a rooftop widow’s walk, there’s no shortage of places to relax, entertain or just take in the Cape Cod charm. And for anyone looking to expand the estate, options for a guest house, a tennis court or additional structures have already been green-lit.
The property last sold in 1999 for $6 million, and the sellers have since poured an additional $5 million into upgrades, bringing it to its current showpiece status.
Co-listing agent Brian Dougherty, from Corcoran, knows there’s a special allure to this one-of-a-kind property: “There’s almost a moment of silence when you arrive. It’s one of the most photographed properties in New England.”
With only around 260 homes in Hyannis Port, Port View stands as a rare gem.
Dougherty sees the estate as a prime candidate for a second home, noting it “could be the New England home base and headquarters” for the right buyer.
Located just 10 minutes from nearby towns and 8.5 miles from Hyannis Airport, it offers the perfect blend of exclusivity and accessibility.
“It’s a quintessential and a throwback to a simpler time. You’re instantly relaxed, yet there is a lot to do nearby,” Dougherty says.
The agents are hoping to find a buyer who appreciates not only the luxe amenities but also the property’s unique slice of American history.
After all, as Seelig puts it, “It’s an opportunity to own a property in a location that’s truly one of one. There is no spot quite like this on all of Cape Cod.”
