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JFK's Georgetown Townhouse Sells for $6.12 Million

market-auction · 2026-05-18

The former Georgetown home of John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy, where JFK Jr. was born and the 1960 presidential campaign was run, has sold for $6.12 million—$1.4 million below its October 2025 asking price of $7.5 million. The Federal-style townhouse at 3307 N Street NW was purchased by the Kennedys in 1957 for $82,000. Jackie spent $18,000 on renovations including Louis XV-era armchairs and antique dining chairs. Built in 1811 for William Marbury of Marbury v. Madison fame, the 6,000-square-foot residence features five bedrooms, six fireplaces, a library, and original wood floors. The sellers, Vincent Griski and Cameron Knight, bought it in 2004 for $3.35 million. Knight, whose grandfather was a diplomat under Kennedy, made subtle updates like opening a fireplace and installing period mantles. The JFK Library expressed interest in acquiring the property as a donation, but Knight declined. The buyer was represented by Kelly Garret of TTR Sotheby's International Realty.

Key facts

  • The townhouse sold for $6.12 million, below the $7.5 million asking price.
  • John and Jacqueline Kennedy bought the home in 1957 for $82,000.
  • Jackie spent $18,000 on renovations including Louis XV-era armchairs.
  • The house was built in 1811 for William Marbury of Marbury v. Madison.
  • JFK Jr. was born while the family lived there.
  • The home served as JFK's informal campaign headquarters in 1960.
  • Sellers Vincent Griski and Cameron Knight bought it in 2004 for $3.35 million.
  • The JFK Library sought the house as a donation but was refused.

Entities

Institutions

  • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
  • JFK Library and Museum
  • Robb Report
  • Wall Street Journal
  • Supreme Court
  • U.S. Army

Locations

  • Washington, D.C.
  • Georgetown
  • Massachusetts
  • Boston
  • Florida Keys
  • Marin County
  • Belvedere Island
  • Santa Ynez
  • New York
  • Aspen
  • Paris
  • France

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