If the United States were ever to have a royal family, the Kennedys were perhaps as close as it gets. The family's political and cultural influence has been unparalleled for decades, making them almost American royalty. Owning one of Jackie Kennedy's former homes is akin to owning a piece of that legacy.
The house, located at 3017 N St Nw in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, was the first property that Jackie Kennedy purchased after her husband, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963. Built in 1794, the house is almost as old as the United States itself and has a rich political history. It was originally constructed for Thomas Beall, the second mayor of Georgetown, and has been home to several notable figures over the years, including Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and former Miss America Yolande Fox. The property's cultural significance led to its addition to the National Register of Historic Places.
The estate has been meticulously transformed into a modern showplace that still retains its historic elegance. According to the listing, the property has been updated with the highest quality design, fixtures, and finishes. The kitchen, for example, boasts modern appliances and finishes, while the rest of the property features oak herringbone flooring, elegant molding, and hand-painted frescoes on the ceiling.
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The estate spans over 15,000 square feet, encompassing 13 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. It includes not only the main house but also two other addresses – 3009 and 3003 N St Nw – which were combined into one property in 2017 by the previous owner, David W. Hudgens. According to The Wall Street Journal, if the property sells at its listing amount, it could set a price record in Washington, DC.
Jackie Kennedy's move from the White House into the home was highly publicized. According to a historical report commissioned on the property by Hudgens, 75 people gathered on the block hoping to catch a glimpse of the former first lady as boxes were carried inside. The Washington Post even described the home as a "foremost tourist attraction," with hundreds of people gathering along 3000 blocks of N Street each weekend, often leaving garbage behind. Eventually, this unwanted attention prompted Kennedy to move back to New York.
