--- title: "244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017" description: "244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — Townhouse in Midtown East, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $6,195,000. 4 bed, 4 bath, 4,560 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $92,925 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10017/244-east-49th-street-ny-10017" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-17T14:33:41.928Z" status: "Active" --- # 244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 Townhouse in Midtown East, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty Last updated: September 17, 2026, 10:33 AM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $6,195,000 - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 4 - **Sqft**: 4,560 - **Monthly Taxes**: $6,686 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,359 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $6,195,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$92,925* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $6,102,075 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $92,925 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/83001510-1efc-437a-a554-14a4d8c3289d.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/55f89eaa-4f4e-4bec-9381-57445a016ddc.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5f8da881-bdc0-4545-bdfa-27006e2b960b.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bf081e99-e81e-4c59-bf45-20a78aeab479.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/51d778ac-46f2-4a25-955a-aee98393bf89.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/65cc09a3-abd6-4cda-81ec-22ec5eb64425.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5e1d1a7b-6d7f-4e34-8101-514eddbe05fa.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b020d279-86a4-42dd-851f-d7bdbb80bb1d.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/7717fdf7-453f-46d4-a026-d251c0caa9a3.jpg) ![244 East 49th Street, New York City, NY 10017 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b8e0e951-e730-4960-9ac6-79763c8430af.jpg) ## Property Overview 244 East 49th Street is an opportunity for a discerning buyer to own the former long-term residence of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn. The epitome of New York glamour defines this gorgeous 19-foot-wide townhouse, which seamlessly blends the home’s special architectural character with modern sensibilities. Boasting graciously scaled rooms, 6 fireplaces, approximately 4,600 square feet of meticulously finished interior space, and an enchanting 1,000 square foot south-facing rear garden, this gracious home stands four stories high with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Published in design magazines, this 1899-built house has been masterfully restored and renovated and praised for its elegant interiors and carefully selected luxury furnishings. 244 East 49th Street is nestled in historic and coveted Turtle Bay Gardens, a private enclave of 20 homes steeped in history and boasting notable past residents including Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, and E. B. White. GARDEN FLOOR: Enter through a gated forecourt into the stone-tiled entrance foyer which flows to the kitchen and dining room as well as a powder room. The beautifully designed eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring top-of-the-line appliances including a 48” Thermador six-burner plus griddle vented range and double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, custom designed cabinetry, stone countertops, and a built-in breakfast table and banquette. Adjacent to the kitchen is the tasteful butler’s pantry with Sub-Zero wine cooler which flows into the south-facing sunlit dining room complemented by a stunning original marble wood-burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and a wall of windows. Exit the dining room glass door to find the perfect outdoor urban oasis. The 1,000 square foot bi-level flagstone patio and landscaped irrigated garden is enhanced by mature trees, peaceful fountain, and flowering bushes. Beyond a low wooden gate, you’ll find additional room to stroll and relax in historic Turtle Bay Gardens, a private park accessible only to the residents of the surrounding 20 townhomes, all of whom share a common garden filled with mature trees and multiple fountains. PARLOR FLOOR: The grand and gracious front parlor with soaring 11’ ceilings is currently used as an elegant formal living room with a gorgeous marble mantle fireplace and three French doors opening to a charming Juliette balcony that runs the width of the house. Separated by a stylish wet bar, the sunlit rear library, with a wood-burning fireplace and a carved wooden mantel, is highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the beauty and serenity of the backyard gardens. THIRD FLOOR: The elegant primary bedroom featuring another wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings, and three floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking verdant gardens comes replete with a walk-in-closet renovated bathroom with claw-foot soaking tub, glass stall shower, and double sinks, as well as Katharine Hepburn’s original mirrored vanity left intact. Down the hall in the front, you’ll find another wonderfully proportioned bedroom (currently used as an intimate sitting room and office) with a fireplace and three large windows. FOURTH FLOOR: Ascending the intricately carved and impeccably restored wooden staircase to the top floor, light streams in from the skylight above. On this level are two generously scaled bedrooms with beautifully finished hardwood floors, oversized windows, and each with renovated bathrooms ensuite and custom outfitted walk-in closets. LOWER LEVEL: The lower level houses a wine cellar, laundry room, half bathroom, and enviable storage space. The elegant interiors are complemented by substantial capital upgrades, including oil to natural gas conversion, multi-zoned central air-conditioning and heating, A/V system, and security system. This special home must be seen to be fully appreciated. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 4 - **Rooms**: 9 - **Sqft**: 4,560 sqft - **Stories**: 4 - **Year Built**: 1899 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,359 - **Monthly Taxes**: $6,686 / mo - **Listed On**: Mar 16, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 190 Days ### Residence Features - In Unit - See Remarks - Hardwood - City - Garden - See Remarks ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$38,011 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,239,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $31,325 - **Property Taxes**: $6,686 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Price and Property History for 244 East 49th Street Review the recorded listing activity for 244 East 49th Street, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | September 16, 2026 | $6,195,000 | Listing removed from the market | | March 16, 2026 | $6,195,000 | Listed for sale by Sothebys International Realty | ## Property Tax History Taxes at 244 East 49th Street were $83,098 in 2026, up 2.3% from 2025. | Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $429,900 | $218,700 | $211,200 | $413,731 | $83,098 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $488,340 | $218,700 | $269,640 | $404,352 | $81,214 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $399,960 | $218,700 | $181,260 | $384,445 | $77,216 | 20.085% | | 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $478,500 | $218,700 | $259,800 | $384,445 | $77,216 | 20.085% | | 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $411,180 | $218,700 | $192,480 | $365,461 | $74,221 | 20.309% | | 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $379,200 | $218,700 | $160,500 | $344,776 | $68,828 | 19.963% | | 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $431,880 | $218,700 | $213,180 | $336,960 | $70,913 | 21.045% | | 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $455,160 | $218,700 | $236,460 | $320,371 | $67,813 | 21.167% | | 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $320,371 | — | — | $320,371 | $67,018 | 20.919% | | 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $304,551 | — | — | $304,551 | $62,083 | 20.385% | | 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $287,313 | — | — | $287,313 | $57,437 | 19.991% | | 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $280,800 | — | — | $280,800 | $54,908 | 19.554% | | 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $266,976 | — | — | $266,976 | $51,145 | 19.157% | | 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $266,976 | — | — | $266,976 | $51,235 | 19.191% | | 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $253,793 | — | — | $253,793 | $47,127 | 18.569% | | 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $239,428 | — | — | $239,428 | $43,588 | 18.205% | | 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $234,000 | — | — | $234,000 | $40,632 | 17.364% | The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one. Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls. Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1013220032. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change. [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 244 East 49th Street 244 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1899. - **Year Built**: 1899 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 4 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/244-east-49th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10017/244-east-49th-street-ny-10017) | 4 | 4 | 4,560 sqft | $1,359 | $6,195,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Mar 16, 2026 | 190 days | ## Midtown East Overview of Midtown East [Explore Midtown East](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-midtown) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Midtown East - [Murray Hill real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/murray-hill) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [Kips Bay real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/kips-bay) - [Hells Kitchen real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/hells-kitchen) - [Flatiron District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/flatiron-district) - [Chelsea real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/chelsea) ## Related Links - [244 East 49th Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/244-east-49th-street) - [Midtown East neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-midtown) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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