Actress Drew Barrymore has sold her 18th-century Colonial mansion in Harrison, New York, for $4.5 million just two years after purchasing the Westchester County property, according to public records and real estate listings. The sale closed on Monday, ending a short tenure that began when the 51-year-old star bought the sprawling estate for $4.4 million in 2024 as an alternative to the Hamptons for weekend getaways.
Westchester County Real Estate Transaction Details
Listing agent Kori Sassower of Compass represented both sides of the transaction. Sassower stated that Barrymore was very excited to sell the home to buyers moving from New York City. According to Sassower, the new owners plan to use the nearly 12-acre estate as an escape from the city, mirroring how Barrymore utilized the property while balancing her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and her residence in Manhattan with her two daughters.
Barrymore initially listed the property in March with an asking price of $4.995 million. While the final $4.5 million sale price sits below that initial asking figure, it marks a modest nominal increase over the $4.4 million purchase price from two years prior.
Renovations and Historic Property Features
Built in 1748, the 7,274-square-foot historic house required substantial infrastructure work beyond surface-level redecoration. Barrymore addressed both the structural elements and the interior design during her ownership. Sassower noted that the buyers particularly appreciated the work Barrymore invested into the guts of the house, noting that the actress’s aesthetic aligned closely with their own.
Did you know? Barrymore leaned heavily on accessible design methods during the overhaul, telling The Wall Street Journal that “between Pinterest, thrifting and a can of paint, there’s nothing you can’t do.”
The sprawling estate includes six bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a great room featuring 30-foot ceilings, and an octagonal sunroom. Period details remain intact throughout the structure, including wood-beamed ceilings and traditional brick fireplaces. The grounds feature wildflower-filled gardens, wooded lots, a gunite pool, a pool house equipped with a kitchen and spa, and a separate guest cottage.
Development Potential and Subdivision Options
The nearly 12-acre property offers additional utility beyond its historic main house. The land is divided into five separate lots. This structural division gives the new buyers the option to sell off individual parcels or pursue further development on the unused acreage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Drew Barrymore sell her Westchester home for?
Drew Barrymore sold her Westchester County mansion for $4.5 million, according to real estate listings and transaction records.
Who represented the real estate transaction?
Kori Sassower of Compass served as the listing agent and also represented the buyer in the deal.
When was the historic mansion built?
The Colonial-style estate in Harrison, New York, was originally constructed in 1748 and spans 7,274 square feet.
Who bought the property?
The buyers are relocating from New York City to use the estate as a weekend retreat, though their identities were not immediately available in public records.
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