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Grey Gardens bought for $220,000 later sold for $15.5 million

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What happened

In a momentous deal for historic preservation, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee acquired the storied Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000.

Following a meticulous restoration, it emerged as a cultural hallmark tied to the Beales.

Its remarkable sale for $15.

Key facts

  • In a momentous deal for historic preservation, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee acquired the storied Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000.
  • Its remarkable sale for $15.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:28:44 UTC.

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