Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee bought Grey Gardens for $220,000; it later sold for $15.5M

Times of India - Oct 3, 2026

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 $15.5 million in December 2017 underscores the lasting interest in uniquely significant properties, concluding nearly forty years of history for this iconic location.

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