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Billie Holiday's Historic Townhouse Sells for $10.5 Million

3/5/2025

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A stunning piece of history has changed hands as the Upper West Side townhouse, once the cherished home of jazz icon Billie Holiday, sold for an impressive $10.5 million. Spanning 6,300 square feet, this exquisite brownstone boasts six bedrooms, nine fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen. The Somervilles are the proud new owners of this beautifully renovated gem, which Holiday called home until her passing in 1959.

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A stunning piece of history has changed hands as the Upper West Side townhouse, once the cherished home of jazz icon Billie Holiday, sold for an impressive $10.5 million. Spanning 6,300 square feet, this exquisite brownstone boasts six bedrooms, nine fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen. The Somervilles are the proud new owners of this beautifully renovated gem, which Holiday called home until her passing in 1959.