Historic 'Niederhurst' On Hudson Sells For Record-Breaking $26M

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A landmark Hudson Valley property is once again making history after the close of a record-setting sale.

Christie’s International Real Estate Group announced the sale of Niederhurst, a rare, historic Victorian gothic mansion on 13 acres overlooking the Hudson River on Ludlow Lane in Palisades.

The sale closed at $26,125,000, which marks the highest residential sale in the history of Rockland County, and ranks among the top five sales in all of the Hudson Valley over the past decade, according to OneKey MLS.

David Sanders, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and Director of Luxury Marketing for Christie's International Real Estate Group, based out of the firm’s Nyack sales gallery, represented the buyer. Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty represented the seller.

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The hamlet surrounding the property is often referred to as the "Hollywood of the Hudson" due to its stunning river views and the many notable figures that have both stayed and lived nearby. Snedens Landing has been home to past and present celebrities, including Laurence Olivier, John Steinbeck, Katharine Hepburn, Orson Wells, Mike Nichols, Al Pacino, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, Bill Murray, and Diane Sawyer. The single town road which grants entry and exit allows for privacy and seclusion from busy city life.

"Niederhurst is more than just an extraordinary home," Sanders said. "This property's storied history, its incredible amenities, location and its proximity to Manhattan make it the perfect weekend getaway or forever home for our distinguished buyer."

Built in 1874 and reimagined in 2016 by Architectural Digest's Top 100 designer and owner, Sara Story, Niederhurst has eight bedrooms, seven full baths and two half-baths, along with six fireplaces. The property was built in the 19th-century Victorian Gothic mansion style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

"We are delighted to confirm again Christie’s International Real Estate’s unique ability to connect distinguished clients with distinctive properties," said Ilija Pavlovic, president and CEO, Christie’s International Real Estate Group. "That is what Christie’s is known for and what separates us from other players in the market. We are also proud to have special agents like David Sanders who are able to deliver the highest level of service to our clients. David has broken many records, and this is the latest one in his distinguished career."