INLAND VALE. Steeped in history. One of Northern Westchester’s most significant Country Estates. Magnificent and majestic stone and shingle residence originally built in the 1850’s. Renovated by Stanford White for Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. Remarkable preserved details including spectacular aged paneling, ten fireplaces with vintage mantles and tile, and extensive millwork. Long tree-lined drive to dramatic stone entrance. Magnificent oak paneled Great Hall with grand staircase and ceiling of Tiffany stained glass. Beautifully proportioned main rooms designed for entertaining on the grand scale. Impressive Living Room with mirroring fireplaces and French doors to columned porch. Formal Dining Room. Chef’s Kitchen with high-end appliances. Sun-filled Family Room with Breakfast Area and doors to outdoor terrace in walled garden. Remarkable Primary Suite with spacious Dressing Room and two Baths. Six additional Bedrooms. Playroom with built-in desks, game closet and doors to rooftop porch. Full Third Floor with glass-ceilinged Sitting Room, second Kitchen, Art Room/Studio and Exercise Room. Lower Level with Game Room, Wine Cellar and Pool Cabana. All mechanicals are updated including center air conditioning and a generator. Baths are Waterworks with luxurious radiant heat. Over eleven park-like acres with specimen trees, flowering shrubs and verdant lawns. Incredible old world stonewalls and terraces. The perfect retreat complete with swimming pool, tennis and half-basketball court. A once in a lifetime opportunity!
For sale
$7,950,000
640 Grant Road, North Salem, NY 10560
8beds
12,600sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1853
11.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$631/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 39 days |
- 1,640 |
- 89 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ginnel Real Estate 914-234-9234,
Mary Dowdle 914-645-9384
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 997025
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Other
- Description: STONE PORTE COCHERE/two recessed niches & boardboard ceiling; steps up to front door; ENTRANCE HALL/fp, oak panel walls with intricate rope braiding, oak floors & coffered ceiling, hand carved balusters; pocket door opens to LIVING RM (formerly Ballroom) 2 fps, one fireplace walls extends to 2nd floor; door out to COVERED SIDE PORCH; pocket doors open to FORMAL DINING RM/fp; KITCHEN/fp, two center islands, one w/breakfast bar, two farm sinks, two food pantries; HALL; CLOAK RM; APPLIANCE/STORAGE PANTRY; POWDER RM; WET BAR; FAMILY RM/BREAKFAST AREA/windows on 3 sides, Fr Drs open to DINING TERRACE in WALLED GARDEN; REAR HALL; FULL BATH; LOCKED STORAGE CLOSET; REAR STAIRCASE
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Intricate Balustrade to 2nd floor/ceiling backlit, Tiffany glass; HALL; LIBRARY LOFT over LIVING RM; PRIMARY BR/fp, large SEATING AREA, BATH/stall shower, bidet, large DRESSING RM/fp, window seat, built-ins, LINEN CLOSET, BATH/built-in vanity, soaking tub, stall shower, water closet; BR/BATH; BR/fp; BR; HALL BATH; PLAYROOM/fp, built-in desks, bookshelves, doors to ROOFTOP SUN PORCH, walk-in closet
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: OPEN SITTING RM/peaked glass ceiling; KITCHEN/fp; BR/vaulted ceiling, window seat/BATH; BR/vaulted ceiling, window seat/BATH; BR/BATH; ART/STUDIO RM; EXERCISE RM
- Level: Third
Other
- Description: CABANA/plumbed for KITCHENETTE, door out to POOL AREA; FULL BATH; GAME RM/slate floor; LAUNDRY RM; WINE CELLAR; heated TWO CAR GARAGE; UTILITY RMS/MECHANICALS
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Hydro Air, Oil, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bidet, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Marble Counters, Original Details, Pantry, Primary Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,600
- Total interior livable area: 12,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Open, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 11.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 4000034000017020000014
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Actual
- Year built: 1853
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: North Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $631/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,452,400
- Annual tax amount: $85,597
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,950,000+106.5%$631/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #997025 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2001 | Sold | $3,850,000$306/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $3,452,400 |
| 2024 | -- | $3,452,400 +11% |
| 2023 | -- | $3,110,300 +5% |
| 2022 | -- | $2,962,200 +8% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,742,800 +3.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $2,650,000 -17.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $3,216,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $3,216,700 -5.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $3,416,700 +1155.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $272,100 -40.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $459,750 |
| 2007 | -- | $459,750 |
| 2006 | -- | $459,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $459,750 |
| 2004 | -- | $459,750 +9.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $419,750 |
| 2002 | -- | $419,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $419,750 |
| 2000 | -- | $419,750 |
| 1999 | -- | $419,750 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 10560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pequenakonck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10North Salem Middle School High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pequenakonck Elementary School
- Middle: North Salem Middle/ High School
- High: North Salem Middle/ High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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