J
acqueline Kennedy Onassis’s life was framed by a succession of opulent East‑Coast residences, each reflecting a different chapter of her personal and public journey.

    **Early Years – New York & Virginia**

    - **740 Park Avenue (1932–1940s)** – The Bouvier family moved into a sixth‑floor apartment in the family‑built 740 Park. The space, once furnished sparingly, became a playground for Jackie and her sister. The building later sold for $25.25 million in 2017.

    - **Merrywood, McLean, VA (1940s)** – After her mother remarried oil magnate Hugh D. Auchincloss, the family took up a 23,000‑sq‑ft Georgian mansion on the Potomac. The 1919 estate, with nine bedrooms and 13 baths, was a tranquil retreat that Jackie cherished in her diary.

    **Summer Havens – East Hampton & Hyannis Port**

    - **Lasata, East Hampton (1917‑present)** – An 8,500‑sq‑ft home meaning “place of peace.” Jackie spent her childhood summers here; Tom Ford bought it in 2023 for $52 million.

    - **Wildmoor, East Hampton (18th century)** – A 5,700‑sq‑ft shingle house with sea views, sold in 2021 for $6.8 million.

    - **Kennedy Compound, Hyannis Port (1928‑present)** – Joseph Kennedy Sr. purchased a white‑shingled cottage for $25,000. It became the family’s coastal base and the site of Jackie’s 1953 wedding reception at Hammersmith Farm.

    **Hammersmith Farm & Early Washington Life**

    - **Hammersmith Farm, Newport, RI (1953)** – A sprawling 28‑room Victorian estate where Jackie and John celebrated their marriage. The property sold in 1999 for just over $8 million.

    - **Washington, DC Home (1953‑1955)** – A 3,000‑sq‑ft, four‑story townhouse rented for two years, hosting dinner parties and garden gatherings. It sold in April 2025 for $4 million.

    - **Hickory Hill, McLean, VA (1955‑1957)** – A Georgian house built in 1815, featuring 12 fireplaces and a tennis court. The Kennedys sold it to Robert F. Kennedy for $250,000.

    - **Hyannis Port Summer Home (1956)** – A 4,484‑sq‑ft clapboard house added to the compound for $45,948.

    - **Georgetown Row House (1957)** – An 18th‑century brick townhouse bought for $82,000, remodeled for $18,000, and used during JFK’s presidential campaign.

    **White House Years (1961‑1963)**

    - Jackie described this period as her family’s “happiest years.”

    - **Palm Beach Estate (Winter White House)** – The Kennedy family’s seasonal retreat, sold in 2020 for $70 million after extensive renovations.

    - **3017 N Street NW, DC (1963‑1964)** – A five‑bedroom house purchased for $175,000; Jackie left after a year due to public pressure. It sold in 2017 for $5.25 million.

    - **Fifth Avenue Apartment, NYC (1964‑1994)** – A 5,300‑sq‑ft, five‑bathroom penthouse with Central Park views, bought for $200,000. It passed to her estate in 1995 and sold for $9.2 million.

    **Later Life – Onassis and Martha’s Vineyard**

    - **Marriage to Aristotle Onassis (1968)** – Jackie became Jackie Onassis, or “Jackie O.”

    - **Peapack, NJ Country Home (1974‑1979)** – A converted barn on nearly 10 acres, bought for $200,000. It was sold in 1997 for $1.47 million after Jackie’s death.

    - **Red Gate Farm, Martha’s Vineyard (1979‑2020)** – A 340‑acre estate, main house 6,456 sq ft, plus guest house, pool, tennis court, and a mile of beach. Construction cost $4.1 million; the property sold in 2020 for $65 million.

    - **Squibnocket Pond Reservation (2020‑present)** – Two nonprofits acquired 304 acres for $27 million, opening trails to the public. The Kennedy family retains 65 acres, including the main house.

    These residences, from the bustling streets of New York to the serene shores of Martha’s Vineyard, chart the trajectory of a woman who moved from private family life to the public eye, leaving a legacy of architectural grandeur and cultural influence.