Broadway's Dolly Sisters' $2.8M Westchester home lists again
Broadway's famed Dolly Sisters, Hungarian-born identical twins Rosie and Jenny, built their 1924 Westchester County summer retreat to escape New York City's spotlight. Known locally as the Dolly Sisters House, the 6,200-square-foot Jazz Age estate in White Plains has returned to the market for just under $2.8 million, listed by Douglas Elliman agents Stacey Pinkas and John Oliveira.
More than a century after Vaudeville-turned-Broadway icons Rosie and Jenny Dolly sought refuge from the city's glare, their beguiling White Plains residence is drawing fresh attention. Last sold nearly three decades ago, the acre-plus estate is officially back on the market—a rare chance to own a piece of early-20th-century entertainment history wrapped in period architecture.
Key Takeaways
- Rosie and Jenny Dolly built the stone-and-shingle home in 1924 as a summer escape from Manhattan's spotlight.
- The roughly 6,200-square-foot residence retains original Jazz Age details, including coffered ceilings and custom millwork.
- The property is listed for just under $2.8 million through Douglas Elliman's Stacey Pinkas and John Oliveira.
- Highlights include a wraparound screened porch, turreted library, primary suite, and a garage apartment.
- The Soundview Avenue estate sits minutes from downtown White Plains and Westchester Hills Golf Club.
Who Were Broadway's Famed Dolly Sisters?
Rosie and Jenny Dolly were Hungarian-born identical twins who rose from Vaudeville to Broadway stardom in the early 1900s. Seeking relief from the intense glare of New York City fame, the sisters commissioned a summer refuge in Westchester County at the height of their celebrity.
Though the Dolly Sisters are long gone, their spirit still echoes through the residence locals call the Dolly Sisters House. Built in 1924, the estate evokes the grand Newport "cottages" favored by Jazz Age elites—a statelystone and wood-shingled abode that feels frozen in a glamorous era.
What Makes the Dolly Sisters House a Jazz Age Gem?
Original architectural details remain remarkably intact. Coffered ceilings, intricate custom millwork, and a parquet-floored foyer anchored by a crimson-carpeted staircase set the tone from the moment you enter through the porte-cochère off a circular driveway.
A fireplace with a glossy emerald-green ceramic-tiled hearth and surround anchors the foyer. Formal living and dining rooms open via French doors to a vast wraparound screened porch—ideal for the relaxed entertaining the sisters once enjoyed. Elsewhere, a fireside parlor, beadboard kitchen with breakfast nook, and butler's pantry complete the period picture.
Two turreted spaces hold an office and a red-walled library with curved bookshelves and window seats. For buyers browsing luxury real estate and dream homes, the home's preserved character is a standout in today's market of gut-renovated listings.
What Does the $2.8 Million Listing Include?
The three-story home spans about 6,200 square feet across four second-floor bedrooms—including a sprawling primary suite with fireplace, windowed sitting area, dual closets, and a vintage en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath occupy the top level.
A separate apartment above the attached two-car garage adds flexible living or guest space with its own bedroom and bath. That bonus square footage, combined with the acre-plus parcel on Soundview Avenue, gives the property room to breathe just outside the city.
Why Is This Westchester Estate Back on the Market Now?
After nearly 30 years in private hands, the Dolly Sisters House is officially listed again for just under $2.8 million. Stacey Pinkas and John Oliveira of Douglas Elliman represent the sale, positioning the home for buyers who value provenance as much as square footage.
The location offers practical appeal beyond its celebrity past. The estate sits minutes from Westchester Hills Golf Club and the dining and shopping scene of downtown White Plains—close enough for a weekend commute, far enough from Manhattan's intensity that the Dolly Sisters' original vision still makes sense.
For full listing details and additional photos, see the Robb Report coverage of the Westchester County residence.