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The Highest Bidder Could Own Piece Of History

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14 Halsey Avenue, Westhampton Beach

14 Halsey Avenue, Westhampton Beach 14 Halsey Ave. | Westhampton Beach, NY | Luxury Real Estate

author on Jun 24, 2016

It may not quicken the pulse to be told that for just under $4 million you can have the home in Westhampton Beach that was built for Al Smith, but such ownership really would be a distinction. Mr. Smith was one of the most successful politicians the State of New York has ever produced and came close to being elected president of the United States. If that still doesn’t do it for you, consider that 14 Halsey Avenue is truly a fine property.

On over 1 acre of land a mile from the marinas, shopping, and restaurants of downtown Westhampton Beach sits a 6-bedroom, 5-bath, 7,000-square-foot house constructed in the early decades of the 20th century. The New York City company Concierge Auctions and the local First Hampton International Realty aim to auction off the property on July 16. It has previously been listed for sale for $3,875,000.

Alfred Emanuel Smith was born in December 1873 in Manhattan. A newsboy and fishmonger as a child, he rose to become the “

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