1 St. Mary’s Convent, Peekskill has been sold for $2.95M, by Andrew Rogovic, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, of the White Plains office of The Agency One Rock. This sets a new record for the highest residential sale recorded in the Peekskill MLS to date.
A review of MLS records dating back to 2000 shows the previous second-highest sale was $905,000 in January 2025. The $2.95 million sale of 1 St. Mary’s Convent more than triples that figure, establishing a new benchmark for Peekskill real estate.
The extraordinary 4.7-acre estate is one of Peekskill’s most distinctive properties, combining more than a century of history, exceptional architecture, sweeping Hudson River views and significant privacy.
The record-setting sale highlights the continued evolution of Peekskill’s luxury real estate market and the appeal of its Hudson River setting, historic architecture, arts and dining scene, and proximity to New York City.
The home was originally built as the pastor’s residence for the Community of St. Mary, the first Anglican/Episcopalian sisterhood in the United States; it has been known as St. Joseph’s House. The residence was designed in 1902 by renowned architect Henry Martin Congdon in the Gothic Revival style.
The property remained connected to the Order until 1985, when Peekskill native Dr. John McGurty and his wife, Kathy, purchased the home. Over the next four decades, the McGurtys carefully preserved its historic character while modernizing the property for contemporary living.
Among its most notable features is the original 1906 chapel, preserved within the five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence. The estate also features historic stonework and wood carvings, scenic balconies, extensive grounds, an inground heated pool, a private gated entrance and sweeping views of the Hudson River.
