Elise Stefanik lists DC townhouse for $2.19 million as she weighs New York governor bid
Representative weighs 2026 gubernatorial run; listing underscores splits between Washington duties and upstate ties
Rep. Elise Stefanik has listed her Capitol Hill townhouse for $2.19 million as she weighs a potential 2026 bid for New York governor, a decision she said she has not yet finalized.
The three-bedroom, 2,700-square-foot home was built in 1927 and sits roughly a half mile from the Capitol. Stefanik and relatives bought the property in 2010 for about $1.2 million, four years before she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at age 30. The listing, handled by Micah Smith of HRLS Partners at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, notes the home’s open main floor, a large walk-in closet in the primary suite, and a back deck and patio suited for entertaining. The townhouse is located a block from Eastern Market, a short stroll from grocery shops and Italian markets that have been part of Stefanik’s routine.
Stefanik has said she wants to spend more time upstate, where she and her husband, Matthew Manda, operate a 16-acre farm in Saratoga County and where their 4-year-old son, Sam, attends school. The couple’s term in the House is not due to end until January 2027, and Stefanik indicated she does not plan to buy another Washington, D.C., residence if this one is sold.
The congresswoman has drawn national attention in recent years for challenging Ivy League presidents over campus protests related to pro-Palestinian demonstrations. She was briefly nominated by former President Donald Trump in 2024 to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations before that nomination was withdrawn. Stefanik said she would likely announce any gubernatorial plans after the November elections, rather than before.
Market data provides a broader context for the decision. According to Bright MLS, the median home sale price in the D.C. metro area was about $625,000 in August, up roughly 2.1% from a year earlier, underscoring a market in which a DC property can carry a premium and attract attention from national observers when a prominent representative places a property on the market.
The listing reflects the ongoing balance Stefanik seeks between her role on Capitol Hill and long-running ties to upstate New York, where she and her family have deep roots and ongoing commitments beyond her federal responsibilities. As she contemplates a gubernatorial bid, the decision to monetize the DC residence aligns with a pattern observed among several lawmakers who maintain national profiles while nurturing regional bases.