A historic Sag Harbor home once owned by composer Marvin Hamlisch has been listed for $3.99 million, according to the listing. The 1840s residence at 330 Main St., known as "Pond View," sits on Captain’s Row and combines preserved period details with modern renovations, including a restored basement that formerly functioned as a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
Hamlisch, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer of A Chorus Line who died in 2012, owned the property during his lifetime. The turnkey single-family home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and six fireplaces, plus landscaped grounds with a plunge pool, outdoor shower and water views of Sag Harbor Cove and Otter Pond. The current asking price was confirmed by the listing broker, Marc Heskell of Compass.
The home most recently sold off-market in 2021 for just under $3.1 million to owner Kate Snyder King, who led a substantial restoration intended to respect the house’s historical fabric while adding contemporary conveniences. "It was really special and respected the history, like preserving dynamic details, like the original stove in the kitchen, while adding all the modern conveniences," Heskell said in the listing remarks.
Interior spaces open from a central foyer to a parlor with a fireplace and views of Otter Pond. Pocket doors reveal a living room with a second fireplace and a glass wall, and French doors lead to a deck and the yard. An open chef’s kitchen retains an original 1840s fireplace/oven beneath beamed ceilings and connects to an eat-in space warmed by another hearth. One of the bedrooms has been arranged as a library.
The main bedroom includes a fireplace and a spa-like bath with radiant-heat floors and water views. A second guest suite features a renovated marble bathroom and a rear staircase; the third bedroom also has a fireplace and overlooks the water.
In the basement, the former speakeasy has been restored as a lounge, a nod to the house’s Prohibition-era history in which rum runners reportedly smuggled alcohol into the former whaling village. King said she restored the space to evoke that past. "I heard that years ago there was a railroad behind the house and they’d throw the liquor off the train or bring it in on small boats into the cove," she said.
The property sits on under an acre and includes manicured gardens and a plunge pool built to scale to suit the setting. Past owners of the house have included former NFL wide receiver and executive Gene Washington and actress and ballerina Patricia H. Hall, according to the listing.
Hamlisch’s career spanned stage, film and television. He was one of a handful of artists to achieve PEGOT status, winning a Pulitzer Prize for A Chorus Line as well as multiple Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. His association with the house adds cultural cachet as the musical marks its 50th anniversary this year.
The listing follows a wave of interest in historic Hamptons homes that marry preserved architectural elements with contemporary living. The seller is marketing the property as a restored, move-in-ready residence that retains its 19th-century character while presenting amenities for modern entertaining and year-round use.
Prospective buyers can review the Compass listing for additional details on the property’s renovations, room dimensions and viewings. The house’s combination of historical provenance, water views and a revived speakeasy has been highlighted in the marketing materials as central to its appeal.