Quick Answer: Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton Village is one of the Hamptons’ most prestigious addresses, home to Jon Bon Jovi ($7.6M, 2004), David Geffen ($70M compound, 2016), and formerly Martha Stewart ($16.5M sale, 2021). The street features historic homes dating to 1874, direct access to Georgica Beach, and a mix of media moguls and entertainment legends. Recent sales include 33 Lily Pond Lane at $39M (2025) with 171 feet of ocean frontage.

Where Meadow Lane concentrates finance billionaires and Further Lane attracts record-breaking transactions, Lily Pond Lane cultivates something different: history, media power, and the kind of celebrity who values pedigree alongside privacy. The street’s oldest home dates to 1874—making it older than most Hamptons institutions.

Notable Residents & Sales

Jon Bon Jovi — Rock Legend

  • Address: Lily Pond Lane (EC Potter House)
  • Purchase: $7.6 million (2004)
  • Property: 11-bedroom historic home designed by E. Clifford Potter
  • Community: Launched Hampton Water rosé wine with son Jesse, funded local food bank during Covid
  • Quote: Has called it his “favorite place on earth to be”

David Geffen — Entertainment Mogul

  • Address: Lily Pond Lane oceanfront compound
  • Purchase: $70 million (2016)
  • Net Worth: $9 billion
  • Background: DreamWorks SKG co-founder, record label pioneer

Martha Stewart (Former) — Lifestyle Icon

  • Address: Lily Pond Lane (oldest house on street, built 1874)
  • Sale: $16.5 million (2021) to Kenneth Lerer (HuffPost co-founder)
  • History: Stewart famously threw her 50th birthday party at the house when it was still being renovated

Recent Sales on Lily Pond Lane

Address Price Year Details
David Geffen Compound $70M 2016 Oceanfront, self-made billionaire’s trophy
33 Lily Pond Lane $39M 2025 171 ft ocean frontage, double dune protection
Martha Stewart Estate $16.5M 2021 To Kenneth Lerer, oldest house on street
1 Lily Pond Lane $25M (listed) 2023 Frederick G. Potter House

What Makes Lily Pond Lane Different

  • Historic Architecture: Homes date to the 1870s-1900s, designed by architects like J. Greenleaf Thorp
  • Beach Access: Direct path to Georgica Beach, one of the Hamptons’ most pristine stretches
  • Media Power: Attracts entertainment moguls and media executives rather than pure finance
  • Village Proximity: Walking distance to East Hampton Village shops and restaurants

33 Lily Pond Lane: The 2025 Landmark Sale

  • Price: $39 million (asked), under contract 2025
  • Ocean Frontage: 171 feet of private beach
  • Main House: 6,935 sq ft, recently renovated
  • Expansion Potential: Approved plans to expand to 10,653 sq ft
  • Guest House: 2,091 sq ft with billiard room, steam shower, sauna
  • Amenities: Heated gunite pool, lit tennis/basketball court

Historic Significance

  • 1874: Oldest extant house built (later owned by Martha Stewart)
  • 1900s: E. Clifford Potter develops homes along the lane
  • J. Greenleaf Thorp: The architect who defined East Hampton’s aesthetic designed multiple Lily Pond Lane homes