Elegant $19 MILLION D.C. mansion where Jackie Kennedy hid her family from prying eyes after JFK's assassination is now set to go up for AUCTION after languishing on the market for months

The price of the stunning Washington, D.C. mansion that once belonged to former First Lady Jackie Kennedy has been slashed after six months on the market.

The historical manor was originally put up for sale for $26.5 million in March — more than five times the price it was listed just six years ago.

Now the price has been slashed and the house is set to go to auction on October 24, with a starting price of $19.5 million.

The mansion, which was built in 1764, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in the heart of the historical suburb of Georgetown.

The home is located in the heart of Georgetown. It was built in 1794

Jackie Kennedy moved into the house just two months after the death of her husband

Kennedy purchased the home and moved in with her children, John Jr. and Caroline, in January 1964 just two months after her husband, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated. 

The former first lady was hoping to be shielded from the public eye and seek refuge in the home, but the family moved out less than a year and relocated to New York, finding that its public and central location had turned it into a tourist attraction. 

Kennedy bought the six-bedroom house shortly after her husband's assassination in November 1963, and had the children's bedrooms painted to match the same colors as their rooms had been in the White House. 

The home has had a number of significant owners over the years, passing from wealthy business people to their offspring, to government and military officials. 

Known as Baker House, the 18th-century property has also been home to Mayor Thomas Beall; Newton D. Baker, the Secretary of War; and Yolande Fox, the former Miss America. 

The federal-style home is part of a three-building complex created by developer David W. Hudgens, culminating in 16,300 square feet of residence, which also features 13 bathrooms.

Originally reported in Top10RealEstateDeals, Hudgens, who died last November, began purchasing the compound's properties in 1997 when he paid $1.2 million for one of the homes bordering Jackie's house.

He then paid $1.625 million for the other home in 2006, and purchased Kennedy's home in 2017 for $5.25 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The first floor of the house was left largely as it was when Kennedy lived there with her children

The former First Lady moved from the property only a year later, finding the home was attracting too much public attention

Meticulously maintained, the massive home contains many of its original features — including the fireplaces

The dining room offers large windows, along with a luxurious gold leaf ceiling, reflecting light throughout the room

The federal-style home is part of a three-building complex created by developer David W. Hudgens and now spans across 16,300 square feet

The second floor has an additional four en suite bedrooms, an observation deck and a private balcony

Kennedy purchased the six-bedroom house shortly after her husband's assassination in November 1963. The couple are pictured in 1960

Hudgens combined the homes over a four-year period, creating a space where 'presidents and dignitaries could visit and fundraising events could occur,' according to project architect Dale Overmyer.

'He also wanted all three houses to work independently or together.'

Hudgens added some new amenities after acquiring the historic home, including a gym and revamped the upper floors with more modern touches. 

There are spa-style bathrooms, a top-floor patio, and the newly appointed kitchen opens out onto the backyard garden.

The primary suite expands across most of the floor on the second level of the sprawling abode, with an additional four ensuite bedrooms, an observation deck and a private balcony. 

The mansion also contains a stunning wood-paneled library

Kennedy and her daughter, Caroline, arrive at the Georgetown house in 1963

The meticulously maintained mansion still maintains many of it's original features, including the original fireplaces, a grand entry hall and a stunning wood-paneled library.

The ornate dining room offers large windows, along with a luxurious gold leaf ceiling, reflecting light throughout the room.

The additional two homes flanking the Baker House are connected by passageways, offering further bedrooms, gourmet kitchens and luxury bathrooms.

An underground garage offers private parking with a discreet entrance to the property.

Located in Georgetown, Washington D.C., local amenities include a waterfront park, high-end shops and famous neighbors including Jeff Bezos and Henry Kissinger.

The listing agent is Jonathan Taylor of TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Auction conducted by Concierge Auctions.