
Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate is a Tudor Revival estate in Oyster Bay, New York, and a filming location for Trading Places (1983) and Homeland (2011-2020). It was designed by Clinton and Russell, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 40 Frost Mill Road, Oyster Bay, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Mill Neck, Oyster Bay
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0909, SRC-0910, SRC-3134 - Designed by Clinton and Russell
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0909, SRC-0910, SRC-0911 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0909, SRC-0910, SRC-0911 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0909, SRC-0910, SRC-3134 - Appeared in Trading Places (movie, 1983)
confidence 80/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-0912, SRC-0913, SRC-0914, SRC-6020, SRC-6021, SRC-8904, SRC-9569 - Appeared in Homeland (tv, 2011-2020)
confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-0909, SRC-3476, SRC-6989, SRC-6019, SRC-9705, SRC-10020
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0909 — Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate — Wikipedia (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0910 — Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate, Mill Neck New York — Historic Structures (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0911 — Mill Neck Manor — Mill Neck Family of Organizations (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0912 — Filming Locations for Trading Places (1983) — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0913 — Trading Places (1983) Movie Filming Locations — The 80s Movies Rewind (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0914 — Behind the scenes of 'Trading Places' — PhillyVoice (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10020 — Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (MNM Life) — In the Media: Homeland (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3134 — National Park Service — NRHP Asset Detail, Dodge, Lillian Sefton, Estate (Ref. 79001595) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3135 — Mill Neck Manor (Estate of Lillian Sefton Dodge) — Clio (Tier 2, public_history_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3476 — Mill Neck Family of Organizations — Film & TV Production (official site, via Wayback Machine) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4840 — I LOVE NY (New York State official tourism / Empire State Development) (Tier 2, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4841 — LongIsland.com (Long Island Media, Inc.) (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5144 — Long Island Press (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5145 — GovServ (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6019 — BestAttractions — Mill Neck Manor In Mill Neck, NY (Tier 3, travel_feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6020 — Ext.Street — Trading Places filming locations & scenes (Tier 3, filming_location_directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6021 — Movie Tourist: Trading Places (1983) (Tier 3, filming_location_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6989 — Movies Filmed on Long Island – Homeland (Tier 3, film location database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8904 — The Movie Map — Trading Places (1983) filming locations guide (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9569 — Movies Filmed on Long Island — Trading Places (1983) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9705 — IMDb — "Homeland" Imminent Risk (TV Episode 2017), Filming & Production locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Guided house tours (90 min) by appointment, typically once a month on Sundays, or by reservation. Check website for dates/times.
Frequently asked questions
How is Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate connected to Homeland?
Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate, in Oyster Bay, New York, has a documented connection to Homeland. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Trading Places.
How is Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate connected to Trading Places?
Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate, in Oyster Bay, New York, has a documented connection to Trading Places. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Homeland.
Can you visit Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate?
Yes — Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Guided house tours (90 min) by appointment, typically once a month on Sundays, or by reservation. Check website for dates/times..
Who designed Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate?
Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate was designed by Clinton and Russell.
Where is Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate located?
Lillian Sefton Dodge Estate is located in Oyster Bay, New York.