Andrea Mitchell Ends 16-Year MSNBC Run to Focus on Reporting — Inside the $2.7 Million DC Home She Shares With Alan Greenspan

After nearly 17 years in the anchor chair, Andrea Mitchell has signed off from her long-running MSNBC program Andrea Mitchell Reports to dedicate more time to field reporting — and to life in Washington, DC, where she resides in a historic $2.7 million home.

The 78-year-old veteran journalist, who joined NBC in 1978 and became one of the most respected voices in American political reporting, announced her decision just before the 2024 presidential election. “After 16 years of being in the anchor chair every day, I want time to do more of what I love the most: connecting, listening, and reporting in the field,” Mitchell told viewers. She will continue in her roles as NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and chief Washington correspondent.

Mitchell’s move comes as the nation faces “two foreign wars and political divisions at home,” challenges she says demand on-the-ground coverage.

A Washington Power Couple

Mitchell has long been a fixture in DC political circles, and in 1997 she married Alan Greenspan, now 98, who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. Since his retirement, Greenspan has been spending more time at their Kent neighborhood residence — one of the most prestigious enclaves in the city.

The couple’s four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, built in the mid-1800s, carries deep historical significance. Originally constructed as farmhouses by freed slaves just after the Civil War, the property today is valued at well over $2.7 million. Nestled near Battery Kemble Park and MacArthur Boulevard, the leafy setting combines exclusivity with proximity to urban amenities.

Fierce Defender of Her Neighborhood

Mitchell has not shied away from local controversies. In 2022, she and other Kent residents pushed back against city officials over plans to add new sidewalks, arguing that the project would destroy historic architecture. “These are homes that were originally built during the Civil War,” she told Washington City Paper. “It’s a very special place, and it’s the unique character of our road that makes it difficult, if not impossible, to accommodate a sidewalk without taking down houses.”

Mitchell also fought to restrict commuter traffic through her street, citing safety concerns in the quiet, historic neighborhood.

Life After the Anchor Desk

Though she’s stepping back from daily hosting, Mitchell shows no signs of slowing down. With her decades of experience, unmatched Rolodex, and continued presence at NBC, she remains a key player in political journalism.

Her decision to return to the field reflects both her journalistic roots and her desire to remain at the center of unfolding global events. Meanwhile, the Kent home she shares with Greenspan — steeped in history and Washington prestige — offers a fitting retreat for one of America’s most enduring media power couples.