Demolition Slated for Neglected Home in Murray Hill

A neglected 1950’s ranch house on 1.09 acres in Murray Hill will be demolished. The house at 21 Richbell Road was purchased by neighbors Ruth and Sandor Frankel who live at 17 Richbell Road, who said they purchased the property to prevent another McMansion from going up next door. Property records show that the sale price was $2,675,000

The house was owned by the estate of Berenice Oettinger and was unoccupied since her death in 2003. During that time the house was not maintained, a rear roof fell in, and real estate taxes were unpaid since 2010. Both electric and water service had been cut off. According to Frankel, though Oettinger’s daughter visited the house from time to time, the estate simply let the house go. It was not until the Village began foreclosure proceedings that the estate agreed to sell the house. At the time of the purchase Frankel says $1.2mm in back taxes was paid to Scarsdale Village.

The house was built in 1956 and designed by architect John C. Merrill from White Plains, (no relation to Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.) It is 3,200 square feet with four bedrooms and five baths.

Since it did not meet criteria for preservation, the Committee for Historic Preservation approved the application to take it down on March 21, 2023.

Also at the meeting, applicants adjourned a hearing on an application to take down 20 Heathcote Road, presumably because only five of the seven committee members were present. Applicants wish to tear down the 10,500 square foot house and replace it with a new one.

An application for 7 Tyler Road was also adjourned to the April meeting, perhaps for the same reason.

In other preservation news, on Monday March 20, 2023 the Scarsdale Board of Trustees deliberated on an appeal to allow the demolition of 76 Birchall Drive which was turned down by the Committee for Historic Preservation. A decision is expected to be announced at the March 28, 2023 meeting of the Village Board.

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15 Edgemont Circle
This contemporary is nestled on a street in the Edgemont school district just a few blocks away. Spanning over 3900 sf., the 2-story entry foyer leads to the main floor with a living room, a kitchen fitted with an island & seating, cabinetry, granite counters, 2 Sinks, 2 Dishwashers, SubZero Refrig, Marvel beverage refrig & dining space; an adjacent family room with a wall of windows and sliders to deck. On the same main level is the primary bedroom suite featuring a Gas FPL, 2 closets, Spa bath w/ heated floors. Plus, Guest Bedroom ensuite bath & 2 closets, 2 add'l bedrooms and a hall bath complete the first level. A few steps down from the entry offers bonus space for a family/teen lounge with wood-burning FPL, home/office optional 5th bedroom, fitness/yoga room with access to rear patio and pool. Plus, Pool/Cabana Kitchen SubZero Refrig, Bosch Dishwasher and full bath. Laundry room & half bath. Access to the 3-car attached Heated garage. Private and level .40 Acres boasts an inground heated Gunite pool 20 x 40-installed in 2003. Pool heater 4-years old. 3-zone gas forced air heating, 2-zone radiant heat. The home for comfortable family living – both indoors and outdoors! You will be surprised how much space this home gives you!
Sale Price: $1,735,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,500
Assessed Value: $1,269,600

1203 Post Road
Renovated Tudor in the Greenacres neighborhood of Scarsdale. All new windows, wood floors on first and second floor, kitchen with cabinets, top of the line appliances and Caesar stone counter tops. Rebuilt fireplace with stone face. New bathrooms with heated floors, tempered glass and fixtures, California closets, new HVAC, new washer and dryer. New front and rear Cambridge patio pavers for walkways and rear patio, expanded paved driveway doubled in width to 16'. French drain with Belgium blocks, new retaining walls and stone walls, new garage doors, new water and gas lines to the street. All brand new 6" gutters including new drywells in front and rear of house. New outdoor 8 zone irrigation sprinkler system, new landscaping trees and shrubs, new walkways and railings, new exterior LED lights and motion detector.
Sale Price: $1,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $34,795
Assessed Value: $1,400,000

225 Rock Creek Lane
Tudor style home on a corner lot. Privacy abound in backyard. Kitchen recently renovated. New furnace and hot water boiler. Updated to natural gas utilities. A great opportunity to enjoy in Scarsdale.
Sale Price: $1,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,694
Assessed Value: $1,350,000

134 Evandale Road
Move right in to this Edgemont School District home on a cul-de-sac with property. Space with four bedrooms, three full baths, plenty of home office options and hardwood floors. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, picture window, white subway tile backsplash and door to screened-in porch and patio. Many upgrades including windows, bathrooms, boiler, oil tank, roof, garage door and opener, interior painting and two-zone central air conditioning added. Lower level with additional 400 square feet has great potential with space and also has door out to backyard. Location offers both privacy and convenience on ABC street!
Sale Price: $910,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,097
Assessed Value: $746,300

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