Sales for the New Year

According to a recent report from Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s, the number of homes sold in Scarsdale increased dramatically in 2010, when 202 sales closed, versus 160 in 2009 and 142 in 2008. However, as volume increased, prices stablized, with the median price for single family homes in Scarsdale at $1,200,000 in 2010, up slightly from $1,180,000 in 2009, though still lower than the 2008 median price of $1,275,000.

Here are two homes that sold in January:

22 Valley Road: Ideally situated in Greenacres with use of 1/4 acre dedicated open space maintained by Village to right of property creating the feeling of great expanse and an ideal area to play. Light and bright interior with wonderful flow for access to outdoors and entertaining. Many updates. New: kitchen with Carrera marble, stainless steel appliances, crown moldings, two updated baths, and two zone central air conditioning.

• List Price: $1,099,000
• Sale Price: $1,090,000
• Real Estate Taxes: $21,598

5 Ferncliff: Location, Location, Location. Walk to everything from this adorable, warm and inviting colonial with a wonderful front porch. Spacious rooms and sun-dreched living areas make this a must see! Low taxes.

• List Price: $799,000
• Sale Price: $755,000
• Real Estate Taxes:$15,444Houlihan Lawrence, 32 Popham Road, Scarsdale 914-723-8877Houlihan Lawrence, 32 Popham Road, Scarsdale 914-723-8877

Featured Listing from Houlihan Lawrence
100 Garden Road:  Stone and clapboard Colonial in the Grange in Greenacres. Set on .41 acres, this spacious home has 4,090 square feet of living space on the first and second floors. Built in 2005 with fine details and old world charm, this home has an incredible kitchen and large level yard. Five bedroom/ three baths with a large family room, and a study/bedroom and bath on the first floor. List Price: $2,650,000