Home Sales Volume Increases Almost 5% in 2013

The stats are in and the numbers show that real estate sales for the Scarsdale School District were up over 2013 in volume though the average and median prices were down slightly from 2012.

The number of homes sold rose from 226 in 2012 to 237 in 2013 with the average price down slightly from $1,588,992 in 2012 to $1,557,061 in 2013. A breakdown of the five elementary school districts shows that Greenacres topped sales volume with a 30.8% increase in home sales. 51 homes sold in Greenacres this past year vs. 39 in 2012. Fox Meadow had the least volume of the five areas, dipping 18.9% from 2012 to 2013 with 53 homes sold in 2012 vs. 43 in 2013.

It's also interesting to note that the average price of a home in Fox Meadow fell from an average of $1,916,421 in 2012 to $1,531,744, a decrease of 20.1% in 2013.

Total volume of homes sold in Scarsdale has increased steadily since 2009 when 160 units were sold and has climbed to 237 in 2013. A complete analysis is included at the bottom of this article.

Sales:

34 Farragut Road: (Pictured at top) Stunning 6 bedroom, 5.1 bath home built in 2006. Sophisticated decor throughout the 5,146 square foot home designed by one of House Beautiful's Top 100 American Designers. Also included is state-of-the-art Control4 audio-visual system/wire-free flat screen tv's. Play area has been expanded and rubber mulch installed for play set. 20kw Generac generator included.

Sale Price: $2,375,000
Real Estate Taxes: $49,180

4 Jefferson Road: Brand new Scarsdale center hall Colonial. Great house for entertaining. Custom kitchen cabinets, Wolf and Subzero appliances, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers. Butlers pantry with sink and beverage refrigerator. Large custom built mud room with bench, cubbies, pantry and coat closet. Fantastic 600 square foot masonry patio. 4 Four bedrooms, four baths, large laundry and bonus room on second floor. . Two rooms and full bath on third floor. Full finished basement, includes bedroom and bath.

Sale Price $2,350,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

25 Griffen Avenue: Elegant brick colonial with circular driveway on level, park-like acre. Generously proportioned rooms, oversized closets/cedar closet and large eat-in kitchen with breakfast room and butler's area off 2 rooms/bath. Architectural details include 6 panel wood doors/French doors, hardwood floors, inlaid wood entry, moldings and built-ins. Enclosed porch overlooks gorgeous gardens. View of L.I. Sound. Potential room for pool. Three car garage.

Sale Price $1,900,000
Real Estate Taxes: $46,475

69 Walworth Avenue: Gracious Mediterranean in Greenacres with gorgeous architectural details, impressive entrance, high ceilings, moldings and hardwood floors offers a fabulous opportunity for the value driven buyer. Spectacular updated gourmet kitchen with granite counters, large island, two sinks and top appliances adjoining family room. Five bedrooms, 4,832 square feet of interior space.

Sale Price: $1,450,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,884

16 Montrose Road: Six bedroom, three and a half bath center hall Colonial situated on .34 acres in Greenacres near elementary school.. This house needs a bit of TLC, but has tremendous potential. Built in 1925 it has wonderful architectural details and a terrific layout. Mature landscaping makes it a very private setting.

Sale Price: $1,075,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,359

20 Lenox Place: Charming Colonial located on cul-de-sac in Heathcote.. This lovingly maintained home features a bright, spacious living room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. The handsome and comfortable wood paneled family room provides access to a delightful and level fenced-in yard, perfect for play and entertaining.

Sale Price: $880,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,282

11 Kingwood Road: Edgemont: Beautiful property with in-ground pool. Thoughtfully- updated, spacious 5-bedroom split. Newly painted and power-washed. Newly-paved driveway with Belgian block border.

Sale Price: $870,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,668

125 Old Colony Road, Edgemont: Warm and inviting home in move-in condition. Open floor plan features a large LR w/fireplace, DR with doors to scenic deck.

Sale Price: $749,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,845

Featured Listings:

18 Windmill Lane, Scarsdale: This light filled Tudor in the Grange has all the bells and whistles that today's buyer demands. Six wonderfully sized bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances that opens to a fabulous family room and patio. There is an amazing 3rd floor which is an unexpected luxury. Lower level boasts 1440 additional square feet for a total of 5991 square feet of interior living space. Modern furnishings show this beautiful home to full advantage. This homes' layout affords easy flow for everyday living or frequent, elegant entertaining. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,595,000

72 Underhill Road, Edgemont: Completely renovated, sleek Colonial on over 1/2 acre ready for entertaining as French doors lead to private pool and park-like yard. Cook's dine-in kitchen with high end stainless appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar. Second level with oversized master bedroom with Jacuzzi tub/shower, three bedrooms and second family room. Special features include home office, two guest suites, custom millwork, stunning hardwood floors, new windows, radiant heat and generator. Private entry from pool to mud room with bath. Lower level additional 652 square feet and walk up attic additional 980 square feet. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,949,000

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