Third Quarter Home Sales Rebound

Third quarter real estate stats are out, and the good news is that for Scarsdale, the numbers have leveled out. In the third quarter of 2018 there were 89 sales, exactly the same number of sales as the third quarter of 2017.

Year to date, Scarsdale is still behind by 9% with 199 sales at this time in 2017 compared to 177 in 2018. The median sale price for the quarter is off by 13%, falling from $1,635,000 in 2017 to $1,425,000 this year.

For Edgemont, the numbers look great. Sales are up 36% for the quarter with 49 sales this year vs. 36 for the third quarter of 2017. Year to date, sales are even with the prior year at 76 homes sold in both 2017 and 2018. The median sale price for the third quarter is up 5% from $1,083,000 in 2017 t $1,140,000 this year.

Review the numbers here:

Sales:
30 Barclay Road
New construction overlooking Crane Pond in heart of Old Edgemont. New custom construction with the charm of the Old Edgemont neighborhood. Custom design includes cedar shakes with classic exterior details. First floor: large gourmet kitchen, center island, lovely eating area with open flow to family room with gas fireplace. Dining room, living room, powder room and foyer complete the first floor. Second floor includes large master with tray ceiling, walk in his/hers closets and luxurious master bath, 3 additional bedrooms with 2 additional bathrooms. Finished lower level includes playroom, fifth bedroom and full bath, mudroom and laundry, which lead to a 2 car garage.

Sale Price: $1,650,000

16 Quentin Road
This renovated four bedroom home offers an open floor plan with four and a half new baths and a master bedroom suite with southern exposure boasting a luxury bathroom with custom Ultra tub and separate shower. The floor to ceiling windows with southern exposure flood the home throughout with tons of natural light bringing the outdoors in. High end kitchen features a large center island, custom cabinets, Sub Zero/Wolf stainless steel appliances, 2 Miele dishwashers, double wall oven, Butler’s sink and granite counters. Some of the updates include refinished hardwood floors, new hardware, new AC condenser, new carpet, new garage door and freshly painted. The outdoor flagstone patio and backyard make this home perfect for entertaining.

Sale Price: $1,515,000
Assessed Value: $1,225,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,899

99 Carthage Road
This home is situated on a corner property and features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and plenty of windows bringing lots of sunshine into every room. Modern eat-in kitchen with center island/breakfast area, granite counters, new stainless refrigerator and stove plus a door to the deck for easy outdoor entertaining. Relax by the fireplace in the large living room with large picture window. Highlights include three updated baths, new windows, new refrigerator, new stove, new washer and dryer, new heating and new air conditioning, two new patios, a walk-out lower level with playroom, office/au pair room, high ceilings and freshly painted.

Sale Price: $800,000
Assessed Value: $900,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,860

16 Westminster Road
A lovely 3/4 bedroom home on a quiet tree lined street in Edgemont. The office has built in closets and is currently used as a fourth bedroom. The open floor plans lends itself to easy entertaining and everyday family living. Formal dining room has sliding door to patio and backyard with a wood playset. Some of the features of this house are skylights, 2-year-old dishwasher, 1-year-old washer and dryer and 6-year-old furnace.

Sale Price: $665,000
Assessed Value: $726,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,288

Featured Listings:

26 Cooper Road, Scarsdale
Signature home built by Scarsdale premier builder, KOSL Building. This new being-built stately brick and stone Colonial with slate roof is set on a private, park-like 1.09 acres in the estate section of Murray Hill. Designed with superior quality, craftsmanship, millwork and the finest finishes.
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Listing Price: $7,650,000

328 Sprain Road, Scarsdale
Completely renovated, this energy efficient Colonial in Ardsley School District should not be missed. One acre of gorgeous landscaped property is ideal for playing or watching sunsets on mahogany deck. Gather in the great room (family room/cook's kitchen) with custom cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances.
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Listing Price: $1,450,000

89 Morris Lane, Scarsdale
6 Bed, 5.2 Bath, 5,320 Sqft.
Listing Price: $3,895,000
Enjoy your own private resort in the heart of Scarsdale’s coveted Murray Hill estate area. This lovingly maintained and updated grand Colonial is the perfect blend of elegance, beauty and location. Set on a lush, private acre, this home has been updated for today’s living with spacious, sun-drenched rooms, a top-of-the-line kitchen, a luxurious master bedroom suite with his and her walk-in closets and master baths, three fireplaces and a 4,000-bottle wine cellar. Move right in and relax by the pool or practice your golf game on the 45-yard chipping green – this home has it all!
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5 Cornell Street, Scarsdale
4 Bed, 4.1 Bath, 4,873 Sqft.
Listing Price: $1,795,000
Unusual opportunity in the Scarsdale school district! Rare property set on 1.2 acres of spectacular land with beautiful golf course views! Enjoy a resort-like setting on a breathtaking property complete with Gunite pool. The home has been tastefully updated and offers a bright, spacious layout, a large gourmet eat-in-kitchen with peninsula and separate breakfast area, doors to deck and yard, nearby family room, living room with coffered ceiling and fireplace, formal dining room, sunroom, large master bedroom suite with two walk-in closets, separate sitting room/office and large master bath with his and hers vanities and Jacuzzi. The perfect blend of natural beauty, luxury and elegance located close to school, shopping & some of the world's top golf courses. A truly one-of-a-kind property that's not to be missed!
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2 Reynal Crossing, Scarsdale
Listing Price: $999,000
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,352 Sqft.
Fabulous Cape Colonial with lovely renovations throughout. Open floor plan with bright, spacious rooms. Beautifully Renovated Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Viking Range, Granite Countertops, Blond Wood Cabinetry and Island Seating. Inviting and spacious first floor Master Bedroom with renovated bath. The second level features a large two-bedroom suite consisting of a bedroom with separate playroom/homework area plus a second spacious bedroom and a renovated hall bath with Jacuzzi tub. Located across from the Fenway Golf Club and just a short distance from shops, restaurants and schools. 30 minutes to NYC via Metro North!
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3 Crossway, Scarsdale
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2,834 Sqft.
Listing Price: $999,000
Situated on quiet level park-like property in sought after Quaker Ridge Neighborhood close to houses of worship, school, shopping, and commuter bus. This spacious split level has a great floor plan with easy living and lots of functional spaces for easy living. The kitchen has been fully updated with custom cabinetry and new appliances. There is a huge legalized bonus room (800 square feet) that could be a great bonus room or Master Suite. The lower level has a great playroom and attached two-car garage. This is an amazing opportunity to own in convenient location on a beautiful level lot with lots of potential. Bus to middle and high school!
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Open Houses:

32 Cooper Road, Scarsdale
Open House: 11/11 from 2pm-4pm
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Listing Price: $2,888,888








174 Saxon Woods Road, Scarsdale
Open House: 11/11 from 1pm-3pm
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Listing Price: $1,890,000

1144 Post Road, Scarsdale
Open House: 11/11 from 1pm-3pm
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Listing Price: $1,099,000