Home Sales: Volume Up, Prices Down as of July 2019

This new home on Griffen Road sold for $4,500,000Though the number of homes sold in July 19 vs. July 10 dipped 15%, realtors project that by the end of the year, a total of 243 homes will sell, compared with 210 last year.

Though the number of homes sold will best 2018, the median price is projected to fall from $1,508,000 in 2018 to $1,400,000. The median price has seen a dramatic dip from a ten year high of $1,670,000 in 2017 to $1,400,000 this year.

This data was provided by Houlihan Lawrence of Scarsdale.

The message is that homes, priced right, are moving. But prices have been affected by the change in NYS tax law and weakened demand.

Stay tuned.

Sales:
19 Griffen Avenue
New contemporary Colonial with room for a pool and tennis court set on 1.6 level acres with views of the Long Island Sound. This stunning home has 8 bedrooms, including one on the first floor boasts 10' ceilings on the first floor with a wall of glass overlooking the property and 9' ceilings on the second floor and finished lower level. This customizable home with 9178 sq. feet (including lower level) has a grand foyer with dramatic curved staircase opening to a generous living room with a fireplace, and dining room with butler's pantry. The chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, stone countertops opens to a family room with fireplace - both rooms have doors to patio. Library, guest room and bath, 2 half baths, outfitted mudroom with backstairs and door to 3 car garage. Upstairs is a fabulous master with views of the L.I. Sound, bath with soaking tub and large shower, 2 walk in closets. There are 3 bedrooms each with a bath, 2 bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath. The finished lower level (3032') has a bedroom/bath and playroom.

Sale Price: $4,500,000

19 Berwick Road
This exquisite French Provincial Stone Tudor is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Located in one of Scarsdale's premier neighborhoods in Fox Meadow, this one-of-a-kind home sits on a gorgeous .60 acre of flat, private property. Boasting nearly 6,000 square feet of generously proportioned rooms, this 6 bedroom, 4 full/3 half bath home has stunning curb appeal, fabulous character details, and a brilliantly renovated interior floor plan. Today's new construction cannot compare to the beauty and durability of this solid stone exterior. Features include dramatic curved stairway, impressive living room with fireplace and 10 foot barrel ceiling, paneled library with fireplace, spacious formal dining room, large kitchen with island/copious cabinets/quality appliances/granite countertop/separate breakfast area and adjacent family room. Sunny master suite/walk-in closets/marble bath, multi-zone gas heat, A/C, Rec Rm with stone fireplace, slate roof, stone patios, covered porch.

Sale Price: $2,475,000
Assessed Value: $2,550,000
Real Estate Taxes: $60,984

17 Marbourne Drive
Enjoy year round wooded views in this exquisite home offering an open floor plan with grand double height entry foyer where you can greet guests in style. This modern colonial offers seamless living spaces that all connect with multiple outdoor entertaining areas including a beautiful pool surrounded by lush landscaping. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is adjacent to family room with fireplace and sliding doors to new deck. Entertain in style in the impressive 2 story living room with palladium windows and formal dining room with butler's pantry. There is a 3 car garage, laundry room, first floor bedroom and full bath and back-staircase. The Master suite is an oasis with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and 2 walk-in closets and spa bath. The large hallway leads you to 3 bedrooms and hall bath. This well maintained home is equipped with generator. The walk-out lower level boasts a playroom with wet bar and exercise room. Free bus to all 3 Scarsdale schools.

Sale Price: $2,030,000
Assessed Value: $1,654,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,155

7 Sundale Place
Impressive Colonial on premier cul-de-sac completely updated for today’s buyer with private property. Brand new state-of-art kitchen with Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances (Bosch, Wolf, Sub-Zero), spacious mudroom with side entrance, master bedroom suite with new Waterworks bath, three spacious bedrooms and spectacular private suite with additional bedroom, kitchen area, full bath and living space. Beautiful yard with built-in outdoor kitchen, covered stone patio and room for pool.

Sale Price: $2,010,000
Assessed Value: $1,961,300
Real Estate Taxes: $64,030

117 Brewster Road
Don't miss this fabulously renovated Greenacres colonial with new roof, multi-zone HVAC, Maibec siding, bathrooms (featuring master bath with luxurious marble tile, quartz counters, custom cabinetry and radiant heated floor) an updated gourmet Chef's kitchen and new energy efficient windows throughout. Upgrades also include professionally done landscaping, extra wide repaved driveway, blue stone front patio and walkway. These are just a few of the improvements to this fantastic home completed in 2017.

Sale Price: $1,795,000
Assessed Value: $1,108,625
Real Estate Taxes: $27,331

15 Sage Terrace
Bright ideally located, fully renovated 5 bedroom Greenacres home with private landscaped backyard with attached 3 car garage. This house has an amazing kitchen/family room. The kitchen boasts professional style equipment (Viking Stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher), a large granite topped center island fully open to the family room which leads to a covered patio with two ceiling fans steps from the lush level backyard. Some of the improvements include: new windows, four zone hydro-air, renovated baths, outfitted mudroom and generator. The second floor boasts a master suite with gallery opening to bedroom with tray ceiling, 2 walk in closets, spa bath and door to new private deck. There is a bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. There is an additional 700 sq. feet in the lower level not included in 3408 total.

Sale Price: $1,745,000
Assessed Value: $1,675,000
Real Estate Taxes: $41,295

32 Marjory Lane
A quiet Heathcote cul-de-sac is the site for this exceptionally renovated five bedroom colonial. Enjoy the professionally landscaped parklike .41 acre oasis the current owners have created - lush, level backyard with oversized bluestone patio, generous seating with fire pit and built-in grill center. Stunningly designed interior for today's casual living and entertaining: custom designed gourmet kitchen with large prep sink island, granite countertops, Bosch, Wolf and Sub Zero appliances opens to casual dining area and spacious great room. Formal living room and dining room. All baths exquisitely designed. Separate au pair/guest suite with new en suite bath. Thoughtfully designed mudroom with built-ins near laundry room, garage and side entrance. Legal fully finished lower level (651 sq ft included in total 4120 per municipal records).

Sale Price: $1,662,000
Assessed Value: $1,450,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,586

9 Kempster Road
Center hall colonial in the sought-after Cotswold neighborhood in Edgemont. The modern layout showcases an incredible like new expansive eat in kitchen with large center Island, butler's pantry, separate breakfast area with vaulted ceiling and double french doors to the parklike, perfectly flat rear property. Adjoining and open to the kitchen is a large family room with doors to the deck and yard. Conveniently near the kitchen there is a mudroom with built in storage, a laundry room, a side door and a two car attached garage. Large formal living and dining rooms, 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bath all on the second level. The master bedroom suite features an office/sitting room, large walk in closet, a luxurious bathroom with jacuzzi, separate shower with steam and 2 vanities.

Sale Price: $1,507,500
Assessed Value: $1,556,100
Real Estate Taxes: $1,556,100

36 Wayside Lane
Bright and spacious 5 bedroom 3.5 bath Contemporary home in the heart of Fox Meadow. Inviting entrance hall leads to large living room with fireplace overlooking beautiful park-like property. Dining room opens to light-filled sunroom with vaulted ceiling, Estilutz lighting and sliders out to private fenced yard. Exquisite customized Poggenpohl kitchen with sleek design elements and high-end appliances is a chef’s dream. Paneled den and powder room complete the flow of the fabulous first floor. A few steps up lead to Master bedroom with en-suite bath plus two additional bedrooms and hall bath. Third floor has bright and airy loft space with two bedrooms and full bath. Lower level family room has easy access out to an oversized two-car attached garage with plenty of storage space.

Sale Price: $1,420,000
Assessed Value: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,528

48 Carthage Road
Investor’s Opportunity: House currently rented and generating income. House renovated and expanded in 2017. Beautiful Colonial in the Heathcote section of Scarsdale. Full of character, this home welcomes you with a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, crown moldings and an open floor plan with ease of entertainment in mind. The Charm of yesteryear, coupled with 21st Century modern conveniences. Enter through the sun drenched foyer, grab a book and then sit by the wood burning fireplace in the expansive living room. Walk through the French Doors with beautiful transom windows and into your brightly lit dining room with two exposures and an abundance of natural light. A gourmet style eat-in kitchen flows nicely into the family room. Head upstairs to unwind in the master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and spa-like bath with soaking tub and shower. Three more bedrooms and three more baths are also located on this floor.

Sale Price: $1,260,000
Assessed Value: $1,551,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,962

4 Crawford Lane
Scarsdale living meets California dreaming in this home which was designed for fun, flow and lifestyle. If natural light is what you want and an open plan is what you need this house checks those boxes and so many more! Skylights delight with contemporary cool and your smile will widen when you check out the pool. Entertaining will be a breeze inside or out from the expansive eat-in kitchen to the large and inviting decks which are accessible from just about everywhere on the main level. A 2-sided stone clad chalet style fireplace adds warmth. Over-sized windows and sliding glass doors allow the large and lush property to blend seamlessly with the home which is sited on nearly an acre. A main level en-suite with separate entrance makes life flexible. A huge en-suite master and two walk-in closets plus three more bedrooms makes life comfortable. An enormous lower level makes recreation simple.

Sale Price: $1,260,000
Assessed Value: $2,075,000
Real Estate Taxes: $51,418

59 Brambach Road
A wrap-around porch welcomes you to a bright and sunny home with artistic touches and amazing taste. The first floor was gut-renovated in 2006. The first floor has a living room, dining room, family/TV room, powder room and fabulous, easy to work in, kitchen with top appliances. Off the kitchen is a convenient office. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a bath. Outside there is new wood siding, front wrap-around porch and roof. A new powder room and back mud room were added. The private, flower/herb filled flagstone patio with a gas grill make summer living a joy. A bus out front picks up children for Fox Meadow School.

Sale Price: $930,000
Assessed Value: $825,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,098

32 Andrea Lane
A light filled and spacious house in Scarsdale on an exquisitely landscaped private 0.46 acres with an in-ground salt water pool and Edgemont schools. The entry foyer leads to a large living room with vaulted ceiling, dining room with sliding glass doors opening to a deck overlooking the pool and landscaped grounds. Pocket doors open to the bright eat-in kitchen which also has a door to the deck. Perfect for entertaining, the ground level family room with fireplace has French doors to the pool and yard. This level also has a den/bedroom and a bath. Large recreation room, craft room and laundry room just down a few steps. Large two car garage.

Sale Price: $895,000
Assessed Value: $1,021,700
Real Estate Taxes: $32,783

348 Old Army Road
Enjoy a newly renovated great room, 350 square feet with a vaulted ceiling. Light streams through new windows with a fabulous breeze. The new family room can be converted to two original bedrooms by buyer. In addition, there is a living room with a wood burning fireplace and newly installed stone wall above it. There is an open floor plan between living room, renovated kitchen and dining room with doors to the patio. The master bedroom is on the first floor with master bath, additional hall bath, both renovated. The second floor has two extravagantly large bedrooms, four storage areas and hall bath. Enjoy dining al-fresco or tossing a ball in this private backyard backing onto beautiful woods. House assessed at $815k. Taxes being grieved by Rich O'Donnell. Potential for reduction of 10% in taxes.

Sale Price: $700,000
Assessed Value: $815,100
Real Estate Taxes: $27,041

3 Mamaroneck Road
Charming 4 bedroom 3 bath Tudor in the heart of Scarsdale. The first floor of the home features a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, den/office and half bath. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms along with two full baths. Walk up attic. Taxes are over assessed by 44.3% and can be grieved in June 2019. New taxes should be around $18,500/Year before STAR.

Sale Price: $655,000
Assessed Value: $1,350,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,000

Featured Listings:

10A Heathcote Road, Scarsdale
Beautiful Georgian red brick Colonial on 2.13 acres located in the estate area of Scarsdale. 10A Heathcote has a very private setting located at the end of a long gated driveway. This 2011 home has it all. Custom built, over 10,000 square feet, seven-bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, gym, home theatre, and large wine cellar.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $8,500,000

19 Old Lyme Road, Scarsdale
Spectacular new construction, center hall Colonial in Quaker Ridge on beautiful, lush .47 acre of level property. Renown Scarsdale builder will customize. Exquisite details abound in this 6 bedroom 6-½ bath Colonial, offering 8100 square feet of finished living space, with 9-½ foot ceilings on 1st floor. Room for a pool.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $2,995,000

23 Cooper Road
This Contemporary residence features a spacious formal living room with a fireplace and two exposures, a large formal dining room with french doors to the deck and yard and a large family room with built-ins and doors to the large deck that spans the rear of the property and is perfect for entertaining. The large modern eat in kitchen with island and stainless appliances is complete with a generous desk area, large walk in pantry and stunning vaulted breakfast room with french doors to the deck and yard. Five generous bedrooms offer ideal space for comfortable and luxurious living. Only five minute drive to train and close to schools and shops. House is overassessed by 35.6%. Taxes are in process of being reduced significantly.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $1,699,000

Open Houses:

12 Wynmor Road, Scarsdale
Open House 8/18 11:30am-1pm
Walk to Nursery, Elementary, Middle School, commuter bus to Scarsdale train, shops, Town pool, playground, tennis court. This almost new construction Colonial is located in one of the most convenient neighborhoods in Scarsdale. The 6160 square foot open floor plan includes seven-bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths and so much more. The first floor features a Grand two-story entry hall with gracious curved staircase, large sun-lit living room/dining room combination, expansive state-of-the-art kitchen with high end appliances (two dishwashers), butler's pantry, spacious family room with fireplace, study/guest bedroom/bath with separate outside entrance. Second floor leads to a fabulous master bedroom suite with tray ceiling/vestibule/sumptuous bath and four additional bedrooms/three baths and laundry. Walk-out lower level with flexibility for media room/gym, bedroom/bathroom. Level backyard with room for a swing set.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $1,999,000

39 Church Lane Scarsdale
Open House 8/18 from 1pm-3pm
New sophisticated light-filled modern Colonial farmhouse in a quintessential locale is only a five-minute walk to the train for a 32 minute commute to midtown Manhattan. Enjoy the Farmer’s Market, Starbucks, cafes, restaurants, and shops so close to home. Immersed in natural brightness.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $3,300,000