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Published: 25 May 2022

This week more high end homes sold in advance of Memorial Day weekend. See what changed hands at prices far above their assessed values.
Sales
138A Fox Meadow Road
Contemporary Colonial in Fox Meadow built by KOSL Building, Scarsdale's Premier Builder. finest materials throughout. Impressive 10 foot ceilings on the 1st floor and 9 foot ceilings on the 2nd floor and basement. Heated 3 car garage. Prime location in Fox Meadow. A dream house for a NYC commuter. Possible room for a pool.
Sale Price: $3,200,000
Assessed Value: $2,842,500
Real Estate Taxes: $68,302

13 Harcourt Road
Grand English Tudor with the perfect in town Fox Meadow location - walk to schools, village, train and public library. Beautifully renovated and re-designed, this majestic Tudor boasts generously scaled rooms, exquisite architectural details and every modern convenience. Center hall opens to large living room with barrel ceiling and fireplace, private sun-filled library/home office with custom built-ins and backlit onyx counters, screened porch, formal dining room, huge eat-in chef's kitchen/center island with two fridge drawers, wine cooler, adjoining family room /fireplace, sliding glass door to private patio, powder room, mudroom, backstairs and attached two car garage. Second floor boasts exquisite primary bedroom suite with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, dressing room, walk-in closet, master bath with steam shower and two sinks, plus five bedrooms and three full baths as well as a convenient backstairs. Lower level offers huge bonus space, laundry, utilities, storage and powder room. Level private property with beautiful mature plantings. All designer chosen light fixtures are included!
Sale Price: $3,00,000
Assessed Value: $2,104,125
Real Estate Taxes: $53,071

25 Cambridge Road
Gracious Center Hall Colonial on park-like one acre property in Greenacres. Spacious home with grand living room/family room with fireplace, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen with breakfast area and adjacent playroom with sliding doors to deck overlooking gorgeous backyard. This home features five-bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms as well as a partially finished walk out basement. Interior of house is freshly painted.
Sale Price: $1,800,000
Assessed Value: $1,480,500
Real Estate Taxes: $37,342

3 Gilmore Court
Classic Greenacres Tudor privately set on tranquil cul-de-sac in walk to train location. Built in 1913, this home features an elegant foyer, gracious living room, 10' ceilings on first floor, two fireplaces, built-ins, lovely hardwood floors, large casement windows, a brand new furnace and renovation potential. Walk outside and enjoy the pastoral cul-de-sac setting and neighborhood feel with a small central park shared by all. The level property is fenced and has mature landscaping and lovely annuals that make a colorful display in warmer months. Conveniently located, you can easily walk to the newly renovated Greenacres Elementary and the Hartsdale train station.
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Assessed Value: $1,050,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,567

7 Edgemont Circle
Spacious, light-filled Raised Ranch style home located in the heart of Edgemont. This special residence offers plentiful indoor and outdoor space for everyone. Upon entering the home you're welcomed into an entry foyer, spacious living room with cathedral ceiling, dining room, dine-in granite kitchen with door to covered deck. Primary Bedroom en-suite bath, 2 closets, 2 additional bedrooms and a hall bath complete the main level. Lower Level features a 4th Bedroom/Den Home Office, half bath, plus Family room sliders to yard. Oversized 2-car attached garage with laundry room, utilities and enclosed unheated porch door to yard. This flexible layout provides a recreation room, private office space, and multi-level entertaining space. Lots of closets and storage space, hardwood floors and 14-KW Generac generator. Situated on a level .35 acres with an above ground Pool. Prime location close to schools, shops and restaurants.
Sale Price: $1,099,000
Assessed Value: $1,070,500
Real Estate Taxes: $36,807

Featured Listings

74 Ardsley Road
Scarsdale PO/Edgemont, NY
Luxurious and private, this grand Colonial in the Edgemont School district has been totally updated and expanded with all modern amenities. Truly an estate on 2.8 acres of park-like property with a gunite heated pool, 2 hot tubs, built-in outdoor grill, fire pit and barn. Perfectly located close to Scarsdale village, train and schools. Special features: high ceilings, beautiful architectural details, 7 fireplaces (2 gas), multiple home office options, new windows and elevator. The cook's kitchen has custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, island with breakfast bar, eat-in area with curved windows and door to patio. Located off the kitchen is the fantastic family room with fireplace, cathedral ceiling, built-ins and French doors to property. Land subdivision possible and 3 additional lots on Edgemont Road available for purchase separately. This incredible property is one of a kind with incredible views and vacation feel - while only a few steps to everything!
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Listing Price: $2,875,000

5 Copper Beech Lane
Scarsdale, NY
Welcome to 5 Copper Beech Lane, a beautiful, young brick Colonial set on a level .57 acre on a tranquil cul-de-sac in the Quaker Ridge section of Scarsdale! This elegant home features a grand two-story foyer with marble floor, with nine foot ceilings on the first floor. The chef's kitchen has high-end S/S appliances, center island, and a light and bright dining area with sliding doors to the park-like backyard, with potential room for a pool. From the kitchen, step down to the huge family room with stone fireplace and additional access to the yard. The first floor also features an expansive formal living room, formal dining room, butler's pantry with desk, an office/den, powder room, laundry and access to the garage and private guest suite w/bath. The second floor boasts a large primary suite with two walk-in closets, an ensuite marble bath with skylight, a bedroom with ensuite bath, two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The full basement is finished with a playroom, tons of storage and full bath. A perfect house to call home!
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Listing Price: $2,699,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 02 June 2022

These are uneasy times for anyone concerned with preserving Scarsdale’s historic homes. The challenges to our local historic preservation code are ever present, primarily from developers who wish to tear down older homes and trees on prime lots and replace them with oversized McMansions that often extend to the property line.

What’s going on?

--Currently, an appeal by Scarsdale Village to a State Supreme Court ruling that would clear the way for the demolition of a Normandy style home at 11 Dolma Road is in process, and no one knows how long it will take for the case to be heard. That case challenges the legality of local historic preservation code. In the interim, lawyers are using the ruling as precedent to justify more applications.

--In October 2021, a local developer subverted Village process and tore down a historic Tudor at 41 Hampton Road without permission. Will he go unpunished for his actions?

--In February 2022 the Committee for Historic Preservation consented to allow a builder to lop off a portion of a historic home at 40 Mamaroneck Road to facilitate a subdivision of the property and the construction of a new home, essentially in the front yard of the stately home. It appeared that the concession was a tradeoff to save the main house.

On May 31, 2022 the Committee for Historic Preservation considered the fate of two homes that preservation expert Andrew Dolkart deemed worthy of preservation. The committee approved the demolition of 29 Church Lane and adjourned a decision on 19 Dolma Road.

For both homes, the applicants retained Emily Cooperman, an architectural historian from Pennsylvania to refute testimony from Dolkart. She views Scarsdale’s law through the lens of Philadelphia’s code and believes we have little worth saving here. One wonders why the applicants can’t find a hired gun who is familiar with this area’s history.

An application has been filed to demolish 1 Obry DriveTo further complicate matters, the agenda for the committee’s June 28, 2022 meeting is already posted and includes an application to raze a lovely and unique 1915 Mediterranean home on 1.5 acres at 1 Obry Drive.

What’s to be done?

Our law and the committee’s rulings are under attack. Though the Village Manager had indicated they would schedule a work session on historic preservation early in 2022, it is now June and nothing is on the calendar. The teardowns continue. There seems to be no end to the campaign by homeowners and builders to raze everything that makes our Village so beautiful.

What’s ironic is that there is a tight market for homes in Scarsdale. New buyers with young children are standing in line to buy the few homes that are for sale, resulting in price wars for scarce inventory. Developers are fueling this shortage by taking existing homes off the market and replacing them with mansions that few can afford. Take a look at how many new homes above $4 million are sitting empty while prospective buyers are turned away.

Readers – is anyone out there? Do you care what happens on your block and in your neighborhood? If so, write to [email protected] and make your feelings known. If not, when they tear down the house next door, you will have only yourself to blame.

Sales
95 Brite Avenue
Picturesque, sun-filled Colonial in prime Fox Meadow location. Set on .47 acres of professionally manicured property, this residence is an easy walk to Metro North, village shops, restaurants and elementary and high school. Free bus to the middle school. This beautiful home boasts fine architectural detail and has been impeccably renovated over time with the finest finishes. Enjoy spacious rooms: living room with access to the sun porch, formal dining room, office/den, gourmet chef's eat-in kitchen, amazing family room with access to the back deck. Upstairs find a primary bedroom suite, three additional bedrooms and hall bath. The finished lower level is ideal for multi-recreational use (446 square feet) and includes a full bath with shower. This is the perfect combination of stylish living and a great location!
Sale Price: $2,500,000
Assessed Value: $1,975,000
Real Estate Taxes: $49,814

219 Fox Meadow Road
This Storybook small castle is filled with enchanting character and old world grandeur and is nestled on one of the most sought after locations in the heart of Scarsdale's prestigious Fox Meadow area! The coveted neighborhood is within close walking distance to the train station (0.5 mile), Fox Meadow elementary school,Scarsdale High School and Public Library. Striking details include a turret, custom millwork, original leaded windows, archways, hardwood floors and oversized formal rooms perfect for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen includes a sun-filled breakfast room w/door to stone patio and cooking area. Stone steps lead to a level yard with room for play. A family room with fireplace and a library with custom bookcases and arched windows,terrace, guest bedroom and full bathroom complete the first floor.The 2nd level features a grand primary suite with sitting room/cathedral ceiling, fireplace, luxe bath, 3 bedrooms and hall bath.The lower level features a recreation room, full bath and 2-car garage.
Sale Price: $1,899,000
Assessed Value: $1,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $37,833

108 Carstensen Drive
South-Facing Fox Meadow 1978 Colonial on a cul- de-sac, near Scarsdale High School, train, library and village. Circular driveway leads to the beautiful home with front porch. Large, sunny, great open floor makes this home perfect! Wood floor living room with fireplace opens to formal dining with sliding doors to blue stone patio. Gourmet kitchen with granitops, stainless appliances opens to a large family room that leads to patio and playset in the backyard. Laundry room, mud room, powder room and two car garage finish the first floor. Second floor boasts a primary suite with a huge walk-in closet, three big size family bedrooms and a hallway bath. Legal 1002 square foot walkout lower level perfect for family room, playroom, gym, office, recreation(not including sqft) .Upgrades include waterproof foundation, new insulation, sump pumps, flooring, doors, gutters, dishwasher, vent out oven range hood, washer, dryer and more.
Sale Price: $1,760,000
Assessed Value: $1,057,500
Real Estate Taxes: $25,454

32 Sprain Valley Road
Welcome to this lovingly maintained Split Level home located in the Edgemont School District. Situated on a half acre this house has been freshly painted with newly finished hardwood floors. Enter the front door to the main level with a large living room with wood burning fireplace, open dining area and sliding glass door to the freshly painted deck. The eat in kitchen offers granite counters and stainless steel appliances and door to the outside. One level down you will find the above grade family room/play room w/new floors and a sliding glass door to patio and backyard. Half bath, laundry, utilities and storage complete the lower level. One level up from main floor sits a very spacious private primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath. Third level offers three generous sized bedrooms, full bath with double sinks. Driveway accommodates many cars.
Sale Price: $862,500
Assessed Value: $840,300
Real Estate Taxes: $24,200

Featured Listings

12 Park Road
Scarsdale, NY
Built atop a knoll in the sought-after Grange estate area of Greenacres, this ultra-private stately residence built by a prominent local developer as his family's primary home offers a magnificent setting for both entertaining on a large scale, as well as a welcoming multi-generational retreat. French doors from many main level areas lead to the delightful outdoor covered porches, expansive bluestone patio featuring a built-in barbeque station, a curved salt-water Gunite heated pool, astutely manicured mature gardens with five raised vegetable garden beds. The grandly proportioned interiors of this 10,500+ square foot home with a 21’ ceiling entrance incorporates all the amenities and needs of a modern family with high-tech mechanical systems and rich architectural appointments throughout. Featuring two fireplaces, formal and casual rooms, professional kitchen, office, playrooms, workshop, wine cellar, plenty of storage space and a three-car garage complete this majestic tranquil home. A masterpiece property.
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $7,950,000

5 Wynmor Road
Scarsdale, NY
This is the home you have been waiting for! Great location and significant attention to detail, meticulously renovated and restored with the highest quality materials and appliances. Seventy percent of the house was rebuilt offering the best of both worlds: new amenities and upgrades with beautiful old world charm - arched doorways, lead glass windows, beamed ceilings, Juliette balcony, turret, slate roof, just to name a few. This yummy four bedroom, three and a half bath home will warm your heart. From the moment you enter the bright foyer leading to living room with sliders to a romantic stone patio, fabulous real Chefs Kitchen, formal dining rm, and breakfast area/ office with glass slider to large bluestone patio, powder rm, a few steps down to family room with radiant heat and slider to parking court and yard. Second floor has a primary bedroom and bath, a bedroom with turret which is perfect for studying or cozying up with a good book, and another family bedroom, a hall bath. Lower level offers fourth bedroom, bath and bonus space
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Listing Price: $1,795,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 19 May 2022

Will rising interest rates cool the hot real estate market? This spring in Scarsdale, scant home inventory fueled the market and home prices went through the roof, with some selling at more than a million dollars above their assessed value.

However, now that interest rates on home mortgages have risen above 5%, analysts are predicting a tempering of home sales. A recent article in Forbes Magazine says, “In terms of purchasing a property, every 1% of interest rate increase on a buyer’s loan reduces their purchasing power by approximately 12%," … "In other words, if buyers do not have a hefty savings or an income that is beyond what was initially allocated, then the overall budget to purchase a home stands to decrease substantially.”

So though there is still a shortage of homes on the market, sellers may have to tone down their expectations for pricing, as mortgage interest rates are going to take a bigger bite out of buyer’s pockets. In addition to the rise in interest rates, recent declines in the stock market have also decreased home seekers buying power, so the market could be in for an adjustment.

Sales
138 Fox Meadow Road
Majestic Colonial in Fox Meadow. Built by Award winning KOSL Building Group, Scarsdale's Premier Builder. With the ultimate layout with six spacious bedrooms, six bathrooms, one powder room, over 6200 square feet, level backyard and room for pool. Having many architectural details throughout with dramatically large windows and the finest materials. Pella windows, cedar shingle roof, copper gutters and leaders, stone and cedar siding on all sides. Impressive 10 foot ceilings on the 1st floor and 9 foot ceiling on the 2nd floor and basement. State of the art eat-in-kitchen, top of the line appliances and breakfast area, adjoining the large family room with fireplace. Convenient laundry room on the 2nd floor. Convenient dumbwaiter from the garage to the kitchen. Heated 3 car garage. Short walk to train station, shops and school
Sale Price: $3,229,000
Assessed Value: $2,842,500
Real Estate Taxes: $71,051

24 Stonehouse Road
The ultimate in suburban living within just minutes from urban conveniences. This young split level home spanning 4000 square feet was completely rebuilt in 2005 and offers a spacious open layout with plenty of spaces to work, relax and enjoy the outdoors. The interior space offers a gourmet kitchen with a fleet of upscale appliances that will test your culinary schools while enjoying gatherings in the adjacent family room with sliding doors to the outdoors. The chic formal dining room welcomes gracious dinner parties and the living room has a stately fireplace and impressive wall of windows that fill the space with warmth and golden light. The guest quarters offer 5 potential bedrooms and 3 full elegant bathrooms and the walkout lower level makes a great playroom or area for guests with a full bath. This central Scarsdale location is only 2 blocks from Scarsdale village, train and parkways.
Sale Price: $2,550,000
Assessed Value: $1,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $37,834

15 Vernon Road
Stately stone and clapboard Colonial with a slate roof and copper gutters on 2/3 of a level acre boasting impressive curb appeal and exceptionally grand living and entertaining spaces, with room for a pool, in the award-winning Scarsdale school district. A lovely foyer welcomes you to this nearly 6000 square foot south-facing home featuring an oversized, sun-filled family room with custom-made built-in entertainment center including wet bar and a 3-sided fireplace opening up to the adjacent fabulous gathering/playroom with sliding glass door to the expansive deck, formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room with bay window, eat-in-kitchen, powder room, and mudroom connecting to the two-car garage. The second level showcases a primary bedroom suite with two full bathrooms, a spacious dressing area, multiple outfitted walk-in closets and stunning property views, two spacious family bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, a third family bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a fourth family bedroom/den with built in bookshelves, window seat and en-suite bathroom complete this level. The large lower level contains a bright recreation room with fireplace, 1/2 bath, separate large gym/room with en-suite full bath, laundry area and plenty of storage space. Don't miss the third level versatile storage space. Conveniently located on a tranquil street in the heart of Scarsdale, offering a bus to all schools and a 32-minute express train to New York City.
Sale Price: $2,475,000
Assessed Value: $2,251,300
Real Estate Taxes: $57,134

24 Aspen Road
Impeccably renovated home featuring a flexible indoor-outdoor layout, fantastic natural light and a perfect Scarsdale location. The 3500+ square foot showplace features a living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, and a den with a bar and coffered ceilings. The large eat-in chef's kitchen offers upscale appliances. Outside, the patio is surrounded by lush professional landscaping and a new hot tub. Three beds, including the primary suite, on the main level, plus two more above. The lower level features a spacious rec room, new laundry/mudroom with great storage, plus a windowed office perfect for working from home. Extensive updates include a new roof, gutters, shingles, stone facade, Savant smart home system, new doors, video security and upgraded electrical. Conveniently located on a tranquil street just inches from Aspen Park, Saxon Park, Heathcote Five Corners and buses to the Scarsdale train station or Quaker Ridge elementary, middle and high school.
Sale Price: $2,430,000
Assessed Value: $1,375,000
Real Estate Taxes: $34,895

15 Foxhall Place
Chic and sophisticated Cape Cod Center Hall-style Colonial located in the heart of Heathcote! Beautifully situated on a very private and tranquil tree-lined street, located steps to Heathcote Elementary and Scarsdale Middle School, shops, parks, Scarsdale pool, Boulder Brook Horse stables and tennis. Formal entry foyer leads to a beautiful open, bright expansive living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, family room with dramatic vaulted ceilings and an additional wood burning fireplace that make for a cozy space to watch your favorite TV series. Entertain in your incredible chef’s kitchen featuring a six-burner Thermador range, stainless steel refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, custom cabinets, center island, granite countertops, a home office, children’s study and powder room complete the first floor. The second floor features a primary suite with en-suite full bath, glass enclosed walk-in shower, tremendous closet space with (one) walk-in featuring custom drawers. There are three additional bedrooms with (one) hall bath. The fourth bedroom also has an en-suite bath totaling three full baths on the second floor! The oversized lower level is the perfect space for a playroom, home gym, home theater or game room. Have fun entertaining with the custom “pub-like” bar! Laundry room and extra storage complete the lower level. The rear yard has a stunning bluestone patio that affords room for a large dining table with multiple seating areas, private lush grounds with perennial flowering gardens makes for the most fabulous space to entertain family and friends!
Sale Price: $1,925,000
Assessed Value: $1,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,236

289 Boulevard
Very private and beautifully styled Contemporary home, tucked on a quiet 1/3 acre in the heart of Edgewood. With a lovely setting for entertaining, this multi-level, 4 bed home has a formal living room and dining room, 2 full baths/ 2 half baths, a modern kitchen with a spacious family room and easy access to rear patio and deck. Three bedrooms are located on the second level and a fourth bedroom/den with a half bath ensuite is located on the lower level, ideal for au pair or guests. Amenities include over 2500 square feet of finished space, gas heat, central air, and an attached 2-car garage with room for additional cars in the driveway. This fabulous home is just two blocks from popular Davis Park and is an easy walk to Edgewood elementary school. Free bus to both Scarsdale Middle School and Scarsdale High School. Commuter bus to Scarsdale Village provides easy access to restaurants, shopping and train to NYC train. 35-min commute to Grand Central.
Sale Price: $1,465,000
Assessed Value: $1,125,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,903

166 Lyons Road
Welcoming center hall colonial located in desirable Scarsdale neighborhood! Charm abounds this sun-filled and much loved home. Follow the glistening hardwood floors throughout the entry level into each inviting space. The large living room with wood burning fireplace is perfect for a cozy night in while the open concept family room and the renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and Thermador double oven is the center of all gatherings. French doors lead to the formal dining room. Upstairs you'll find a cheerful owners' suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath plus 3 additional bedrooms, a full hall bath. This home was expanded with a two story addition in 2008 to create the ideal living space and a new garage was also rebuilt. Short walk to Edgewood Elementary School, parks, commuter bus and Scarsdale Village train and shopping.
Sale Price: $1,250,000
Assessed Value: $825,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,808

Featured Listings

5 Copper Beech Lane
Scarsdale, NY
Welcome to 5 Copper Beech Lane, a beautiful, young brick Colonial set on a level .57 acre on a tranquil cul-de-sac in the Quaker Ridge section of Scarsdale! This elegant home features a grand two-story foyer with marble floor, with nine foot ceilings on the first floor. The chef's kitchen has high-end stainless steel appliances, center island, and a light and bright dining area with sliding doors to the park-like backyard, with potential room for a pool. From the kitchen, step down to the huge family room with stone fireplace and additional access to the yard. The first floor also features an expansive formal living room, formal dining room, butler's pantry with desk, an office/den, powder room, laundry and access to the garage and private guest suite with bath. The second floor boasts a large primary suite with two walk-in closets, and ensuite marble bath with skylight, a bedroom with ensuite bath, two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The full basement is finished with playroom, tons of storage and full bath. A perfect house to call home!
Learn more here.
Listing Price: $2,699,000

46 Webster Road
Scarsdale PO/Eastchester, NY
This charming two-family Colonial is conveniently located in the heart of Eastchester, just steps away from shopping, entertainment, supermarkets, fine dining, Greenvale Elementary and public transportation. Both units boast hardwood floors throughout. A spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, a 12 foot x 8 foot bedroom/sunroom/den adjacent to the living room, open flow kitchen and dining area, a sizable bedroom, full bath and door to the private backyard/patio complete the first level. Second floor offers a spacious bedroom and living room, full bath and a very stylish kitchen. Laundry is located in the unfinished basement, and has a new washer. Perfect for the extended family or as an income-producing property. Enjoy Cooper Field playground just one block away and your resident discount at Lake Isle Town Club with its golf, tennis and multiple pools! This home has so much to offer, and is worth the visit!
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Listing Price: $699,000