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Category: Real Estate

Published: 19 October 2011

For every new family that moves into Scarsdale, there’s another family moving on. Many choose to trade their house for an apartment in the city … and you may wonder what you can get in Manhattan for the proceeds from your Scarsdale home. We asked a broker at Corcoran in NYC to send us a few listings to give you an idea of what you might find on the market – and here they are:

575 Park Avenue Apartment 104 : Park Avenue Coop: Three apartments combined. Eight into seven rooms with three bedrooms and library on the second floor of the building features an entry gallery, huge living room and dining room, both with wood burning fireplaces. Four full baths and modern kitchen. Fully staffed, high security building with hotel amenities including maid service five days a week and state-of-the-art fitness center.

List Price: $1,599,000
Maintenance: $7,643

167 East 67th Street Penthouse: Spacious, light-filled high-floor corner, two bedroom, two and a half bath duplex with three exposures, including two terraces and a balcony. Hardwood floors on the lower level. Windowed kitchen. Generous closet with built-ins. Full-service co-op building offers top-of-the-line amenities: 24-hour doorman.

List Price: $1,475,000
Maintenance: $21,115

200 Chambers Street: Loft like apartment with spectacular views. 9 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Chef's kitchen with lava stone counter tops, high-gloss birch cabinetry cabinets, and premium stainless steel appliances. Spa-like bathrooms have imported Calcutta marble and Crema Marfil tiling. Full service luxury building with 24 hour doorman and concierge, fitness center, sky lit indoor pool, resident lounge, playroom, landscaped terrace and in-building parking.

List Price: $2,300,000
Maintenance $1,106/Taxes: $431

272 West 107th Street : Penthouse-like condo with river and park views. Unique home features 11 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, gas fireplace, gourmet eat-in kitchen, and private storage. Loft-like 34ft LR/DR, windowed eat in kitchen, three bedrooms and two and one half baths. In recently built luxury full service building with two landscaped roof terraces, gym and children's playroom. Located in a vibrant neighborhood steps to Riverside Park.

List Price: $2,295,000/Maintenance: $1,663/Taxes $897/month

545 West 110th Street: Expansive 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium, recently constructed with a downtown feel. 9.5' ceilings, oversized windows, 3 exposures, generously scaled bedrooms, ample storage. Open living/dining /kitchen area with a 416 square foot private terrace. Kitchen features Subzero refrigerator, Viking range, maple cabinets, Basaltina countertops and custom glass tile backsplash. Marble baths with Waterworks fixtures. Full-service condominium, with 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gym, children's playroom, landscaped patio, bicycle storage, on-site parking garage.
List Price: $2,495,000/Maintenance $2,118/Taxes: $475/month
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Featured Listing: 46 Brewster Road, Scarsdale
Premier Fox Meadow Tudor of incomparable beauty, quality and size with classic proportions and exquisite architectural details. New: kitchen, 5 bathrooms, 5 zone hydro heat and central A/C, custom closets throughout, garage door, 9-foot ceilings on 1st floor, 3 fireplaces. List Price: $2,999,999. See more here:

Featured Listing: 115 Edgemont Road, Edgemont
Younger home in move in condition. Open floor plan, perfect for family living and gracious entertaining. Family room off large eat in kitchen: Vaulted ceilings, wet bar, three fireplaces. Lots of closet space and built-ins . Large MBR suite with fireplace and window seat. Lower level with den, full bath and additional storage. Two-car garage. Patio with level private backyard. Gated entrance on Walbrooke Road. List Price: $1,425,00. See more here:

 

 

 

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 27 October 2011

The market for moderately priced homes remains strong.  And looking at area sales for this month, it looks like Scarsdale is more affordable than ever. Check these out: 14 Oak Way: This beautifully renovated Dutch Colonial boasts exquisite period detail throughout. From the moment you arrive at the welcoming shaded porch, you will be charmed by the gracious sophistication, quality and design of this meticulously cared for gem. 3 fireplaces radiate warmth throughout the first floor. The sun-drenched vaulted family room, indoor/outdoor sound system and French doors to the deck provide the ultimate setting for entertaining. A dream home ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac.

Sale Price: $1,460,000
R.E. Taxes: $29,000

4 Old Lane: Charm abounds in this picturesque young farmhouse colonial built in Edgemont in 2005. Four bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with an open kitchen/family room and exceptional finishes throughout including crown moldings, hardwood floors, limestone tiles, copper roof over porch, Nantucket shingles, Architectural Roof, a beautiful wrap around porch, and pristine landscaping.

 

Sale Price: $1,044,000
R.E. Taxes: $23,106

 

41 Montrose Road: Charm and warmth abound in this delightful home which has been lovingly cared for by its present owners for over thirty years. Situated on almost a half acre of picturesque property with over 3500 square feet of living space. This home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a flexible floor plan which offers room for everyone to enjoy. Wonderful lower level family room.

 

Sale Price: $990,000
R.E. Taxes: $22,584

18 Lockwood Road: An application to demolish this Village home came before the Committee for Historic Preservation on October 18.

Presumably a new home will be built on the property.

 

Sale Price: 850,000
R.E. Taxes: $19,949

 

27 Ross Road: Well-maintained Colonial with terrific backyard on cul-de-sac. Good layout, spacious rooms on first floor overlook rear slate patio. Master Bedroom with access to outside area has separate dressing room plus Master Bath Two large bedrooms and hall bath on second floor. Bessler stairs to floored attic. Freshly painted and Wood Floors refinished. Lower level has paneled playroom with access to garage, and laundry room/utilities. In-ground oil tank tested/passed.

 

Sale Price $875,000
R.E. Taxes: $25,841

276 Boulevard: Renovated Tudor in Edgewood with new Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters, New Powder Room,

Master Bath with Two Sinks, Tub/Shower, New Large Walk-In-Closet, New Roof. Private Patio with Pergola.

 

Sale Price: $680,000
R.E. Taxes: $13,962

170 Boulevard: Bright and very spacious Colonial, situated on .25 bacres with a private covered patio overlooking perennial gardens and plantings. Wonderful open floor plan, ive bedrooms, 2.5 baths, refinished hardwood floors, interior freshly painted and possible artists studio on the third floor. Large basement with great potential.

 

Sale Price: $605,000
R.E. Taxes: $15,432

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Featured Listing: 20 Sage Terrace - Scarsdale

Beautifully renovated and lovingly maintained classic Center Hall Colonial set on a third of an acre property in Greenacres. Highlights include six gracious bedrooms, kitchen with breakfast room and adjacent family room plus access to patio and private yard. Sparkling hardwood floors throughout. Walk to town and train. List Price: $1,749,500

 

Featured Listing: 24 Berkeley Lane - Edgemont
Gracious, quality built Center-Hall Colonial. A perfect blend of old world charm and modern amenities. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with a spacious, level yard. Outstanding millwork, gleaming hardwood floors, generous rooms, great flow. Updates include landscaping, stone work boiler, tile floors. Scarsdale PO/Edgemont. List Price: $1,225,000

 

 

 

 

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 12 October 2011

Scarsdale’s Board of Assessment Review completed their review of tax grievances for 2011 and posted the final assessment roll on September 15, 2011. The stats are now available. Here is what we learned after filing a FOIL request at Village Hall.

• The total number of grievances filed in 2011 was 592 as compared to 757 in 2010, a reduction of 22%
• In 2011, 25.5% of the grievances were approved as compared to 26.1% in 2010
• The total amount of the reduction in the assessed value was $619,625 in 2011 versus $774,545 in 2010.
• Using the Residential Assessment Ratio (RAR) of 1.76%, that means that Scarsdale lost $1,363,234 in assessed value in 2010 and an additional $1,090,540 in 2011.

This Week’s Sales:

145 Griffen Avenue: Four-bedroom Colonial with every amenity! Entry foyer, hardwood floors, beautiful living room, inviting dining room, eat-in-kitchen with door to wood deck, lovely den or family room plus a bed and bath on the first floor. Master suite with master bath and adjacent office, exercise room or nursery, two additional large bedrooms, lots of closets, walk-out basement, all on a lushly landscaped, private half acre.

Sale Price: $880,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,397

42 Greenacres Avenue: (Pictured at top) Unique architecturally designed contemporary surrounded by specimen trees. Generous rooms for entertaining and intimate gatherings. Open floor plan has limitless possibilities. The Master Bedroom suite contains loft for either sitting area of office. Additional bedrooms common area may be used for either playroom or den.

Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,216

54 Clarendon Road: Good opportunity for expansion! Great yard, nice quiet street. Wonderfully maintained and ready for decorating updates.

Sale Price: $525,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,284

 

 

 

Featured Listing: 8 Leatherstocking Lane:
Modern home set on professionally landscaped .48 acres with two-tiered deck overlooking stunning pool. Features new professional kitchen, 4.5 updated baths, new windows, high-end lighting, customized closets, circular driveway. Entry hall with vaulted ceiling. Wonderful light-filled space for entertaining inside and out.  List Price: $1,549,000.  See more here

Featured Listing: 19 Rock Hill Lane:
Center Hall Classic on .826 private acres with beautiful views. Sun-filled, generously proportioned rooms with a gracious living room, formal dining room and a great size modern cook's kitchen that adjoins the family room with a fireplace. Large master suite with fireplace, dressing rooms and deluxe bath. Two large bedrooms with hall bathroom, and a fourth bedroom with ensuite bath. Grand bonus room off the back stairs. List Price: $2,295,00. See more here:

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