Sales, Demolitions and the Latest Trends:

Sold: 77 Sheridan: Custom built by and for a local respected builder, this home is set on a beautiful lot (.75 acres). Many traditional details coupled with a modern layout (kitchen/family room), provide endless possibilities for home life and entertaining. Two car garage, 3 fireplaces, easy expansion if wanted. Sale included an adjacent lot. Edgemont Schools.

Sale Price: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,598

Ready for the wrecking ball: The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet on October 18 to consider the historic merit of the following homes pending applications for demolition:

• 4 Colonial Road house built 1950
• 339 Heathcote Road house built 1947
• 4 Dell Road house built in 1950
• 18 Lockwood Road house built in 1925
• 75 Hampton Road house built in 1928

Pictured here is the Tudor style house on Hampton, which is just down the street from three new homes that were built on the lot of the former Rose home – despite objections from local residents. Is the whole block soon to be replaced?

Latest Sales Stats:

Here is a market comparison of sales stats for Scarsdale from September, 2010 to August, 2011 in comparison to Septemeber, 2009 to August, 2010:

• The median sale price was $1,215,000 which was down 3.8% from the prior 12 months
• The number of homes sold was 210, up 5.5% from the prior year
• The average days on the market was 169, which is 29 days, or almost a month more than the prior year
• The % of sale price to list price was 95.6%, which is up 2.8% in comparison to the same period the prior year.

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Featured Listing - 9 Franklin Road
Classic six-bedroom Center Hall Colonial on amazing half acre property with pool, was expanded and renovated in 2004. Stunning extra-large kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters and adjoining family room with French doors to yard. Master with new bath, maid's room and full bath on first level.
List Price: $2,825,000. Click here to see more:

 

Featured Listing - 308 Glendale Road
Nestled on an amazing .52 acre property, this pristine Edgemont Ranch home offers a new kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Updates include new windows, doors, siding and gleaming hardwood floors. Great for entertaining, the expansive deck overlooks the park-like property. Near to school.
List Price: $1,295,000. Click here to see more: