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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 28 April 2015

No one can argue that construction is booming in Scarsdale. Take a walk, a bike ride or drive around town and everywhere you turn there are cyclone fences surrounding building sites, foundations being poured, framing underway and TYVEK on view. Some homes are being built on spec by developers while others are custom projects for pre-designated buyers. But there's another type of development going on in town as well. ELK Homes is buying up properties in Westchester and Connecticut, renovating or rebuilding them and putting them on the rental market. That's the case with an expansive new home going up at 207 Fox Meadow Road where a split level home is being turned into a 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath home that will be available in July at $17,500 per month.

ELK is not new to Scarsdale where they own about 10 homes that they rent out for short or long term rentals. Gary Hirsch, Chairman of ELK explained that there is a good market for luxury rental homes with 24-hour property management services. The homes are rented by people who relocate for jobs, those who want to try out the suburbs, folks whose homes are being renovated and others who don't want to commit to buying. According to Hirsch, there is demand for "special" homes and the company has high occupancy rates.

What other homes do they own in Scarsdale? Their website shows that 59 Fayette Road is currently under construction as well as 96 Garden Road. Additional ELK homes for rent include 8 Lebanon Road, 9 Longview Drive, newly renovated and expanded homes at 23 and 31 Wynmor Roads and 20 Old Lyme Road which is available for rent at $13,000 a month.

Sales:

4 Dell Road: Designed with extraordinary attention to quality and detail, this spectacular state-of-the-art new construction home features 6,000 square feet of fabulous living space, a landscaped .25 acre property, 9-foot ceilings on the first floor, living room, formal dining room, spectacular kitchen with top of the line appliances, family room with fireplace. Elegant master suite with fireplace and marble bath, 5 additional bedrooms and 3.1 baths which provides the ideal setting for gracious everyday living as well as sophisticated entertaining.

Sale Price: $2,550,000
Real Estate Taxes: $44,290

28 Oak Lane: Bright Norman Tudor in Fox Meadow. This gracious center hall home has high ceilings, oversized rooms with 56 lead-glass windows. The living room and dining room are perfectly shaped for entertaining. There is a stunning library/office adjacent to the living room with floor to ceiling paneling. The kitchen, breakfast room and laundry room have ample storage with a back stairs leading to a big family room. Up the main stairs is a master bedroom complete with fireplace, closets, dressing room and a marble bath. The second floor includes 3 additional bedrooms –one with bath including steam shower and Jacuzzi, plus a hall bath. Walk-in closets. Up steps above the family room is a large bedroom and hall bath. There is a fabulous finished playroom in the attic and a cedar closet.
Sale Price: $2,325,000
Real Estate Taxes: $44,318

33 Chesterfield Road: Updated Colonial offers 3,805 square feet of finished space, including 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths. Features include: large, gracious entry hall, gleaming hardwood floors, Gas heat, multi-zone heating and A/C, two fireplaces (living room and family room), large eat-in gourmet kitchen with multi-level granite center island and custom cherry cabinetry, adjacent spacious family room, mud room with access to attached 2-car garage, additional 1st floor library/home office, back stairs up to Au Pair/ guest bedroom with ensuite bath, big master bedroom with marble bathroom with shower/jacuzzi bath/separate dressing area.
Sale Price: $1,888,201
Real Estate Taxes: $42,583

381 Old Army Road, Edgemont: Spacious front to back split level with dramatic and inviting twelve foot entry, spacious living room with fireplace and adjoining banquet sized dining room and updated kitchen with custom flooring, new fridge, and wall oven/microwave. Upstairs is the gracious sized master bedroom with updated bath, two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Lower level family room with fireplace and sliders to patio.

Sale Price: $773,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,700

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1 Richbell Road, Scarsdale: Magnificently renovated Colonial on 1.43 beautifully landscaped acres which includes a pool, pool house with bath, huge patio with built-in Lynx gas grill, two refrigerators and pizza oven. The perfect home for everyday living and entertaining. Sunlit rooms throughout. Fabulous details and custom moldings in every room. Beautiful living room with attached wet bar, elegant dining room. Large chef's kitchen with two dishwashers, two refrigerators, three ovens and a huge center island. Breakfast room with doors to backyard. Two family rooms on the first floor and a third family room on the second floor. Wired for sound in family room, kitchen, outdoors, master bedroom and bath. Walk to high school, Village and library. Full house underground propane generator. Tesla charger in garage. Invisible fence. A major renovation of this home was done which included kitchen, all bathrooms, an addition, new windows, a rebuilt pool, new patios, all outdoor lighting and major landscaping. New lawn sprinkler and alarm. Learn more here:

List Price: $4,195,000

12 Seely Place, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont: Fabulous Mid-century Contemporary completely renovated and expanded located in the heart of Old Edgemont and situated on private tree top property. This home has it all, beginning with a two-story entryway with new stone flooring and floating Nelson lights. Cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling doors and windows, new hardwood floors, new bedrooms, new bathrooms, new upper level master suite with Tiger wood flooring, adjoining office and large deck with putting green make this home truly spectacular. The open floor plan provides for easy living and gracious entertaining. The kitchen features handmade custom cabinets and 2-inch thick marble counters. The dining room and sunroom lead to a large stone patio. The sun room and living room share a two-sided gas fireplace and wonderful sunset views. The original master bedroom now serves as the family room and guest suite complete with new bath. Generous closet space, new laundry room and mechanicals. Walk to railroad and schools. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,300,000

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 22 April 2015

If you think you see lots of new homes going up now, you'll see even more in the next few months. At it's April meeting, the Committee for Historic Preservation approved the demolition of six more homes. Here are the addresses – and photos of a few:

43 Harvest Drive – built in 1924
31 Murray Hill Road – built in 1925
16 Fenimore Road – built in 1928
257 Fox Meadow Road – built in 1939
21 Rural Drive – built in 1955
69 Mamaroneck Road – built in 1958

Sales:

19 Rectory Lane: bright, spacious and stately colonial in the heart of Fox Meadow. This meticulously cared for home features; gourmet kitchen with center island, butler's pantry, breakfast room area, family room. Classic living room with fireplace focal point, dining room which opens to rear deck /decorative awning. Bedroom and bath on first floor ,perfect for visiting family or study. Powder room. Second floor boasts master bedroom/bathroom, large dressing room and nursery or home office. 2 family bedrooms and updated hall bathroom. Beautiful hardwood floors and architectural details throughout.

Sale Price: $1,950,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,385

273 Boulevard: Sunny Edgewood Colonial with carefree, open layout and generously sized rooms. Terrific updated spaces include a stylish kitchen with center island, new appliances and mosaic glass tile backsplash along with a freshly renovated en-suite master bath. Additional features found in this home are hardwood floors, central air, new gas hot water heater, digital keypad entry, 3-zone gas heat, attached garage, and level property with patio for entertaining

Sale Price: $785,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,242

169 Madison Road: Classic 1930 Colonial with generous sized rooms. Entrance hall, powder room, large living room with fireplace and French doors leading to front terrace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast room and door to side entrance. Second floor...three spacious bedrooms with hall bath and walk up stairs to full attic. Lower level offers a play area, large storage area and utilities.

Sale Price: $662,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,730

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44 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale: This much-admired Greenacres brick Center Hall Colonial has it all. Exquisite architectural details throughout, beautiful leaded windows, three fireplaces, grand center hall opens to all first floor rooms, living room, dining room, family room, powder room as well as entrances to outdoor private patio, slate roof, large 2-car garage and updated cook's kitchen with granite counters, center island, professional stove and three sinks. An elegant master suite with new master bath with soak tub and shower, 2 sinks and outfitted walk-in closet, three bedrooms, one en-suite, two new baths, two walk-in closets and bonus office complete the second floor. Fabulous lower level playroom, guest quarters with separate entrance, beautiful updated bath, laundry room and office. Private backyard, perfect to entertain and throw a ball. Ideal central location, easy walk to school, playgrounds, train, restaurants and shopping. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,495,000

25 Cooper Road: Move up to Murray Hill. This exciting New Construction, stone and clapboard Colonial is located in prime Murray Hill Estate Area. Featuring 9,035 square feet of stunning architectural design, this exceptional home features 8 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, a dramatic two-story 20-foot entry hall with soaring curved staircase, accompanied by beautifully crafted custom paneling. The expansive center hall opens to a stunning, 32 foot-long formal living room. First floor has 10-foot ceilings with a modern, open floor plan. Professionally designed JEM chef's kitchen with 7-foot marble island opens to an expansive family room with fireplace. Mahogany deck with views of 1.37 acres of property including pool, large level backyard play area and beautiful, flowering perennials. The Master Suite has gas fireplace and 16-foot cathedral ceilings and its own deck. Master bath offers marble, radiant heat floors, modern Robern vanities, a soaking tub and an over-sized deluxe shower. Three-car garage, full-house generator, and fully finished lower level walk-out with 10 foot ceilings, open playroom, exercise area and potential media and wine rooms. Highest quality construction and finishes. Click here for more information. For a private viewing contact listing agent, Anne Moretti at 914-815-0057. Learn more here.

List Price: $5,998,000

234 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale: This magnificent fully renovated Tudor has been totally re designed and opened up for an easy modern floor plan. Gorgeous property with amazing side and fenced in backyard. This home boasts a gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry, center island for gatherings along with beautiful granite counter tops, adjoining family room with stone fireplace and 2 French doors that lead to a slate patio for formal entertaining. Elegant powder room, formal dining room off the kitchen, formal living room with original beamed ceilings and stone fireplace complete the first floor. The 2nd floor has been totally renovated for today's lifestyle with laundry on the 2nd floor, 5 bedrooms and 4 renovated baths. The master bedroom is to die for. Tray ceiling, 2 walk in closets, double sided gas fireplace shared by the sitting area, master bath with double sinks, Jacuzzi bath, steam and rain shower make this a luxurious retreat to come home to at the end of the day. Hardwood floors throughout. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,550,000

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 16 April 2015

Builders are in full swing in Scarsdale – razing old homes, adding to existing ones and building ever-larger homes to suit prospective buyers. Whatever your views on preservation, the size of new homes and Scarsdale's building code, there's lot to see when driving the streets of the Village.

Here are some homes we've been watching:

Though the owners could not get permission to raze the former home of Earl Graves at 8 Heathcote Road, they were permitted to teardown everything but the front façade of this brick mansion. See below for the original home, the remaining façade and construction of the new home. The owners applied to the Board of Appeals to build a home, greenhouse, and pool cabana which would exceed 15,000 square feet of floor area.

Here are some other homes that have been torn down:

157 Brewster Road – a small 3 bedroom/3 bath home in Greenacres will be replaced with a far larger one.

     









At 21 Greenacres Avenue, a modest four-bedroom 3,400 square foot home on a flag lot has been demolished and will be replaced with a 6,200 square foot home that's sitting in the backyard of 11 surrounding homes.

Are you watching construction projects in your neighborhood? Send before and after photos to Scarsdale10583 to share with our readers.

Featured Listings

65 Brite Avenue, Scarsdale: Fox Meadow Classic with pool. Gracious Tudor with five bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. Ideal location on .66 acre an easy walk to train, elementary, high school and library. New hydro air heating and air conditioning systems (2015). Bright and sunny with a great floor plan, high ceilings and many updates. First floor: large entry foyer with grand staircase featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant living room with fireplace, library, large formal dining room, powder room with ante-room, modern eat-in kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, family room with full bath and backstairs. Second floor: master bedroom with wall of closets and bathroom, two additional en-suite bedrooms and two bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathroom. Walk-up expansive attic. Separate fenced heated pool, gorgeous grounds and southwest exposure. Learn more here:

List Price: $3,350,000

11 Ridgecrest East, Scarsdale: Beautiful Greenacres home on .22 of an acre located on a tranquil street with an easy walk to train, elementary school, shopping, parks and playground. This fully renovated home has five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Wonderful open eat-in kitchen/family room with patio overlooking large yard. Many updates. Move right in. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,295,000

25 Cooper Road: Move up to Murray Hill. This exciting New Construction, stone and clapboard Colonial is located in prime Murray Hill Estate Area. Featuring 9,035 square feet of stunning architectural design, this exceptional home features 8 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, a dramatic two-story 20-foot entry hall with soaring curved staircase, accompanied by beautifully crafted custom paneling. The expansive center hall opens to a stunning, 32 foot-long formal living room. First floor has 10-foot ceilings with a modern, open floor plan. Professionally designed JEM chef's kitchen with 7-foot marble island opens to an expansive family room with fireplace. Mahogany deck with views of 1.37 acres of property including pool, large level backyard play area and beautiful, flowering perennials. The Master Suite has gas fireplace and 16-foot cathedral ceilings and its own deck. Master bath offers marble, radiant heat floors, modern Robern vanities, a soaking tub and an over-sized deluxe shower. Three-car garage, full-house generator, and fully finished lower level walk-out with 10 ft ceilings, open playroom, exercise area and potential media and wine rooms. Highest quality construction and finishes. Click here for more information. For a private viewing contact listing agent, Anne Moretti at 914-815-0057.

List Price: $5,998,000

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 09 April 2015

The real estate sales numbers are out for the first quarter of 2015 and show that in Scarsdale only 30 homes sold from January 1- March 31, versus 42 in 2014, a 29% drop. In Edgemont the news was better, with 23 closings compared to 16 in the first quarter of 2014, a 44% increase. However, realtors report that the Scarsdale numbers may be a function of low inventory after a long winter that does not seem to want to end. In Scarsdale, the median sale price rose 5% from $1,500,0005 in the first quarter of 2014 to $1,567,500 for the same period this year and in Edgemont the median price increased a dramatic 29% from $892,500 to $1,150,000.

Discussing homes in the $1.5mm range, Laura Sheppe Miller and Elise Flagg of Houlihan Lawrence said, "It has been a busy first quarter in the Scarsdale/Edgemont market. Well-priced listings are selling quickly with multiple bids in the $1.5 and under range. Sellers are getting over asking by $50-100k in many instances and they are not accepting any contingencies other than an inspection. The two brokers are "expecting a big inventory boost after the holidays and the school break next week when the temperatures will hopefully hit 50 degrees." For homes priced above $2 million, Miller and Flagg say "buyers are sparse" and they advise sellers of higher end homes to "be patient" or "price their homes to show value to attract the few buyers in this category."

Angela Retelny of Julia B. Fee Sotheby's says "There was robust contract activity with 57 contracts signed in the Scarsdale school district through the first quarter, a significant increase from last year." She is "bullish on what the market will yield for Scarsdale in 2015" and says, "There is continued pent demand for properties and contract activity continues at a vigorous level during the first week of April indicating a healthy market for sellers and the possibility of exciting new inventory for new buyers still on the sidelines."

In other real estate developments, Scarsdale was in the national news this week when the childhood home of Robert Durst at 27 Hampton Road in Fox Meadow went on the market on the heels of his arrest after the airing of a six-part documentary about him called "The Jinx." The home was reported to be the scene of his mother Bernice's death when she either fell or jumped off the roof.

The seven-bedroom home, on almost a half acre, has 6.5 baths, a 3-car garage and a sweeping marble circular staircase that was salvaged from the original Waldorf Astoria. It is currently assessed at $3,405,000 and listed by Coldwell Banker with an asking price of $3,800,000. Real estate taxes are $62,272. We called the listing broker for comments but she declined to answer any questions about the house.

Sales:

51 Lawrence Road, Scarsdale: Fabulous home in Heathcote set on a beautifully landscaped level property. Perfect home for everyday living and entertaining. 5 bedrooms , 5.1 baths. Beautiful moldings, custom millwork and fine details throughout. Large eat in kitchen with Viking wall oven, Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator. Kitchen opens to a fabulous family room w/ doors to yard , creating a dramatic entertaining space. 2 car garage leads directly to mudroom off kitchen. Four family bedrooms plus a large family room on the second floor. Finished basement with gym, play area and full bath.

Sale Price: $2,595,000
Real Estate Taxes: $47,212

1 Mercer Court, Scarsdale: Young Colonial on private cul de-sac steps from school and park. The 4 second level bedrooms includes a Master suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in-closets and a marble Master bath with separate tub and shower. The first level family room is adjacent to the updated kitchen with breakfast area. Ideally located steps from elementary school, walk to high school, walk to train and village, or take the bus for convenience and ease. Enjoy relaxing in private landscaped yard.

Sale Price: $1,390,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,788

25 Robin Hill Road, Edgemont: Beautiful 1930 Tudor with plenty of curb appeal. This sunny house offers over 3,800 interior square feet of living on .32 acres of private property with a 2-car garage. Wonderful layout: Entrance foyer, updated powder room, large living room with fireplace, large formal dining room, sun-room, large kitchen with breakfast room and family room. Plus an office with a full bath all on the first floor. Second Floor: Master suite: bedroom, updated bathroom, vanity area and 2 walk in closets, 3 additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom w/double sinks. Lower level has updated laundry room and abundant unfinished storage areas.

Sale Price: $1,285,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,563

145 Clayton Road, Edgemont: Bright, spacious Edgemont home with beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, mostly new windows, and central air. Located on a level .27 acre property within walking distance to elementary school and commuter bus to train. This fabulous home has been beautifully maintained and has lots of potential.

Sale Price: $807,500
Real Estate Taxes: $17,803

220 Ferndale Road, Edgemont: 4 bedroom 3.5 bath expanded ranch in Edgemont school district. The living room has a fireplace and hardwood floors, the expanded kitchen / dining room has vaulted ceilings, skylights, tons of lighting, cabinets and storage space, and French doors to a private patio and back yard. There are 3 bedrooms on the first level with 2 1/2 baths so there is no competition for the kids and the large master suite with new bath on the second floor has lots of custom closet space and extra attic storage.

Sale Price: $615,000
Real Estate Taxes: $22,744

Featured Listings:

11 Reimer Road, Scarsdale: Live the ultimate luxury lifestyle in this spectacular residence. Situated on 1.35 acres of lush manicured property with specimen plantings, this 2009 custom home is filled with sunlight, high ceilings, five fireplaces, rich hardwood floors, exquisite millwork and magnificent architectural details. Main highlights include a breathtaking double-story entry foyer with radiant heat floors, a high functioning chef's kitchen with oversized center island, family room with windows galore and soaring coffered/tray ceiling. Upstairs is a serene master suite with sitting room, two walk-in closets and luxurious master bath. Five additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The incredible 3,264 square feet lower level (not included in house square footage) includes a home theatre area, versatile recreation space, temp/humidity controlled wine cellar (approx. 2000 bottles), home gym, bedroom, pool bath and dressing room. A 25'x 50' heated pool and spa plus expansive veranda complete this perfection. Learn more here:

List Price: $8,200,000

25 Kent Road, Scarsdale: Lovely spacious, sunny home located on a pretty street that is only a few minutes' walk to Scarsdale Village shopping and train station. Also only minutes to the high school, elementary school, library and parks. This great home is on amazing property .50 acres with a beautiful heated pool and spa very set back from the home. The entire property is fenced in. The house has an easy layout for today's living: entry hall, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large modern eat-in kitchen with center island and separate breakfast area with door to yard plus a den and powder room-all on the first floor. Second level: master bedroom with updated bathroom and two bedrooms with updated hall bathroom. Third Level: two additional bedrooms with another updated hall bathroom. There is a 2-car tandem garage that holds 4 cars plus additional storage. Laundry room and unfinished lower level with more storage. This home is very private. Move right in. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,495,000