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Category: Real Estate

Published: 17 June 2015

What a transformation! A Hampton Road home on a half-acre in Fox Meadow was morphed from a non-descript 1974 Colonial into a modern-day Tudor and sold this week for $5,150,000. Village property records value it at $3,141,000 with taxes of $72,325. The listing shows that the renovated home is almost 8,000 square feet (though 2,700 square feet is in the basement) with 14 foot ceilings, six bedrooms, six baths, a media room, a sauna and a wine cellar big enough for 1,100 bottles. Check out these before-and-after photos and the marble in the master bath. Wow.

Sales:

25 Hampton Road

This three story, 8,000 square foot home was completely redone in 2012. The house is situated on 0.52 acres of private, level yard and has 14 foot ceilings in the dining and family rooms. The kitchen has a gas fireplace. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and doors to a deck. There are oak floors throughout all three floors. The house has six bedrooms and 6.5 baths, a gym, sauna, media room, two play-rooms, an 1100 bottle wine cellar and a Crestron media system. The screened-in porch has a built-in gas grill. The mudroom has dual access to the garage and the circular driveway.

Sale Price: $5,150,000
Taxes: $72,325

18 Brookby Road

This newer custom built colonial has a formal living room with fireplace leading to the dining room with another fireplace. The custom chef's kitchen has an adjacent office area and family room overlooking wooded property. The side entry, mudroom, and powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs is the master suite at one end of the home complete with dressing area and bath, another four bedrooms, two hall baths and upstairs laundry. The lower level has a multi purpose tile floor and can be used as one large space or sectioned off for office, play or fitness use.

Sale Price: $1,975,000
Taxes: $38,955

11 Lenox Place

Heathcote colonial on flat corner lot in cul-de-sac with two dead end streets. Renovated gourmet kitchen with double convection ovens, six burner cooktop, two sinks, separate under-counter refrigerator, walk-in pantry with wine refrigerator and custom designed cabinetry. Master suite with closets and luxurious bathroom with steam shower and whirlpool tub. Almost entire first floor has new, random-width oak floors. Virtually every window (minor exceptions) has been replaced. House wired for sound & wi-fi with built-in indoor & outdoor speakers. Flat yard with bluestone patio and perennial gardens.

Sale Price: $1,600,000
Taxes: $35,854

53 Corell Road

Renovated five bedroom colonial with kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and eating area opens onto the deck overlooking the yard. The living room with fireplace and dining room with built-ins are designed for entertaining, and the family room features custom built-ins and a bar with wine storage. The master suite has a new marble bath, a dressing area with two walk-in closets and a separate office. Three additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and a sitting area complete the second floor. The fifth bedroom with full bath on the first floor is ideal for a nanny, guest or office. The 763 square feet lower level is perfect for a playroom or home gym, and there is a new whole house generator.

Sale Price: $1,575,000
Taxes: $33,973

250 Mamaroneck Road

Four bedroom, two full and two half bath Heathcote center hall colonial. Fenced, level property. Cul-de-sac street. Has hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, many built-ins, custom closets, three zone central air and four zone heat. Windows, roof, gutters and clapboard have all been replaced. French doors lead out to the bluestone patio and backyard from the first floor family room and the renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Study can be used as an office or fifth bedroom. Mudroom with washer and dryer and door to the two-car garage located off the kitchen. Finished 325 square feet in lower level offers a large family room/playroom, a powder room, abundant storage and utilities.

Sale Price: $1,450,000
Taxes: $30,727

30 Tunstall Road

This home is situated on a quarter acre quiet property. Legal third floor living space and bathroom. All CO's in place. Brand new electrical panel.

Sale Price: $998,000
Taxes: $21,366

147 Johnson Road

Colonial on a quiet street in Edgewood with hardwood floors. Living Room with fireplace, dining room with door to screened porch, updated powder room, kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Second floor has three bedrooms and an updated bath. Basement level has playroom/family room.

Sale Price: $815,000
Taxes: $13,002

153 Lyons Road

Colonial on an oversized lot with central air, new roof, gas heat, replacement insulated windows, irrigation system, slate patio with sitting wall and stunning landscaping. Off the living room, there is an insulated sun-room that is heated and air conditioned. The master bedroom has a wall of built-in storage plus two closets. Large bedroom can be divided into 2 bedrooms.

Sale Price: $755,000
Taxes: $17,767

Featured Listings:

20 Brookline Road, Scarsdale, NY

Exclusive new Heathcote home under construction in Sherbrooke Park by renowned Scarsdale builder known for exceptional architectural details and fine craftsmanship. On a lovely, level, private lot. Spacious 2-story foyer, bright living room with fireplace, large formal dining room, powder room, state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with granite topped center island, sunny breakfast area, Butler's pantry, grand family room with fireplace, doors to bluestone patio and private yard, Office/guestroom with full bath, mudroom with door to 2-car garage and door to covered porch. Second floor master suite with tray ceiling and luxurious master bath, two walk-in closets, office with pocket doors, bedroom with en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms with hall bath and laundry room. Full finished lower level with bedroom and full bath, family room, recreation room, exercise room. All floors have 9 foot ceilings. Builder will customize. Private setting in coveted Sherbrooke Park neighborhood. A must see.  Click here for more information.  

List Price: $3,195,000

50 Tisdale Road, Scarsdale, NY

Enjoy beautiful Crane-Berkley Pond views from this stunning Center Hall Colonial. This residence has been recently renovated to the highest standard. All new (2014): kitchen, mudroom, dining room, master bath, hall bath, powder room and His and Her walk-in dressing rooms. The spectacular gourmet kitchen was thoughtfully created to be the center of this home. It features an oversized island, marble counters, custom maple cabinetry and commercial grade Wolf and SubZero appliances. It was expanded to include a dining area, mudroom and scenic bay window with custom seating. The open stairs lead to the Lower level family room with direct yard access. The dining room features French doors to the outdoor terrace with direct pond views. The newly designed master bedroom boasts "his and her" custom designed walk-in dressing rooms. The luxurious master bath has a large enclosed shower, double sinks and custom maple cabinetry. This desirable Fox Meadow location is just steps away from the village, downtown and train.  Click here for more information.

List Price: $2,375,000

Open House:

64 Round Hill Road, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont

Public Open House: Saturday, June 20, 2015 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Exquisite, sun-filled Colonial on .34 acres in premier Edgemont location convenient to town, train and high school. Home combines original charm, character with modern upgrades and renovations. Magazine-ready decor with open floor plan, high-end finishes, large bedrooms, custom built-ins and multiple living/entertaining spaces. Outstanding curb-appeal with picture-perfect landscaping, specimen plantings; large natural stone patio, pergola; stone wall. Gourmet dine-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, large island and high-end appliances opens to family room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, and French doors to large patio. A bonus second family room/playroom, formal living room with gas fireplace, dining room, library/study and exquisite powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs the large master suite features two walk-in closets, dressing area and en-suite bath. There are three additional bedrooms, one with cathedral ceiling, three full baths and laundry area. An open study/den on second floor separates bedrooms; back staircase. Nest digital thermostats, Sonos, built-in speakers, hardwood floors throughout. With unsurpassed attention to detail.  Click here for more information.

List Price: $2,080,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 24 June 2015

After considerable discussion, the Scarsdale Board of Trustees voted to approve an extension of the moratorium that prohibits land use boards and building or engineering departments from approving building applications that involve gravel surfaces where the gravel surface, if treated as impervious, would cause the lot coverage rules to be exceeded.

The original moratorium started on February 10, 2015 was set to expire on June 30, 2015. On Tuesday night, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend their moratorium until October 30, 2015.

 A study of building permit applications from 2013 and 2014 found that though 10% of residential properties have gravel driveways, 25% of the applicants use gravel driveways to maximize the lot coverage. In addition, the Scarsdale Planning Board was unanimous in their decision that gravel driveways should be included in lot coverage calculations.

However, everyone was not happy with the decision.  Builders Bobby Ben Simon and Steve Rakoff spoke against it, as did resident Jeremy Gans and his wife, both of Harvest Drive, who had hoped to build a pool in their yard.

Echoing comments he made at the June 9 meeting, Jeremy Gans of 45 Harvest Drive said, "Though I agree that the village needs to address the issue of the increasing bulk of new homes, this moratorium goes beyond this....I am opposed to it. When we bought our house in 2006 we had visions of how we wanted to improve the property. The moratorium changed lot coverage requirements for every existing home. Residents had little notice....Let the moratorium lapse or revise it so that it only applies to new homes...Give a grace period to allow residents to apply for revisions and incentivize residents to replace asphalt with pervious surfaces."

Steve Rakoff of 64 Morris Lane said "I am also concerned as most don't understand the impact of the moratorium. This is coming at the community very quickly. I request that this goes to a referendum. If we are going to make these changes don't unilaterally declare that this is a fix all. If this is enacted, at what cost? Will people feel that their property rights have been taken away and will we have to defend lawsuits against those that feel they have been spot zoned? Do we start counting swing sets? Do we need more staff at the Village Building Department? Do people on wetlands get a give back?"

Mayor Jon Mark addressed Rakoff, saying, "The reason to extend the moratorium is to allow the board to consider these issues. We have something in place. Hold on for another several months we can decide what to do."

Barely containing his anger, Bobby Ben Simon of 11 Seneca Road said "My issue is with the process. There is a constant erosion of property rights in Scarsdale. Three months before the end of a trustee's service she acted on this issue and the Board enacted this moratorium. "

He continued, "We have 6,000 homes in Scarsdale. Maybe .6% are demolished or renovated each year. You are taking a minute situation and turning it into a monster....Are you going to stop people from adding a deck, renovating a kitchen?  We are going to go into a downturn. People will not be able to sell homes in Scarsdale. People spend a lot of money to live in this town but they do have choices. There is a minority that will do whatever it takes to hurt the real estate market in this town and they may succeed!... I am disappointed to see very few people here. The referendum is critical. It is such a major issue. I urge you to weigh the thing!"

Trustee Bill Stern responded to Ben Simon, saying, "Property rights are a double-edged sword. Many feel that their property rights are being impacted. A huge house next to a smaller existing house devalues the existing home. We are trying to correct the situation. The Board is sensitive to all the homes in Scarsdale.

Simon replied, "I don't own my neighbors property – he can do what he wants. Don't tell me after I bought the house what I can build. I don't tell my neighbor what to do. Private property should not be treated as public property."

Lisa Gans, wife of Jeremy said, "When we bought our house eight years ago we had a vision of how we wanted to use our property. It took us a while to save money and get out plans together. At this point we can't make our house smaller. Maybe big houses can be addressed in another way. If we had known this eight years ago, maybe we would have bought a different house. At this point we feel that our rights are being changed. I am respectfully asking you to change the moratorium so that it only applies to newly-constructed home and doesn't impact those who want to improve them."

Trustee Carl Finger, who formerly served on the Board of Architectural Review sought to address the speakers and explain his view. He said, "I thank everyone who came and those who shared their thoughts. It's important to convey your thoughts.  In general I hear the comments on individual rights but balance them against community rights. We consider this with everything we do here. As for property rights, we are all limited in what we can do. Very complicated decisions will be made over the next few months."

He continued, "I believe that many know what is going on. We are arguing semantics about whether gravel is pervious or impervious. This is not the issue. The argument is about whether or not we want to include driveways in lot coverage requirements. We should avoid getting caught up in that distinction of language and focus on our real goals."

"We are looking at the size of housing, the lot coverage and how this affects neighbors. I believe that the board passed the moratorium after some debate and had good reason for doing it at this time, and while it is affecting people, I am not comfortable with reversing the decision and undoing the moratorium at this moment when we are just at the point of having meaningful discussions. I am cognizant of the date (of the end of the moratorium.) It is important to have the discussions in the fall when people are around and to include the community in these important discussions"

"I agree with the Mayor that the moratorium should continue. It would have been nice if we could have been done by now, but we're not. I will use the time to analyze the issues and come up with a working solution."

Trustee David Lee said, "we need to take time to look at the merits of this. Until we have the opportunity, should people be able to race to the building department to get their project in or not? We felt it was fairer no to permit that. The right was to do this is at the beginning. Lines have to be drawn. It's not always fair."

He called for a vote and the resolution to extend the moratorium was approved unanimously.

Sales:

47 Lincoln Road

Home under construction to be finished in 2015. Opportunity to customize. Level half acre property. Square footage includes 2,135 square foot basement.

Sale Price: $3,775,000
Taxes: $42,750

9 Seneca Road

Home built by KOS Building Group. Nine foot ceilings on all floors with golf course views.

Sale Price: $3,725,000
Taxes: TBD

19 Forest Lane

Center hall colonial built in 1941, expanded and renovated on private .2365 level acres. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with French doors to bluestone patio from family and dining rooms. The large eat-in-kitchen has been updated and opens to a formal dining room. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and picture window overlooking the patio. The master suite has a vaulted ceiling, skylight, spa bath with steam shower and custom jetted tub, walk in closet with custom storage, and HE front loading washer/dryer. This home has two sets of laundry. The bathrooms have been updated. Hardwood floors throughout.

Sale Price: $1,451,018
Taxes: $28,625

12 Elm Road

4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home with an open floor plan located on a dead-end street. L-shaped living area with fireplace and bay window opens into the dining room leading to the family room with built-ins and eat-in kitchen with door to backyard. Kitchen and baths all updated in 2009. Lower level with door to outside.

Sale Price: $1,165,000
Taxes: $21,286

175 Clarence Road

Colonial with open floor plan and recently renovated chef's kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances and Ceasarstone Quartz countertops. Additional features include: central A/C, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace and renovated powder room.

Sale Price: $750,000
Taxes: $15,320

Edgemont:

240 Glendale Road

Modern colonial with entry foyer with views to the rear property. Living room with bay window and fireplace with floor to ceiling glass tile. Dining room has sliding doors to deck. Family room off kitchen with access to powder room. Eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, stone and marble counters and French doors to the deck. The first floor master bedroom suite has a bathroom with heated floors. The walk-in closet and several others are all custom fit. There is a third access to the deck. Another large bedroom with en suite bath complete the first floor. The second story opens into an upstairs family room, three additional bedrooms and hall bath. Laundry and a playroom are in the finished basement. House wired for generator. Backyard with retractable awning and hot tub.

Sale Price: $1,625,000
Taxes: $37,008

30 Mount Joy Avenue

This house has a completely custom renovation, featuring a premium chef's kitchen, luxury baths, dining and living rooms appointed with custom steel and tempered glass doors and a sunroom plus a patio with an awning. The home-office can be converted back to a garage and mud/laundry room attached to the kitchen or into an in-law/au-pair suite or great room. The lower level boasts a 500 bottle wine cellar and the home includes a whole house generator.

Sale Price: $1,500,000
Taxes: $21,566

10 Doris Drive

Three bedroom ranch house located in Old Edgemont. This home features an updated eat-in-kitchen, refreshed hardwood flooring throughout and new mechanicals including gas furnace, gas hot water heater and central air compressor. This home has both an interior and exterior fireplace, a fenced-in backyard and a covered porch with exterior fireplace.

Sale Price: $999,000
Taxes: $22,651

38 Mt. Joy Avenue

Colonial home on level yard has a two story entry hall, updated eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The family room with fireplace and sliding glass doors lead to the backyard. The second floor has a master suite with walk-in-closet and three bedrooms with a hall bath. There is also a fully finished walk-out lower level with a built in wet bar and laundry area. This home has a new roof (2013), new AC compressors (2013) and a new brick and flagstone walkway (2009).

Sale Price: $755,000
Taxes: $26,330

Featured Listings:

77 Hampton Road, Scarsdale, NY

Premier Georgian brick Colonial of incomparable beauty, quality and size with classic proportions and exquisite architectural details. Features: High ceilings, updated ultra-kitchen, updated Waterworks bathrooms, custom wood built-ins throughout, beautiful hallway stained glass Palladian window, interior painted and new carpeting, hand-stenciled center hall floor, copper gutters and leaders, private backyard with large slate patio and stunning professional landscaping with outdoor lighting, new extensive sprinkler system, new heat pumps and CAC condensers. Ideally located in the heart of Fox Meadow: one block to elementary school and playgrounds, easy walk to HS, track and library, Hartsdale train, restaurants, shopping and close to Bronx River Parkway to NYC. Wonderful light-filled space for living and entertaining.  For more information, click here.  

List Price: $2,695,000

30 Lockwood Road, Scarsdale, NY

Location, Location, Location. This pristine Center Hall English Tudor is just steps away to the village, train, shops and restaurants. Free bus service to elementary and middle schools. Situated on .22 acres of flat, manicured property, this charming home boasts six bedrooms, an elegant living room with fireplace, den with built-ins, formal dining room and modern eat-in kitchen. Improvements in the last 3 years include new 4-zone central air conditioning, appliances, and a beautiful master bath. Terrific backyard with patio, ideal for barbecuing and entertaining. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that Scarsdale has to offer.  For more information, click here.  

List Price: $1,575,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 10 June 2015

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees will hold a hearing on extending a moratorium to treat gravel as an impervious surface for another four months to give the Board of Trustees time to review the Planning Board recommendations on the matter. The moratorium would prevent the Building Department from approving applications that use gravel surfaces to meet lot requirements. In other words, if the plans call for gravel surfaces, the gravel should be treated as impervious and be counted in the lot coverage calculation.

This moratorium has been in place since February, 10, 2015 and would be extended for another four months to allow the Board to study proposed changes to the Village Code. The hearing on the extension will be held at the meeting of the Village Board on June 23rd.

 Speaking against the extension, Jeremy Gans of 45 Harvest Drive in Scarsdale said that this law goes beyond its intent which is to limit the bulk of homes in Scarsdale. He said, "it prevents people from adding a pool or other features not visible from the street." He contends that the law "reduces the value of homes that could be improved," and "denies property owners the right to improve their homes."

Sales:

6 Cayuga Road

This Heathcote home is on more than half an acre. The first floor features a chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, quartzite counters and sliders to the deck, French doors leading to a stunning dining room with a built-in featuring a wine fridge, spacious living room/family room combination with a fireplace plus a powder room. A few steps to a laundry/mud room and two-car garage. The second level boasts a dream master bedroom with built-ins, two walk-in closets and a master bath, three additional bedrooms with a renovated bath and a fifth bedroom with an en-suite bath. The full basement is 1625 additional square feet of space.

Sale Price: $1,715,000
Taxes: $31,674

396 Heathcote Road

4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Quaker Ridge neighborhood. Updated kitchen, custom closets, newer windows and a flat yard. Home features include: eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, family room. The kitchen has a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry and direct access to large outdoor wooden deck. 5 steps down from kitchen is a walk-out recreation room, garage entrance, laundry and new mechanicals.

Sale Price: $1,200,000
Taxes: $28,798

14 Hamilton Road

Classic English stone and shingle house with solid 1920's craftsmanship, four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, wood burning fireplace, large dining room. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The bedroom/great room off the kitchen has its own full bath. There are lovely details throughout, including hardwood floors, tiled fireplace, new windows, central air conditioning, gas cooking and heat, new gas furnace, two car garage, two patios and a full basement.

Sale Price: $1,047,500
Taxes: $23,162

176 Gaylor Road

4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Tudor with spacious living room with fireplace, sunroom, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, powder room, family room with cathedral ceiling and skylights. There are two bedrooms and hall bath on the second floor plus a master bedroom with full bath. Third floor has additional bedroom and full bath.

Sale Price: $842,000
Taxes: $19,250

136 Saxon Woods Road

Rehab or rebuild four bedroom colonial. Front porch, hardwood floors through out, dining room, eat in kitchen, living room, sunroom. Town sewer and gas available.

Sale Price: $538,000
Taxes: $13,800

Edgemont:

21 Chedworth Road

English stone Colonial in the heart of Edgemont's Cotswold. Sweeping .29 acre with level backyard, three fireplaces, beamed living room ceiling, carved, plaster relief in dining room. Modern kitchen opens to family room with skylights and French doors to slate patio. The only all stone home in Cotswolds!

Sale Price: $1,650,000
Taxes: $45,032

3 Edgemont Circle

Newly constructed house located in the heart of Old Edgemont, classic 4 bedroom center hall colonial situated on level .4 acres features a double-height entry hall, walnut stained white oak hardwood floors, formal dining room, and formal living room with custom coffered diamond pattern ceilings. Chef's kitchen, GE Monogram professional gas appliances, French country cabinets with dentil crown molding, custom center island with white carrera marble counter tops, large family room with fireplace, french doors to patio complete with gas hook-up for BBQ, in-ground heated pool. Master bedroom suite composed of his/her walk in closets, spa master bath. Three additional bedrooms including junior suite and laundry room complete this home. All this plus an additional 1000 square feet in basement. HERS energy rated.

Sale Price: $1,525,000
Taxes: TBD

Featured Listings:

17 Gatehouse Road, Scarsdale, NY

A stunning residence offering a grand scale while maintaining the intimacy that is the hallmark of a design and construction team which delivers elevations and floor plans that are exquisite, original and perfectly executed. Nothing will be spared in this 7,367 square foot, 7 bedrooms and 8 baths (7 full) home. The flow of the home will be evident inside and outside where a front courtyard will provide a dramatic approach. Features will include: high ceilings (10' and 9'), the finest millwork, state-of-design finishes, and an abundance of light from endless windows and doors insuring constant interaction with the surroundings including a gorgeous backyard. Additional features will include: cedar shingle, bluestone porch, flagstone walkway, mahogany deck, three carriage-style garage doors, coffered and cathedral ceilings, custom trim, top-of-the-line cabinetry, appliances and stone selections, rich oak staircase and floors, and much, much more. The first of three exciting new homes.  For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,395,000

68 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY

Location, Location, Location. This beautiful bright sunny 2009 home is situated in the heart of Fox Meadow, right near everything and only a few minutes' walk to: elementary and high schools, library, shopping and Metro North Train. On .30 of an acre and over 6000 interior square feet this newer home has it all. Incredible Kitchen/Great Room, professional cooks' appliances, huge center island, wood burning fireplace, additional breakfast room, mud room and walk-in pantry, plus first floor library/office. five bedrooms: Master Suite with sitting room, gas fireplace, three closets and ultimate bathroom, plus four additional bedrooms with three baths. High end finishes throughout plus two laundry rooms (second floor and lower level), elevator for three floors, lower level kitchenette, gym, media room and playroom. Lovely backyard and covered patio. Move right in.  For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,195,000

Open House:

49 Old Army Road, Scarsdale PO, Yonkers

Public Open House: Sunday, June 14, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Enjoy the convenience of this elegant and spacious 2001 clapboard colonial. Beautifully situated up high in the Beech Hill section of Yonkers, this stylish home has lovely views and privacy. Wonderful flow emanating from the 2-story entry hall, you have perfect access to the first floor rooms. The open floor plan allows easy living and is very inviting for entertaining. The large living room and dining room are enhanced by high ceilings. The modern eat-in kitchen features a center island with granite counter top and breakfast bar, plus a breakfast area with doors to the patio that overlooks the lush property. Adjoining the kitchen is the family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace. An added feature is the first floor office or den. The second floor features a master bedroom with en-suite bath and three more bedrooms plus a hall bath. There is also a very spacious loft area overlooking the first floor. The house has been gently lived in and is close to the Scarsdale train and Village.  For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,200,000