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Category: Real Estate

Published: 06 August 2015

Here's what sold this week in Scarsdale:

24 Herkimer Road

New custom seven bedroom, 7.1 Bath, 8083 square foot colonial on .49 Acre with Quaker Ridge golf course views and possible room for in-ground pool. Special features include custom mill work throughout, coffered ceilings in dining room and family room, mahogany or alder library, two fireplaces, covered front porch, hardwood floors, cedar shake exterior, GAF Timberline Lifetime Architectural shingles, Pella windows, three car heated and cooled garage, gourmet chef's kitchen with stone counter tops and top of the line appliances, including 48" Wolf gas range top, 30" Wolf double wall ovens, 30" Wolf warming draw, Wolf microwave, 48" Sub-Zero side by side refrigerator, two Bosh dishwashers, dual zone wine cooler and garbage disposal. Radiant heat floor in master bath, pre-wired for audio, back-up home generator, and Mahogany deck.

Sale Price: $3,200,000
Taxes: TBD

3 Bobby Close, Mamaroneck

Contemporary on cul-de-sac on .48 level acre. Special features: master bedroom suite with fireplace, office, custom walk-in closets, marble master bath with spa shower, Jacuzzi, heated towel rack and heat lamp, oak floors throughout, venetian plaster walls in family room and entrance foyer, large banks of windows, six skylights and vaulted ceilings on first floor, solid brushed nickel hardware on all new solid wood doors, new Sub-Zero refrigerator and Fisher Paykel dishwasher, three updated baths, three fireplaces, and an above ground lower level with two doors to backyard.

Sale Price: $2,165,000
Taxes: $33,966

19 Kolbert Drive, Mamaroneck

This modern colonial was completely rebuilt and expanded in 2002. Located on a half acre on a cul-de-sac with Winged Foot Golf Course behind this property. Features include arched doorways, surround sound systems, modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite counters and separate dining area/walk-in pantry, and outdoor entertainment spaces.

Sale Price: $2,130,000
Taxes: $48,711

6 Tunstall Road

A classic brick colonial located in Edgewood section offers a formal living room with fireplace, office, modern eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, family room with a second fireplace, and a master bedroom with an adjoining sitting room and a large walk-in closet.

Sale Price: $1,142,500
Taxes: $29,256

126 Brambach Road

Dutch colonial on a cul-de-sac with hardwood floors throughout, two zone central air/heat, and an eat-in-kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter-top, island and double oven.

Sale Price: $850,000
Taxes: $17,228

151 Webster Road

Edgewood home with cobblestone/gravel driveway, front porch and slate roof, living room with wood burning fireplace and built-ins, formal dining room, new eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and center island, family room with built-ins (possible first floor bedroom), sliders to yard, full bath and garage access. Two additional bedrooms, one with access to walk-up attic/bonus space plus a new bath. The backyard is surrounded by mature evergreens. Taxes scheduled to be reduced to @ $12,500 with new assessment.

Sale Price: $739,000
Taxes: $17,488

Edgemont:

14 Campden Road

This fully renovated stone Tudor is located in the heart of the Cotswold neighborhood in the Edgemont school district. This modernized home features five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The eat-in-kitchen features concrete countertops, custom cabinetry, and top of the line appliances, including an eight burner Viking range, Subzero glass front refrigerator, two freezer drawers, wine fridge and Meile dishwasher.

Sale Price: $1,890,000
Taxes: $48,522

1 Azalea Court

Raised ranch on a cul-de-sac on .4457 acre with renovated gourmet eat-in kitchen and bathrooms. Wooden deck overlooking the level backyard, family room with sliding glass doors to yard, office suite with independent entrance and half bath, central air.

Sale Price: $1,136,700
Taxes: $28,224

27 Glenwood Road

This four bedroom in the heart of Old Edgemont has a new spa bath and double French doors flowing onto the blue-stone patio, remote controlled gas fireplace, finished lower level for office, den or playroom, crown moldings, hardwood floors, skylights, two car garage, gardener's shed, tool room and lots of storage.

Sale Price: $970,000
Taxes: $20,700

18 Roxbury Road

This English colonial in the Edgemont school district was recently renovated with top of the line appliances and central air. The family room has custom built-in cabinetry and sliders to an outdoor patio. The formal living room with bay window and fireplace leads to a separate dining room with bookcases lining one wall. There is a master bedroom with updated bath and two more bedrooms with updated hall bath. Recessed pinpoint lighting, polished wood floors, French doors.

Sale Price: $820,000
Taxes: $19,211

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Written by: Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 29 July 2015

Last week the Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation voted to preserve two homes and to clear the way for demolition of several more. We received many comments about the news from readers.... some about the preservation process and others about the members of the committee... when an architect who serves on the CHP also signed the application to demolish 11 Carstensan Road. See below for a few thoughts from our readers:

#1: I don't think 11 Carstensan is a particularly attractive house. The scale of the timbering on the facade is skimpy and the window sizes and shapes are not particularly attractive. It seems sort of like a Tudor - craftsman hybrid. And 1023 Post Road isn't likely to appeal to most buyers. Anyone who buys it won't have any economic incentive to do long-term, high-quality renovations, So it will sell cheap and get run down. That is NOT the best outcome for the neighborhood. Wouldn't it be better to create stricter architectural guidelines for ALL new homes, instead of imposing extreme penalties on a small minority of homeowners who want to demolish existing structures? I see so many multimillion dollar new homes in Scarsdale with glaring architectural defects. I bet these homes have the highest quality interior finishes, but the designs and lot placements are AWFUL! Misplaced stone facades, poorly sized dormers, snap on shutters, ugly roof lines, oversize for the lot... creating higher architectural standards for new construction would remove some of the economic incentive to demolish, without somewhat arbitrarily penalizing a small minority of homeowners. There many attractive homes in Scarsdale that date from 1900 - 1930. These are old homes, and many have had ill-advised renovations during their 100-year life spans. As time goes on, it will make sense to demolish more and more of these. Rather than impose draconian penalties on the owners of these homes, why not do something to ensure that the replacement homes will add as much to their neighborhoods in 2115, and some of these home do now?

#2: Shame on Choura: The corrupt face of developers architects trying to line their own pockets while appearing to volunteer their time is there for everyone to see. I would hazard a guess that Bana sold her services to the owner on her special ability to obtain the approval of demolition. The committee at the minimum should dismiss Choura and consider banning all people who live off the profession in town. What more evidence do you need of blatant abuse of position?

#3 I respect the people who have donated their time and energy to serve on the committee but more rules need to be put into place to preserve the homes, character and overall feel of the town. I live down the street from 110 Brewster Road. I am disgusted that this house will be torn down. The property is only .17 acres!! What will be built on that tiny lot that is worth it?! The house will likely overwhelm the property, tower over neighboring homes (see current homes being built on Huntington and Brewster Road). A particular HOME may not be deemed overall "historical" but a home that is nearly 100 years old is adding to the charm and character of this town. It is sized appropriately on the lot in comparison to neighboring homes and creates an overall community feel. The town is losing this. Please be careful.

#4: It's difficult to understand the need to demolish 110 Brewster but I'm sure builder will speculate that a new home towering over its neighbors with a prominent two car garage will sell.

Sales:

239 Fox Meadow Road

New classic fieldstone colonial with customization, including entry hall with curved staircase, two story family room and open kitchen with center island and butler's pantry. The living room has french doors to a bluestone patio. A mudroom with cubbies and garage on first level also leads to back staircase to second level loft perfect for study, office or play area. The master suite has two walk-in-closets and a spa bath. There are three additional family bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The lower level is fully finished with a playroom, fireplace, private guest room and full bath. Additional amenities include spray foam insulation, detailed millwork, hardwood floors and thoughtful appointments.

Sale Price: $2,800,000
Taxes: TBD

31 Bradford Road

Located in Quaker Ridge, this classic center hall colonial has a great room with soaring ceilings off the custom designed granite kitchen, which opens onto a large deck. French doors and floor to ceiling windows overlook the in ground pool and bluestone patio with built- in barbecue. The main floor has millwork and wood floors, a formal dining room, living room with a wood burning fire place, office with custom built-ins, powder room and main floor laundry all enhanced by surround sound. The second level features a master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite marble bath, three additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and large walk-up attic. Walk out lower level recreation/media room with French doors leading to the patio has custom built-ins, as well as an exercise room, full bath and a powder room.

Sale Price: $2,550,000
Taxes: $40,362

17 Tisdale Road

Fully updated stone front colonial in Crane Berkley neighborhood with views of pond and park. This home features wood floors and architectural details with extensive perennial plantings and masonry work with multiple patios and terraces in the fully fenced, private yard. New water heater (December 2013), driveway repaved in 2013, Marvin windows installed (all but five) in 2000 and 2007. Stated square footage does not include additional 360 square foot finished rec room with fireplace in lower level.

Sale Price: $2,102,500
Taxes: $40,903

141 Brite Avenue

This home has an entry with double height ceiling, kitchen with granite island and breakfast room which opens to a family room, living room and dining room with shared gas fireplace, speakers in kitchen, family room, dining room and basement, nine foot ceilings on the first floor, and a finished lower level with playroom, bedroom/office and full bath, with approximately 1100 square feet.

Sale Price: $2,088,000
Taxes: $47,950

42 Springdale Road

Two story home on .44 acre of landscaped property. This home features an abundance of upgrades including a state of the art eat-in chef's kitchen (stainless appliances, two dishwashers, two ovens, custom cabinetry and closets, built-in desk, pantry, space for second washer/dryer) opens to a new Bluestone patio. A two story entry, living room with fireplace, dining room (seats 16), butler's pantry, family room with fireplace and new powder room. The master bedroom suite (his and hers walk-in closets, shoe closet, office, and master bath with heated floors, self sanitizing jacuzzi, large shower, vanity with double sink and ample storage) complete the first level. The second floor has three large bedrooms, new bath with oversized vanity with double sinks and easily accessible attic storage. Hardwood floors, new portico, walkway and retaining wall. Indoor/outdoor sound system.

Sale Price: $1,800,000
Taxes: $31,193

4 Adrian Circle

This Quaker Ridge contemporary colonial home on a cul-de-sac features an entry hall, formal dining room with built-ins, eat-in kitchen with island and marble counter tops leading to a screened-in porch with views to private lush backyard, family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace and spectacular views of level landscaped property and Winged Foot Golf Course. The powder room, guest room, full bath, laundry and garage complete the first level. The second floor boasts a master bedroom suite with sitting room and updated marble bath, three additional bedrooms and updated hall bath. The lower level has a playroom and office/game room with access to backyard.

Sale Price: $1,700,000
Taxes: $33,965

23 Cushman Road

This center hall colonial located in the Heathcote estate area has been remodeled in 2005 with a chef's kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances and granite counter tops, two zone heat/air conditioning, master bedroom and bath, high ceilings, three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Also has a partially finished basement and high efficiency sani dry basement air filtration system and dehumidifier.

Sale Price: $1,450,000
Taxes: $27,387

44 Tunstall Road

Classic front to back 1920's center hall brick colonial on quiet tree lined street in Edgewood situated on level .20 acres with five bedrooms, 3.1 baths, hardwood floors, leaded windows, a custom kitchen, formal dining room and living room with fireplace. The recently renovated kitchen features a subzero refrigerator, Viking appliances and marble counter-tops. All the baths have been renovated.

Sale Price: $1,410,000
Taxes: $28,550

17 Donellan Road

A classic three-story Greenacres colonial with an entry hall that provides views of the entire first floor, stunning floors, living room, abundant windows, and spacious bedrooms. A lower level provides a powder room and a large open space.

Sale Price: $1,389,000
Taxes: $26,071

6 Gatehouse Road

This ranch home has a high ceiling entry foyer, a living room, a family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, a bedroom, hall bath, an en-suite master bedroom and walk-in closet, an additional en-suite bedroom, laundry room, and a level yard.

Sale Price: $1,385,000
Taxes: $36,000

10 Barry Road

Center hall colonial with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, located in Edgewood. Off the living room is a den/office/powder room and access to a large deck. Off kitchen is a family room with skylight and door to yard. There is surround sound in family room and dining room speakers. Property is flat and usable.

Sale Price: $1,271,000
Taxes: $24,193

79 Carman Road

This colonial is in Edgewood, with a Four Seasons® sun room, flat yard, hardwood floors, new central air conditioning, new gas furnace, hot water heating, eat in kitchen, high efficiency appliances, walk-in closet, walk-out basement, and tremendous storage.

Sale Price: $808,000
Taxes: $14,531

39 Weaver Street

Heathcote Colonial situated on .39 acres, with side hall entry, classic floor plan, spacious eat-in kitchen with sliders to patio and backyard. Hardwood floors throughout, three bedrooms, two baths, living room with working fireplace, and walk-up attic for storage.

Sale Price: $710,000
Taxes: $19,781

100 Dunwoodie Street

Colonial with updated kitchen, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout, finished lower level playroom or family room. Eligible for membership at Lake Isle Country Club for pool, tennis and golf.

Sale Price: $637,500
Taxes: $19,904

153 Nelson Road

This home has a Dutch front door leading to a living room with fireplace. There is a heated family/sun room looking out on a flat back yard. One bedroom on the first floor and two on the second floor. 1.5 baths. Good mechanicals -- all in working order.

Sale Price: $560,000
Taxes: $14,716

Edgemont:

350 Old Army Road

This five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath Edgemont colonial on an acre of property has a rocking chair front porch, wide plank hardwood floors, four fireplaces, driveway, a two-car detached garage and specimen plantings.

Sale Price: $795,000
Taxes: $26,307

Featured Listings:

62 Birchall Drive, Scarsdale

Majestically set in Scarsdale's prestigious Murray Hill one approaches this elegant 6 bedroom white washed brick colonial with a sweeping circular drive. This sundrenched home is beautifully landscaped with formal gardens and rolling lawns and includes a pool, cabana and prominent pergola. The proportions of the living room, dining room, foyer, family room and playroom, make for gracious entertaining with numerous doors opening to the property. There are stunning architectural details throughout this classic masterpiece. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most admired homes in Scarsdale. For more information, click here.

List Price: $6,395,000

72 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale

Bright renovated elegant Tudor with slate roof (2001) on over 1 acre of lushly landscaped property in Scarsdale's prestigious Murray Hill section. Among the many amenities and improvements is a three room guest wing with ADA bathroom and separate entrance. The foyer opens to a gracious dining room perfect for large gatherings and an elegant living room. The spectacular family room opens to magnificent formal gardens and a beautiful pool with its own cabana and kitchenette. The kitchen has an attached breakfast/great room drenched with light. All of the bathrooms and kitchen have been renovated. Upstairs is a master suite like no other with his and her dressing and bathrooms, walk-in closets, porch overlooking the property and a library leading to a fantastic sitting room/office (23' by 24') complete with gas fireplace and custom built-in desks. There is an enviable wine cellar in the lower level as well as laundry and play area. This is a masterpiece waiting for its new owner. For more information, click here.

List Price: $4,025,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 22 July 2015

Another banner week for home sales as new families move in to enjoy summer in Scarsdale.  Lots of sales and featured listings below.

Sales:

35 Brookby Road

Colonial reminiscent of the French countryside. Enter through a gate enhanced by stone walls and maples, weeping willows, flowering dogwoods, all surrounded by a babbling brook. This property has been sold with both the house that sits on 1.75 acres and the additional tax lot at 0.73 acre.

Sale Price: $3,525,000
Taxes: $75,914

4 Burgess Road

Colonial on a level .60 acre with a patio and 20 x 40 pool with Jacuzzi. Renovated and expanded in 2000. First floor has an entry with staircase, living room with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen with island and breakfast area. Kitchen has sliding doors that lead to patio. A study, office and full bath complete this level. Five bedrooms, slate roof, permanent generator.

Sale Price: $2,300,000
Taxes: $51,510

12 Forest Lane

Classic six bedroom, 3.2 bath colonial with oversized living room with stone fireplace and French doors to a wraparound deck, a spacious dining room and a gourmet kitchen with center island, breakfast area and family room.

Sale Price: $2,203,000
Taxes: $38,215

21 Vanderbilt Road

New construction in Heathcote. Hardwood floors, custom millwork and carefully executed details throughout. Kitchen with stainless appliances and breakfast area. Adjacent family room with fireplace and doors to deck in flat backyard. Central vacuum, master bedroom suite with luxury bath and two walk-in closets. Walk-out lower level with huge recreation/exercise room plus caregiver bedroom/bath. Large closets and storage throughout. Convenient second floor laundry. Heated attached two-car garage with fully-outfitted mud room. Professionally landscaped with trees, specimen plantings, and lawn sprinkler.

Sale Price: $2,130,000
Taxes: TBD

19 Olmsted Road

Contemporary style home in Fox Meadow. New St. Charles kitchen with Calacutta Gold counter-tops and backsplash. Stainless appliances include Viking six burner Professional series range and Sub-Zero. Sprawling "loft-like" space with high ceilings dominated by large windows throughout.

Sale Price: $1,995,000
Taxes: $29,705

78 Carthage Road

Renovated tudor with entrance foyer, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large family room with door to yard, modern eat-in kitchen with door to patio/pool and natural gas barbeque, guest powder room. Second Floor has the master bedroom with two large walk-in closets, master bath with double sinks, whirlpool tub, toilet room, steam shower. Additional three bedrooms, hall bathroom and laundry room. Third floor has an open area, bedroom with hall bathroom and storage. Lower level has a playroom, gym, crafts room/office. Two car garage with loft area.

Sale Price: $1,789,000
Taxes: $40,981

22 Aspen Road

Renovated home with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms features living room with fireplace and oversized windows, family room with cathedral ceilings, dining room, eat-in-kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylight, Sub zero refrigerator, granite countertops, sliders to the large patio, first floor master bedroom with walk-in closet, master bathroom, two additional bedrooms, hall full bathroom, bedroom/study, powder room. Second floor features one more bedroom with en suite bath, entertainment room/playroom with high ceilings. Amenities include hardwood floors throughout, central air, upgraded electric, two car garage. Located on 0.35 professionally landscaped acre.

Sale Price: $1,760,000
Taxes: $36,010

65 Greenacres Avenue

Traditional center hall colonial on private one third acre with in-ground gunite pool. Special features include updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, three new Anderson sliders, all rooms very generous in size, cheerful above ground lower level with door out to pool and property, laundry room off kitchen with separate entrance, loads of closet and storage space throughout, attached two-car garage, level backyard with total privacy.

Sale Price: $1,650,000
Taxes: $30,859

21 Rectory Lane

This home offers five bedrooms and four full renovated baths. The living room with picture windows facing south has a fireplace. Enjoy a renovated eat-in kitchen with new bay windows. Also on the main floor is a dining room and guest bedroom/office with adjoining full bath. A few steps up to a second floor with master suite to the left and the other two bedrooms/bath to the right. The lower level (above grade) has a family room, windowed porch with granite floor, bedroom and full bathroom with steam shower. A laundry room that opens to a two car garage is accessed from this floor. This home is on .37 acre property with fenced in backyard. An application from builder Bobby Ben Simon to demolish the home was approved at the July 21st meeting of the Committee for Historic Preservation.

Sale Price: $1,600,000
Taxes: $33,778

1209 Post Road

This historic farmhouse (the Tompkins-McCabe house) was originally built in 1799 and has been beautifully renovated and expanded. It sits on .67 acre of property with landscaped flowering gardens that bloom continuously throughout the seasons. This Colonial farmhouse has six bedrooms, three baths and a powder room. There is also a legal cottage on the property with a bedroom, full bath, living room and kitchenette. Amenities include a covered porch, original wide-plank wood flooring, two-car garage, gas heat, multi-zone heat and central air, alarm system, sprinkler lawn system, new master bath, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a state-of-the-art professional chef's kitchen with island. Renovations blend antique charm with modern amenities. This unique property offers a private setting, a restored farmhouse, professionally cultivated gardens and a cottage.

Sale Price: $1,464,000
Taxes: $31,198

272 Boulevard

Colonial home offers entry foyer with guest closet, powder room with a window, living room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen with breakfast area and sliding glass doors out to a deck and yard. Off the kitchen is a door that goes to the driveway. Second Floor: Master bedroom with two closets, large bedroom and third bedroom has a walk-in closet. Updated hall bathroom with high ceiling and skylight. Walk-up attic. Lower level is unfinished with laundry area. Many improvements: kitchen, second floor bath, windows, central air, gas furnace.

Sale Price: $838,000
Taxes: $16,379

142 Boulevard

Fox Meadow home with freshly painted interior, newly refinished hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, walkout basement with playroom and walk-up attic (additional 315 square feet). Scarsdale and Eastchester town privileges include resident membership rights to Lake Isle Golf And Tennis Club (small portion of house in Eastchester).

Sale Price: $780,000
Taxes: $9,813

Edgemont:

21 Argyle Road

This classic colonial features four bedrooms, two and a half baths and has been completely renovated in 2004 with Pella windows and doors, partial new roof (2011), copper gutters, a new electrical system, central vacuum, and central air. The updated cooks kitchen features a Wolf double oven and six burner stovetop and griddle, Subzero refrigerator, wine cooler, marble countertops and Waterworks tile. The kitchen opens to the dining room. A living room with wood burning fireplace and a family room complete the first level. Upstairs features a master suite with a dressing room, three bedrooms and a hall bath. There is also a finished attic and walk out basement. Outside, the wrap around deck (accessed through both the kitchen and living room) faces east with views of the sunrise and overlooks terraced gardens.

Sale Price: $1,065,000
Taxes: $23,409

14 Kaateskill Place

This home features a deck overlooking the level private yard on the end of a cul-de-sac and gardens with specimen plantings. Recent improvements include kitchen/bath updates, refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and more.

Sale Price: $600,000
Taxes: $21,768

Featured Listings:

49 Carthage Road,
Scarsdale

BRAND NEW FOR 2016! Opportunity for you to customize, if you wish. 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Colonial to be built in sought after Scarsdale Heathcote neighborhood by respected 2nd generation builder. Special features include 9ft. high ceilings on all three levels, tray ceiling in Master bedroom suite, Kitchen open to Family room accessing backyard patio, Great location convenient to Elementary School, Scarsdale Pool Complex, 5 Corners shopping and Scarsdale train station. You can have it all in Scarsdale. For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,895,000

5 Robin Hill Rd, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont

Privacy and proximity. This unique house is close walking distance to elementary, high school, train, and village amenities on a quiet street. It sits on top of Robin Hill with a half-acre of two sub-dividable lots, far from the street providing privacy in both the front yard and seclusion in its huge park like backyard. Lower level has a playroom with separate entrance to patio and backyard. New lighting fixtures added throughout the inside and outside of house. Bessler attic added in 2013, in addition to attic space on bedroom level. Many landscaping additions to property throughout including 8 mature Crabapple and Dogwood trees, miniature irrigation system installed at front of the house for Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and flower beds. Newly stained and polished wood floors with fresh coat of paint on inside and outside of house. For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,275,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 15 July 2015

Is the Scarsdale building moratorium on homes that use gravel to meet lot coverage requirements causing a decrease in the number of building projects or demolitions? The Scarsdale Board of Trustees enacted the moratorium in February 2015 and recently extended it to October 2015 to give themselves time to study the issue.

At the hearing on the extension of the moratorium, a builder complained that the moratorium was impacting his business and a homeowner said that it prevented him from filing plans to construct a swimming pool.

In order to figure out if the moratorium is having an impact, we looked at the numbers and spoke to a few experts. From what we can see, the moratorium has not caused a decrease in building activity around Scarsdale.

First, we looked at the number of applications to the Committee for Historic Preservation for home demolitions. Here's the data for the last several years:

This chart shows that the number of applications is very steady.

Next we asked Village Planner Elizabeth Marrinan for her observations, and after looking at the data and the traffic at the building department she said, "As for your question as to whether the moratorium seems to have slowed permit applications, from what I see and hear, I think the answer is no."

Realtor and member of the Board of Architectural Review Jack Miller said, "I do not believe that the moratorium is meant as a punitive measure (as a few builders have expressed), but rather a way for the Village to gain some space to make a well informed decision about building codes, especially FAR, setbacks, and massing guidelines as they move forward.

I haven't seen a drop in applications for new homes or renovations, and judging by the CHP agenda they too haven't seen a drop in demolitions.

As far as "economics" go, it seems that the younger Millennials moving out from the city want NEW construction. They are a well-educated group of hard working young folks who don't want to be bothered with the day-to-day maintenance and continual upkeep of older homes. I heard a funny story about a young gentleman who just purchased a very expensive new home knocking on his neighbor's door to borrow a hammer. Who doesn't own a hammer?"

Last we got the following comments from Paul Fontana of the Cum Laude Group, popular contractors in Scarsdale:

"One important distinction to understand is the difference between the following requirements which are related, but not the same:

1) Lot coverage, which is the amount of space on a property that is covered with impermeable substances. This can be the actual house, driveways, patios, walls or anything else through which water does not pass.

2) FAR, which is the size of the living space of a house (on all floors, sometimes the basement, depending on the height of the first floor) relative to the size of the lot.

3) Building coverage, which is the size of the footprint of the house and accessory buildings.

The proposed new law about gravel really targets the lot coverage more than any of the other regulations. Developers and homeowners will still design and build houses that will be plenty big, they will just have smaller driveways, smaller patios and probably not have pools on anything smaller than 3/4 acre lots.

Some towns, like Rye and Harrison, have no provisions for lot coverage at all. Permeability of substances is not a criterion at all.

The smaller and middle size lots will be the most affected by this regulation if it passes. The large estates will be still be able to expand their houses and add pools.

This code change will also create a large number of non-conforming houses that will have difficulty renovating in the future.

I suspect that homeowners will design what they have to in order to conform to the new code, but that many will expand their driveways and patios after C.O.s are issued."

Sales:

15 Wheelock Road

2000 Heathcote colonial on .61 acre property. First floor: two story entrance foyer, nine foot ceilings throughout, library with French doors, living room with fireplace, dining room, mudroom, custom kitchen, granite counter tops, center island, opens to family room (20 x 31) with French doors to private yard. Second Floor: master suite with sitting room, bedroom, two walk in closets and bathroom w/ marble throughout, his and her sinks, three additional bedrooms with two baths and laundry. Lower Level: playroom, full bathroom, extra room. Hardwood floors throughout.

Sale Price: $2,995,000
Taxes: $44,224

45 Lockwood Road

This 1938 Colonial is in Crane Berkeley, a prime Fox Meadow location. Over 4600 interior sq. feet of living on .29 acres of private flat property with easy access to yard and patio from family room, dining room, breakfast/family room. First floor: entrance foyer, library with fireplace, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast/family room, butler's pantry, backstairs to second floor and lower level, mudroom off kitchen and garage, powder room, plus second family room with skylights. Second Floor: master bedroom with new bathroom (double sink, steam shower and whirlpool tub), two bedrooms with adjoining bath, bedroom with hall bath, and additional bedroom/bath. Lower Level: playroom with fireplace, gym, crafts room and laundry room.

Sale Price: $2,360,000
Taxes: $42,828

30 Greenacres Avenue

Brick center hall colonial on .45 acre with architectural details throughout including a green tile roof. Gracious entry hall, living room with fireplace, doors to sunroom with French doors to deck, formal dining room, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, family room and powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs to master suite with two walk in closets and marble bath, two additional bedrooms with adjoining playroom and updated marble bath. The third floor has two bedrooms, hall bath and plenty of storage. There is a walk out finished lower level playroom, with powder room, laundry room and storage.

Sale Price: $1,860,000
Taxes: $35,718

25 Kent Road

This home is on .50 acres with a heated pool and spa set back from the home. The entire property is fenced in. The house has an entry hall, living room/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 has a master bedroom with updated bathroom and two bedrooms with an updated hall bathroom. Third level has two additional bedrooms with another updated hall bathroom. There is a two-car tandem garage that holds four cars plus additional storage. Laundry room and unfinished lower level with more storage.

Sale Price: $1,600,000
Taxes: $31,111

11 Harcourt Road

Colonial in the heart of Fox Meadow with a new country kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, screened sun-porch with access to fenced-in play area and yard, living room/fireplace with access to library/office, hardwood floors, new windows, attic for work space/exercise and additional bedroom and bath, perfect for au-pair or guest room. Lower level has additional 500 square feet finished space with playroom, utility room, laundry and garage access.

Sale Price: $1,500,000
Taxes: $32,136

11 Ridgecrest East

Fully renovated Greenacres home on .22 acre has five bedrooms and three full and a half bath, and an eat-in kitchen/family room with patio overlooking yard.

Sale Price: $1,283,500
Taxes: $24,783

8 Prince Willows Lane

Completely renovated ranch home with open floor plan located in Quaker Ridge on .3+ acre level property. An inviting front porch leads to entryway, large living room/picture window/wood burning fireplace and dining room. The new eat in kitchen features a large center island with granite, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including French door & wine refrigerators, pendant lighting, desk area and side door to new wrap around paver patio overlooking the backyard. Eating area opens to the family room with wood burning fireplace and door leading to the patio. A private family bedroom wing is off the foyer leading to a master bedroom with new bathroom, two closets, two family bedrooms and updated hall bath with double sinks. New roof, alarm system, lawn sprinkler, air conditioning, washer/dryer, generator hook up, new driveway with Belgium Block curbing.

Sale Price: $1,255,000
Taxes: $23,419

106 Walworth Avenue

Center-hall colonial in walk-to-train Greenacres neighborhood. This home sits on a large, flat .34 acre of private property with four bedrooms, three full and one half baths. The master bedroom has a private updated bathroom. Other amenities include all new hardwood flooring, updated bathrooms and kitchen, central air, gas heat, newer windows, screened porch and a fenced rear yard.

Sale Price: $1,180,000
Taxes: $23,260

Edgemont:

7 Greenville Road

A Bauhaus style mid century contemporary on .70 of an acre with free form pond like in ground pool. New gourmet kitchen/granite/stainless steel top of the line appliances connects to a step down family room and French doors leading to slate patio. Star of $1,872 not included in the stated property taxes. New roof 2009, new hot water heater 2015.

Sale Price: $1,300,000
Taxes: $33,105

250 Beverly Road

Center hall colonial set on nearly half acre in the #1 rated Edgemont school district. Full of architectural details, such as hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, large center island, top of the line appliances, under cabinet and recessed lighting and sliding doors to lovely patio and large backyard. A sweeping staircase leads from the entry foyer to a second floor landing, with three bedrooms and a hall bath. Master bedroom suite with a walk in closet with built-ins and a private master bath. New Roof (2012) and HVAC (2013).

Sale Price: $1,195,000
Taxes: $33,441

136 Delhi Road

Colonial in prime Edgemont location on .17 acre property offers potential to expand or update. Features eat-in kitchen, gas fuel, hardwood floors, perennial gardens and a large, flat back yard.

Sale Price: $741,660
Taxes: $16,274

3 Skytop Road

Special features and updates include new siding, refinished hardwood floors throughout, outfitted closets, new boiler and water heater, updated alarm system, new appliances, and new bay window in living room. Lower level completely redone with new windows, hi hats, new flooring and built-ins. Fenced property with new landscaping.

Sale Price: $665,000
Taxes: $18,720