Home Sales: It's a Wrap for 2022
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- Written by Jordi Wiener
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As we reach the end of 2022, here are the home sales for the final week of the year:
Sales
9 Wildwood Road
Tudor nestled on a 0.6-acre property in Scarsdale’s sought-after Quaker Ridge neighborhood. This residence surpasses expectations with its formal and informal living spaces, including room to work from home, and a living room featuring a two story vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Inside, a vestibule opens to the entrance hall and leads guests to the living room detailed with wood paneling, leaded windows, a stately fireplace, and french doors to the screened porch overlooking the property. The living room also opens to a dining room with direct access to the stone patio for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The main level also includes a family room with fireplace with an ensuite full bath, a powder room, and multiple coat closets throughout. Off the updated kitchen, two additional bedrooms, (one is used as a playroom), plus a full bathroom complete the first floor. The second level presents three bedrooms including a primary bedroom suite featuring a large leaded window, closets and two bathrooms (one is powder room and the second a full bath). Two bedrooms share a newly renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom with two sinks and a spa shower unit. The walkout lower level features a updated family room with a fireplace, door to the yard, recreation room, laundry room, and storage space. A two-car garage with a driveway complete this residence. The rarely offered private property offers room for play and entertaining and room for a pool. The sellers are relocating overseas and are heartbroken to leave this home.
Sale Price: $1,590,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,808
Assessed Value: $1,160,900
1221 Post Road
Don't miss this opportunity to own a home in the Greenacres neighborhood! This classic brick Colonial has been lovingly cared for by the same family since 1965 and now awaits a new owner to make it their own. On the first floor you'll find a entry hall, a living room with a fireplace and built-ins, a sunroom with sliders to the backyard, a dining room, a home office, an eat-in kitchen, powder room and nine foot ceiling heights. The second floor includes the primary bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms, a bonus room previously used as a bedroom, and a hall bath. The walk-up unfinished attic presents numerous possibilities for additional living space. Also, the large basement is unfinished, but also has lots of potential. The backyard is expansive and private.
Sale Price: $960,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,945
Assessed Value: $750,000
57 Sprain Valley Road
Zen-like views the minute you enter this Edgemont Ranch prominently sited on an 9/10ths of an acre with room for pool. Nestled among mature plantings, appreciate this restful one-level living oasis with a eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room with deck access, primary bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, separate laundry room, plus two more bedrooms and hall bathroom. A family room, with large sliders to a stone patio leading to the backyard, home office, full bath and oodles of storage occupies the lower level, which offers an additional 1100 square feet. This Edgemont home has a whole house Generac generator and a new sprinkler system and is ready for the next generation of festive gatherings, birthday parties and intimate dinners. Move right-in and start living!
Sale Price: $915,000
Real Estate Taxes: $34,547
Assessed Value: $1,046,000
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6 Cooper Road, Scarsdale
6 Bedrooms, 7.1 Bathrooms, 9,200 Square Feet
Westchester's #1 Luxury Homes Builder, KOSL Building, blends tradition with chic elegance throughout its luxurious masterpiece. Exterior and interior artful details combined with open floor plan that includes 10' 1st floor, 9' 2nd floor and 9' basement. Coffered ceilings, graciously proportioned rooms, custom millwork, four fireplaces, three-car heated gar, 8 zones AC/Radiant heat in all bathrooms. The main floor has huge great room with French doors leading to Pergola covered stone patio, ultimate chef's kitchen with sunny breakfast area. Unprecedented offering that includes: pool, generator, gym, kids' party room/bar and more. The very best location in Scarsdale. Murray Hill Estate area.
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Sale price: $7,650,000
2 Ardmore Road, Scarsdale
5 Bedrooms, 4.1 Bathrooms, 4,765 Square Feet
Brand new home to-be-built in Heathcote in a great location - walk to Heathcote Elementary School, Scarsdale Town Pool, Crossway Field, Playground and Tennis Courts. This 2023 Colonial home is 4,765 square feet on .20 acres which includes five-bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, first floor has an amazing kitchen with center island, family room with gas fireplace, living room, dining room, study and mudroom off the two-car garage. Second floor offers four-bedrooms/four-bathrooms including a private rooftop terrace off the master bedroom for viewing the evening stars. Lower level is finished with tons of recreational space for everyone's hobbies and interests, plus a bar area with a refrigerator and the fifth bedroom/bath. Ten foot ceilings on first floor and nine foot on second floor and lower level. Four-zones for heat and air conditioning. Top-of-the-line appliances. Pick your finishes!
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Sale price: $3,495,000
End of Year Home Sales
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- Written by Jordi Wiener
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As the year comes to a close, here are a few home sales at prices closer to assessed values than we've seen in recent months:
Sales
55 Fayette Road
Welcome to this Colonial in the Heathcote section of Scarsdale. This turnkey home is well located. The first floor includes a living room with fireplace, dining room, St. Charles kitchen with Wolf range, hood, SubZero refrigerator, marble countertops and door to a deck for entertaining, family room/den and full guest bath. The second floor has a primary bedroom with en-suite bath and skylight and three additional family bedrooms and hall bath with a remote controlled skylight. Pull down stairs make the attic available for storage. The lower level has a play area with baseboard heating and also ductless heat and AC. An exercise room/office has California Closet built-ins. Don't miss the wine cellar off the laundry area. Square footage includes the lower level.
Sale Price: $1,460,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,751
Assessed Value: $1,056,539
19 Boulder Brook Road
Welcome Home! Home sitting on almost half an acre for Summer entertaining and fun! Interior flow lends itself to busy family living as well as hosting a huge crowd. Come take a look. You won't be disappointed.
Sale Price: $1,268,930
Real Estate Taxes: $31,583
Assessed Value: $1,292,500
8 Secor Road
Classic Heathcote home in the center of it all! This 4 bedroom 3.1 bath tudor is located on a dead end cul de sac street. Kitchen with appliances. Granite countertops to a deck. Finished walking up the 3rd floor. Finished basement. Back yard with a deck. Great house for entertaining. Long driveway can fit many cars with an attached garage. Owner priced to sell! This one is the deal of the year! House is occupied by a tenant.
Sale Price: $1,250,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,647
Assessed Value: $1,050,000
304 Old Army Road
Buyer signed contract; A/O, still showing. Discover the Best Value in Edgemont! This stone front home on 1/3 acre of grounds is perfectly located. With easy access to the multi-level deck and patio with plenty of room for friends and family, you will love entertaining in this home with renovated bathrooms and hardwood floors! Enjoy the family room with a fireplace and half bath.Call for a private tour.
Sale Price: $870,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,496
Assessed Value: $980,300
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45 Birch Road, Briarcliff Manor
5 Bedrooms, 7.1 Bathrooms, 4,800 Square Feet
New build. A remarkable synthesis of architectural detail and present-day flair. Rooms unfold with ease throughout a warm and inviting floor-plan. 10-foot ceilings add volume to graciously scaled interior spaces impeccably appointed with handsome millwork & high-end finishes. Notable attributes include an expansive 3-story entrance hall, a Quintessential Chef’s kitchen/center island/butler’s pantry/rear staircases, spacious dining room, home office/guest room, multiple fireplaces, primary bedroom/fireplace/spa-like bath, second floor media room/bath, all en-suite bedrooms, open staircase to walk-out lower level, mudroom/service entrance, 3-car garage, 5-zone climate control, & irrigation system. A wrap-porch with access to a bluestone patio surrounded by one-acre of landscaped grounds with room for a pool. Walkable to Village shops, pool, tennis, and library. Moments to major highways and trains. An enticing manifest of skilled craftsmanship and quality materials offering an effortless lifestyle.
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Sale price: $3,200,000
100A High Point Road, Scarsdale PO/Edgemont
4 Bedrooms, 3.1 Bathrooms, 4,100 Square Feet
Let Welcome Homes build your dream home at the end of a private cul-de-sac in the Edgemont School District on 1.91 acres. The Oasis 4 Grand Model includes four-bedrooms, three full baths, one powder room, and also has flexible space that can be used as a fifth bedroom or office. This house features two well appointed primary suites with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms; one of the bedrooms is located on the main floor. The open kitchen is equipped with a large island that provides ample seating overlooking the living and dining spaces with an abundance of light from the large glass wall that slides open to blend the indoor and outdoor living. A walk-out unfinished lower level is also included. Customizations available. Potential for a pool. Also available as land listing alone. Buyers can get financing for this project.
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Sale price: $2,393,750
Historic Preservation Hangs in the Balance
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- Written by Joanne Wallenstein
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The fate of a mid-century modern home at 76 Birchall Drive owned by the Milstein family, hangs in the balance again. As previously reported, the Committee for Historic Preservation held three meetings earlier in the year to consider an application filed by the family’s attorney to take down the now vacant 7,000 square foot home on over 3 acres --and ultimately voted to deny it at their September 20, 2022 meeting.
Now the Milstein’s lawyers are appealing this decision to the Scarsdale Board of Trustees and have called in attorney Lucia Chiocchio from Cuddy and Feder who has been successful in the past in winning appeals to demolish historic homes in Scarsdale.
If successful, local developer Bobby Ben Simon plans to take down the ranch and pool house, subdivide the property and build two MacMansions in its place. In fact, earlier in the year, before the application was denied or a subdivision was approved, Ben Simon advertised a 9,200 square foot home for $8.75 million at “78 Birchall Drive,” an address that does not exist on the Scarsdale map.
The application was only narrowly denied by the committee as two of the seven members were absent and the approval would have required four votes. At the September 20 meeting, board members Jonathan Lerner and Talaiya Safdar voted to deny the demolition, and Adam Lindenbaum, Kevin Reed and Wendy Goldstein votes to approve it. However, the absent members, Lauren Bender and Mark Behr both indicated that they were against the demolition though they were not given the opportunity to vote remotely. If they had, the vote would have been four against demolition to three in favor, which would have been a more decisive outcome from the committee.
At the three meetings of the Committee for Historic Preservation, a group of neighbors presented substantial evidence to support the preservation of the house, including the determination that the architect, Simon Zelnick, was a master due to his renown architectural work, his accolades, and his status as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. CHP members who voted to deny the application maintain that Zelnick is indeed a master.
Committee members who voted to deny the application believe the home satisfies the criteria in the preamble of the historic preservation code which considers the homes “level of significance in American history, architecture, archelogy, engineering and culture present in the building as well as the integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship.” They supported the criteria that the home “embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type of construction, mid-century modern, that possesses high artistic value."
They found that “76 Birchall Drive occupies almost 3 acres of this iconic street and is very much required to remain standing in order to maintain the integrity of its location, the design and setting of this neighborhood.” Further supporting their claims was the materials and workmanship, and that the home is one of the few remaining mid-century modern homes in Scarsdale.
On the subject of property rights, committee members who voted against the application said when weighing, “property owner’s rights against the need for historical preservation,” those who voted in favor of the application gave “more weight to the positions of the nonresident property owners over the position of the six neighboring property owners and residents speaking in favor of the denial of the application because of the potential adverse effect that an approved petition would have on the neighborhood and their property values.”
Those who voted to approve the application argued it did not meet the criteria in the preamble, that Zelnick was not a master and that the home was not mentioned in Professor Dolkart’s 2012 Reconnaissance Survey of Scarsdale. The also argued that repairs and renovations to the house diminished the original design.
About Zelnick they argue that he is not a master, saying, though “his status as an AIA Fellow is rare and impressive, his achievements did not rise to the level of “generally recognized” greatness,’ and though he was noted for his design of a synagogue in Riverdale, the Joyce Theater and Barracini Candy stores, he was “a jack of all trades,” and not well known for his mid-century modern homes.
They also contend that the homes does not possess high artistic value and should not be saved “simply because it is rare and among the best of what Scarsdale has to offer within this architectural style.”
Read the memo from the committee and the appeal from the attorney here:
The next step for the applicant is an appeal before the Scarsdale Board of Trustees, which was originally scheduled for Monday night December 12, 2022, but was postponed. At that hearing, the attorney for the Milsteins will make their case and members of the Committee for Historic Preservation can speak and present their case for and against. Though the neighbors supplied much of the evidence to defend the home, the Village attorney says that the public will not have an opportunity to comment at the hearing, making it a one-sided appeal. It should be noted that there is nothing in Village Code which bars the public from commenting at the hearing.
This case again tests the limits of Scarsdale’s Historic Preservation code which is meeting an increasing number of challenges from developers who wish to exploit the landscape for their enrichment. Between the subjective nature of the historic preservation code, the mixed resolve of members of the Committee for Historic Preservation and Village Trustees and deep pockets of landowners and builders, preserving Scarsdale’s historic homes is problematic, to say the least.
Real Estate: Holiday Home Sales
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- Written by Jordi Wiener
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Sales
14 Broadmoor Road
Welcome to 14 Broadmoor Road, located on a street in the Scarsdale school district. A home designed for entertaining, it boasts a 55ft salt water swimming pool w/ slate decking & a fenced in backyard w/ outdoor kitchen and a whole house gas generator. Situated on almost 3/4 of an acre, it has a stone façade, slate roof & is surrounded by plantings. The 1st floor offers hardwood floors, powder room, kitchen w/ high ceilings & french doors to backyard, living room w/ fireplace & bar area leading to dining room. Abutting the kitchen is a coffee bar w/ 2 wine refrigerators, laundry & den w/ fireplace. The primary bdrm suite consists of an en-suite bath w/ shower, closet & cedar closets. Additional 2 bdrms w/ Jack & Jill bath & storage on 2nd floor. The 3rd floor bdrm has a full bath & access to attic. Separate loft space w/ office. Lower level w/ recreational space, fireplace & utilities. A true must see!
Sale Price: $2,375,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,626
Assessed Value: $1,550,000
100 Brewster Road
Stone clad, colonial offering living and an easy commute to the city. Enter to a marble tiled hallway, leading to a living room with a wood burning fireplace. Updated kitchen leads to a dining room, for home cooking or entertaining. Access the back yard’s lawn and stone patio via the kitchen or a screened in porch through the dining room’s French doors. First floor complete with a powder room. Upstairs has five bedrooms, three full baths and a sitting/reading room adjacent to primary bedroom. Lower level bonus space is offered by a walk out basement providing options for an office, den or a workout zone. Additional features include closet space, hardwood floors throughout, beamed ceilings, stainless steel kitchen appliances, gas heat, central AC, attached one car garage and gardens.
Sale Price: $1,355,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,870
Assessed Value: $1,275,000
449 Central Park Avenue
You can work, live, and utilize the Edgemont school district from this 3 bedroom 2 bath cape style home! Setting with a fenced in yard and zen-like bamboo grove in the backyard with access from the second floor landing. Move-in ready with updated kitchen, baths, freshly painted interior and refinished floor. BONUS room is the converted garage which can be used for professional business, home office, yoga studio and whatever your creative mind & heart desires!
Sale Price: $865,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,629
Assessed Value: $747,800
Featured Listings
17 Murray Hill Road, Scarsdale
7 Bedrooms, 7.2 Bathrooms, 9,009 Square Feet
This spectacular Murray Hill home is situated on 1.53 luxurious level acres and features a large patio, expansive lawn, built-in outdoor gas grill, heated Shoreline gunite pool and spa and a newly resurfaced tennis/sport court. Magnificent custom detailing and beautiful finishes throughout. Hand-crafted moldings, windows and doors, and exquisite stone and woodwork. Designed for everyday living and entertaining. Meticulously renovated in 2013, this home has an open floor plan with high ceilings. Seven bedrooms, seven full baths, two half baths. Gourmet chef's kitchen with two SubZero refrigerators, two Subzero freezers, two Miehle dishwashers, six-burner Wolf stove/double oven and Wolf microwave. Built-in savant sound system. Water filtration system throughout, new hot water heaters, new humidifier, and three new air-conditioners. Laundry rooms on first and second floors. Walk to Scarsdale High and Middle schools. Square footage 8182 on first and second floors and 827 in finished lower level.
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Sale price: $5,500,000
4 Brookfield Lane, Scarsdale
5 Bedrooms, 6.2 Bathrooms, 7,619 Square Feet
Welcome home to this not to be missed 7,618 square foot sprawling Contemporary Ranch. Set on over 1 acre of lush, newly landscaped, park-like private property with pool, outdoor patio and built-in professional BBQ adjoined by a screened-in porch off the kitchen and sunroom off the family room. This home is filled with light and high ceilings for incredible entertaining flow and family functionality. Extensive renovations include: new roof, skylights, exterior brick, driveway, LED lighting, air handlers, boiler, generator, powder room, bathroom and more. Extensive landscaping including 200 arborvitae trees planted around the entire perimeter of the home for privacy along with magnificent specimen plantings. Don't miss this one of a kind special opportunity!
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Sale price: $4,950,000
December Home Sales
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- Written by Jordi Wiener
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Here are this week's sales, and two new homes on the market:
Sales
31 Lawrence Road
Brick and stucco Tudor in Heathcote location! Enjoy living in one of Scarsdales neighborhoods. Enter the home through the vestibule, with a closet, which opens to a living room with fireplace surrounded by built-ins bordered hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Dining room has a sliding glass door leading to the deck. Kitchen has a high ceiling and counter space. Powder room completes the first floor. Second floor features a circular hallway with 3 bedrooms, renovated hall bath and linen closet. The primary bedroom has an ensuite renovated bath. Walk up attic is a legal finished playroom with a sprinkle system. This lovely home sits on a .17 acre with trees.
Sale Price: $1,061,000
Real Estate Taxes: $22,763
Assessed Value: $900,000
186 Clarence Road
Welcome home in the Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association. House sits on a lawn with driveway, fresh painted whole interior, hardwood Floor throughout, there is hallway leading to a living room, dining room, door to kitchen & powder room. 3 bedrooms & hall bath upstairs, laundry, utility, storage in basement. A starter's home for a young family. There is also opportunity for anyone interested in expanding or rebuilding, by purchasing the side lot from the village, details can be verified in BD.
Sale Price: $750,00
Real Estate Taxes: $16,230
Assessed Value: $634,844
Featured Listings
6 Cooper Road, Scarsdale
6 Bedrooms, 7.1 Bathrooms, 9,200 Square Feet
Westchester's #1 Luxury Homes Builder, KOSL Building, blends tradition with chic elegance throughout its luxurious masterpiece. Exterior and interior artful details combined with open floor plan that includes 10' 1st floor, 9' 2nd floor and 9' basement. Coffered ceilings, graciously proportioned rooms, custom millwork, four fireplaces, three-car heated gar, 8 zones AC/Radiant heat in all bathrooms. The main floor has huge great room with French doors leading to Pergola covered stone patio, ultimate chef's kitchen with sunny breakfast area. Unprecedented offering that includes: pool, generator, gym, kids' party room/bar and more. The very best location in Scarsdale. Murray Hill Estate area.
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Sale price: $7,650,000
46 Lincoln Road, Scarsdale
6 Bedrooms, 6.1 Bathrooms, 7,800 Square Feet
Westchester's #1 Luxury Homes Builder, KOSL Building, blends tradition with chic elegance throughout its luxurious masterpiece. Exterior and interior artful details combined with open floor plan that includes 10' first floor, 9' second floor and lower level. Coffered ceilings, graciously proportioned rooms, custom millwork, three fireplaces, two-car heated gar, six zones, Pella windows. The main floor has huge great room with two sets of French doors leading to Veranda covered stone patio and outdoor fireplace, ultimate Chef’s kitchen with sunny breakfast area. The second floor offers five bedrooms, The primary bedroom with fireplace, steam shower and soaking tub/jets, dressing room, walk-in closet, each bedroom with en-suite baths, laundry room and backstairs. Spectacular property with 20x40 pool and Generator. Prime Heathcote location.
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Sale price: $4,975,000