Wednesday, Dec 04th

22rectorylaneThis week, five more homes sold in town. From the summer sale reports it appeared that Scarsdale Schools would be overwhelmed with new enrollees; however the Scarsdale School District found that slightly more children left the schools than enrolled for 2011-12.  Here are the homes that changed hands: 22 Rectory Lane: Magnificent Classic Collet Colonial with all brick exterior on a level half acre in a convenient Fox Meadow location. Fine architectural detailing throughout. Large living and dining rooms each with stunning curved leaded windows. New gourmet kitchen with top appliances. Luxurious baths. Decorated with exquisite and inviting taste.

Sale Price: $2,490,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,477

25KingstonRoad25 Kingston Road: Bright and sunny center hall Tudor is located on .44 level acres. This home is in move in condition, freshly painted with a great layout. There are many architectural details such as leaded windows in the dining room and living room. Gourmet EIK, sunroom with access to large deck.

Sale Price: $1,355,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,887

25DobbsTerrace25 Dobbs Terrace: 1920's Tudor with classic elegance, old world formality and craftsmanship tastefully updated for modern day living. Large well proportioned formal rooms, perfect layout, flat property. New Marvin windows, shingle roof and copper gutters, Central air, hardwood floors and custom closets.

Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,830

184Madison184 Madison Road: Center hall Colonial offers loving room with fireplace, formal dining room, and great kitchen/family room. On the second floor, there’s a master bedroom and bath and two bedrooms with a hall bath. A lovely home in mint condition.

Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,686

182MadisonRoad182 Madison Road: Totally renovated Colonial in Edgewood. Spacious living room flows into a private dining room with sliding doors out to a two-tier new trex deck overlooking a beautiful fenced in yard. This home features a top quality new eat-in kitchen, and baths. New windows, doors, roof, central a/c, hardwood floors throughout.

Sale Price: $720,000
Estimated Real Estate Taxes: $14,000


 

 

18LockwoodThe Committee for Historic Preservation will meet on September 20th to consider the fate for four more houses. If they find that these homes do not meet the criteria for preservation, they will be knocked down: Here’s the list:

18 Lockwood Road – Built in 1925 (Pictured Left)

339 Heathcote Road -Built in 1947

4 Dell Road – Built in 1950

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4 Colonial Road
4 Colonial Road – Built in 1950


 

 

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10 Rochambeau Road
Here are this week's sales:
10 Rochambeau Road
: Believed to be designed by Stanford White, this exquisite Neo-Classical colonial offers unrivalled architect, history, picturesque property and location. Noted for balanced proportions and light-filled rooms, this jewel has been sensitively renovated to merge authentic elements with new amenities. Reminiscent of a bygone era, it boasts porticos, arched leaded-glass windows, high ceilings, wainscoting, plaster-relief rosettes spotlighting chandeliers, 3 private porches with beautiful views.

Sale Price: $2,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,164

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7 Park Road
7 Park Road: Gracious, turn of the century Adirondack style home nestled on a park-like 3/4 of an acre in the Grange. Built with superior old world craftsmanship and renovated with exceptional attention to quality and detail. Gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces. Private setting and sun set views. Room for a pool.


Sale Price: $2,400,000
Real Estate Taxes: $49,621

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9 Stoneleigh Close
9 Stoneleigh Close: Almost new and completely fabulous Colonial featuring great kitchen/family room with fireplace, 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, powder room, lovely architecture and detail, media room, family room/playroom, good, flat property, two- car heated garage, all by a wonderful local builder. Classic meets modern in this wonderful offering. Edgemont Schools.

Sale Price: $1,225,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,462

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167 Gaylor Road
167 Gaylor Road: Light, bright, immaculate home: lovely back yard, updated eat in kitchen, powder room, situated on a lovely tree lined street in Scarsdale. Lots of room and tremendous possibilities for expansion. Well maintained home, by original owners. Cost efficient with 3 zones for heating and 2 zones for c/a.

Sale Price: $707,000
Real Estate Taxes: $12,808

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39OxfordRoadA quiet week in town with a few more closings recorded. The home pictured at right, 39 Oxford Road was sold but will soon be demolished. The applicant, RGF Developement, already received clearance from the Committee on Historic Preservation.  The lot will be subdivided and two homes will now be built on the site. RGF will pay Scarsdale Village a recreation fee of $92,500 for the subdivision, "in lieu of land for a park, playground, or other recreational purposes."

This week's sales also illustrate glaring real estate tax inequities: A home at 337 Heathcote Road sold for $1,010,000 and is taxed at $19, 438, while a house on Kent Road in Fox Meadow sold for $880,000 and has a tax levy of $30,399. See below:

39 Oxford Road: This wonderfully situated home located on 2.24 magnificent acres in the Grange estate section of Greenacres offers an abundance of privacy and tranquility. Nestled up a long circular drive, this picturesque and spacious home boasts generously proportioned rooms with ample space for entertaining. A tennis court, swimming pool and greenhouse enhance this desirable property. Possible subdivision.

Sale Price: $2,750,000
Real Estate Taxes: $79,266

83brookby83 Brookby Road: Charming, inviting and private Country Colonial set on a glorious .83 level acre in Heathcote. Easy one floor living with a master suite on the first floor. Stunning library could be a fourth bedroom. Two second floor bedrooms with a large connecting office or sitting area. Outdoor spaces include gorgeous gardens with specimen plants, a covered porch and a secluded brick patio. Lovely views from every window. Random width pegged floors.

Sale Price: $1,540,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,166

5pheasantrun5 Pheasant Run: Bright, well-loved and maintained home situated on .49 acre. Large rooms with a center hall layout, two fireplaces, great closets and storage, 2009 eat-in-kitchen with Viking stove, lovely wooden cabinetry and granite counters, first floor laundry. All bedrooms are large. Master has sitting area, two walk-in closets and luxury bath. Bedroom with ensuite bath and two more bedrooms with hall bath.

Sale Price: $1,170,000
R.E. Taxes: $41,000

337Heathcote337 Heathcote Road: Heathcote Tudor with nicely proportioned rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen with new Viking and Jenn-Air appliances, updated electrical, family room or office with walls of built-ins, wood burning fireplace, large flat property, 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 1/2 baths. Additional updates: entire house painted inside and out, front steps repointed and railing restored, recessed lighting throughout, sprinkler system, wired for coax and ethernet and sound, new lighting.

Sale Price: $1,010,000
R.E. Taxes: $19,438

156_Rock_Creek156 Rock Creek Lane: Gracious and meticulously maintained front to back Split close to Aspen Park. In addition to the living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, this home offers a formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with pantry. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with several gracious closets and a bath with 2 sinks, a tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms plus hall bath. The lower level has a fabulous family room with French doors leading out to patio, a bedroom, bath and laundry.

Sale Price: $967,000
Real Estate Taxes $22,211

 


19KentRoad19 Kent Road
: This light-filled Fox Meadow Colonial set on beautiful, landscaped property, provides endless possibilities. Great location, walk to shops and train to NYC. Hardwood floors, slate roof, 4 bedrooms, including master suite, 3 1/2 baths, office and enclosed porch.

Sale Price: $880,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,399

 

 

75MamaroneckRoadNeither an earthquake nor a hurricane could stop the storm of homebuyers in Scarsdale. Another strong week of sales to report: 75 Mamaroneck Road: Stunning and gracious Colonial in Murray Hill. Spacious sun-filled rooms perfect for family living and entertaining. Beautiful 1.34 acres of property with specimen plantings, patio and heated Wagner pool. Perfectly updated and meticulously maintained. Smallbone kitchen.

Sale Price: $2,800,000
Real Estate Taxes: $47,653

 

53fayette53 Fayette Road: Nestled in a prime Heathcote neighborhood, this 1941 tastefully appointed and renovated Colonial offers 3700 square feet of interior space. Sunny and spacious five bedroom, 3.1 bath with custom gourmet kitchen and great room area (25x24) with French doors to a mahogany deck and lower level family or media room plus maids room/playroom and full bath.

Sale Price: $1,490,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,969

111brewster111 Brewster Road: Red brick Colonial in an unparalleled location in Grenacres. Custom layout with large rooms and great flow. Adjacent village green space provides the privacy and benefits of living on substantial acreage. Home offers hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen and great room, slate roof and handy pantry/mud room conveniently links the home to the attached garage. Bluestone patio.

Sale Price: $1,202,500
Real Estate Taxes: $28,104

18WalworthAvenue18 Walworth Avenue: Wonderful home with exquisite details. Coffered ceilinged dining room, plaster moldings. 7 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. High ceilings. Large walk-in bedroom closets and walk-in linen closet. Rear and side terrace. Three-car detached garage. Needs TLC to return it to its original grandeur.

Sale Price: $1,150,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,326

111CarthageRoad111 Carthage Road: Beautifully situated on .69 of an acre in quiet neighborhood. Circular drive. Dramatic family room, updated eat in kitchen with Viking Stove, 5/6 bedrooms, 3 updated baths, gracious living room with fireplace, formal dining room. Taxes are currently being grieved.

Sale Price: $1,150,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,821

17Foxhall17 Foxhall Place: Charming stone and clapboard five bedroom Heathcote home with 3900 square feet on .40 acres. Offers tradition plus handsome renovations; country kitchen (35x13) with granite countertops and commercial six burner Garland stove. Extra special family room (20x30) with beautiful custom Mission style built-ins, and custom designed stone fireplace. Traditional living, dining and music rooms ... all with access through Pella doors to stone patios and yard.

Sale Price: $1,125,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,500

 

48MeadowRoad48 Meadow Road: First time on the market by original owner. Split level on over ½ acre of beautifully landscaped property. Bright and large entrance hallway. Very large rooms include a first floor family room and finished playroom. Beautiful oak floors throughout!

Sale Price: $900,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,853

 

 

112WestminsterRd112 Westminster Road: One-of-a-kind professional home or office. Private entry to 2,450 square foot three bedroom, two and a half bath home. 1,250 square foot attached office wing with waiting room and reception area with separate entrance on Ardsley Road. Very convenient for professional who wants to work from home. Many basement storage rooms (1100 sq ft), 4 zone air conditioning, great Edgemont location.

Sale Price: $720,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,761

 

 

24etonroadAnother big week in the local real estate market with strong sales in Scarsdale and 4 home closings in Edgemont as well. A few observations: Though the inventory is moving, prices are down from 2008. For instance, 24 Eton Road sold for $3.1mm in 2007 and just closed again for $2,825,000.

Tax inequities are apparent: Both 44 Montrose Road and 50 Brookby Road sold for $1,225,000 – and the taxes on Montrose are $22,211 with the levy on the Brookby home $5,000 higher at $27,308.

Tear downs: Builders are busy again, buying homes and demolishing them. This week 14 Wildwood Road, a 1938 Tudor was sold for $675,000 – and the new owners applied to the Historic Preservation Committee for permission to take the house down. Their application was approved.

Here’s the line-up of this week’s closings:

24 Eton Road: (Pictured above) Spectacular country colonial on park like property-just under 2 acres. Nearly 5,500 square feet of interior space with 5 fireplaces. Dream master suite has its own fireplace and 15 foot cathedral ceiling. Office loft overlooks master. Plus big walk-through closet and Jacuzzi bath with shower. (Sold for $3.1 mm in September, 2007)
Sale Price: $2,825,000
Real Estate Taxes: $50,416

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3 Burgess Road
3 Burgess Road: Nestled on a private lane once part of the 64 acre Burgess Farm this innovative landmark home has been completely re-designed, renovated and expanded. Sophisticated and chic, the dramatic open floor plan provides maximum social spaces, and accessibility to the outdoors. Natural light, soaring ceilings, and expanses of glass create the perfect backdrop for showcasing art. A front porch, courtyard, patio, and landscaped .95 acre garden create a tranquil country setting in Murray Hill.
Sale Price: $2,325,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,484

49 Brite Avenue: Quality built, classic center hall colonial in desirable Fox Meadow location - close to elementary school, high school, train and village. Large master bedroom with marble bath and dressing area. Two large bedrooms with hall bath, and fourth bedroom with bath. Hardwood floors throughout. Fantastic finished lower level not included in square footage. Great yard and covered porch.
Sale Price: $1,510,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,856

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49 Brite Avenue

19 Springdale Road: Spacious sun-filled home in Aspen Park. Master suite with state of the art marble bath, double shower, and two vanities. Wonderful flow and amenities. Central air, two-car garage, sprinkler system screened porch, hardwood floors and level yard.
Sale Price: $1,275,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,628

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19 Springdale Road

 

44 Montrose Road: Updated and improved 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home in the heart of Greenacres. There is a fabulous new kitchen open to a bright family room with doors to level back yard. This centrally air conditioned 1930 home has many thoughtfully and carefully executed improvements which include but are not limited to: updated electrical, plumbing, painting, multi-zone hvac, new windows in family room and kitchen.
Sale Price: $1,225,000

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44 Montrose Road

Real Estate Taxes: $22,211

50 Brookby Road: Classic Tudor with great curb appeal on a half acre in Heathcote. Fine architectural features including random width pegged oak floors, built-ins, Pella windows throughout, central air. Expansive, park-like backyard for family fun. Prime, convenient location.
Sale Price: $1,225,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,308

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50 Brookby Road

 

39 Huntington Avenue: Elegant, sunny, brick Greenacres Tudor. Set on .30 acre of exquistely landscaped,very private property. Large backyard with patio, deck and storage shed. This classic home has recent renovations of: kitchen, double casement windows,t wo- zone central air, 3 bathrooms, deck off sunroom. Hardwood floors throughout, French doors, arched entry and foyer lend character to gracious open floor plan. Easy for entertaining large dining room.
Sale Price: $1,150,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,245

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39 Huntington Avenue

47 Carmen Road: Wonderful, light filled colonial. Quality construction. Four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Down the street from park/playground.

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47 Carmen Road
Sale Price: $1,140,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,298

 

 

167 Brite Avenue: Sunny picture perfect Colonial sitting on magnificent park like property in Greenacres. Freshly painted inside and out. Oversized chef's eat-in kitchen with Sub-zero refrigerator, ceramic floor plus double ovens and sinks. New sliding glass doors to inviting slate patio. New carpeting and stunning hardwood floors. Renovated baths, central air, and loads of charm.

Sale Price: $1,068,000

167Brite
167 Brite Avenue

Real Estate Taxes: $26,689

65 Lincoln Road: Tucked away on .70 acres, and bordered by a brook and tall trees is this fantastic 4-bedroom Split with open floor plan. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters. Family room with two large picture windows, access out to the deck, and gorgeous property views. The master suite includes numerous built-ins, crown moldings, his and her closets, and an en-suite bath. Private setting, yet within walking distance to the Scarsdale pool, playing fields, public transportation and houses of worship.

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65 Lincoln Road
Sale Price: $920,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,422

14 Wildwood Road: Elegant sun-filled Tudor with charm and curb appeal. Inviting Secor Farms home with many fine details. Dramatic beamed cathedral, arched doorways, double French doors leading to terrace and hardwood floors throughout. Flexible floor plan; possible master on first level with bath or second level master bedroom.
Sale Price: $675,000

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14 Wildwood Road

Real Estate Taxes: $19,092

 

 

Edgemont:

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260 Beverly Road
260 Beverly Road: Extraordinarily maintained, immaculate. Marble entry, hardwood floors, stately moldings, large rooms, new roof, heating, central air, windows. Den/au pair room on 1st floor. Full hall bathroom. Meticulously landscaped, oversized property offers privacy. Slate walk/patio. All glass family room drenched in sunlight. A real gem in award winning Edgemont School District.
Sale Price: $925,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,575

 

 

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18 Roxbury Road
18 Roxbury Road: Charming Tudor is situated on a private gravel rd, a short walk to all, an English countryside setting. Fabulous kitchen with custom cabinets and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, leads to a large family room, with custom-made, built-in cabinetry, a spacious living room and dining room all renovated with recessed, pinpoint lighting, polished wood floors.
Sale Price: $750,000
Real Estate Taxes: $15,636

 

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6 Kingwood Road
6 Kingwood Road: Sparkling split in private setting. Large living room with fireplace and high ceiling, dining room, Eat in kitchen with door to large patio and private yard. Master bedroom and bath plus two additional bedrooms and hall bath. Lower level is very spacious and bright with sliding doors to backyard. New roof, new boiler, hot water heater 5 yrs old. Inside freshly painted and refinished hardwood floors.
Sale Price: $699,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,171