Saturday, Dec 21st

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

 

 

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

 

 

10StonehouseA few more buyers rush to move in before school opens in September:  10 Stonehouse Road: Situated on a quiet residential street with no through traffic. A wonderful 2008 contemporary styled home with 5/6 BR and 4.5 BA. Perfect for modern living and entertaining. State of art cook's kitchen w custom oak cabinetry, stainless appliances and large island. Energy efficient heating and cooling.

Sale Price: $2,594,000
Real Estate Taxes: $48,333

112brewster112 Brewster Road: Fully renovated (2000) center hall Colonial built in 1924. Incredible locatio. .Sunny, great floor plan with high ceilings. Entrance foyer, powder room, Large living room with private office and French doors. Formal dining room,Great Kitchen w/breakfast room w/ family room (2003) combination 2nd Floor: 3 family bedrooms(office off one bedroom),hall bath, Master bedroom with double sinks. Large basement with laundry and storage. 2-car garage.

Sale Price: $1,295,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,631

2TylerRoad2 Tyler Road: Charming Heathcote Tudor with many new updates including new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, baths, central air, alarm system, hot water and heat. Landscaped property with hedges and perennial garden.

Sale Price: $1,130,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,372

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1 Fairview Court: Spectacular Windmill Acres custom built brick Colonial on .45 private acre. Designed and built with incomparable craftsmanship and architectural details, crown moldings, white oak flooring and 9 foot ceilings. Gourmet well-equipped chef's kitchen. Family room with French doors opening to an inviting mahogany wood deck ideal for entertaining.

Sale Price: $2,775,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

 

Edgemont:

25HaddenRoad25 Hadden Road: Gracious Tudor in a private, quiet setting with lovely wooded and sunset views in the Cotswold section of Edgemont. Sunlight streams in all day from the leaded glass windows with beautiful stained glass insets. Wide plank pegged floors on the first floor.

Sale Price: $1,100,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,370

 

 

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

49Brite
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

19springdale
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

44Montrose
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

50brookby
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.

47_Carmen
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.

65lincoln
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

14wildwood
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

 

 

18roxburyroad
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

 

6Kingwood
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

 

 

50ButlerAnother big week of home sales -- with houses for buyers in every price range -- from a grand Fox Meadow Tudor to a modest three bedroom home in Edgewood. Check out the sales in Edgemont as well. 50 Butler Road: The best of both worlds, a stunning pre-war English, reconfigured and renovated with the highest quality materials. Turn-key condition offering exquisite, expansive gourmet kitchen with adjacent family room, striking living room and paneled dining room. 5 bedrooms plus office and bonus room with 5.2 bathrooms. Extensive lower level. Major systems all replaced. In-ground heated pool on beautiful grounds.

Sale Price: $3,600,000
RE Taxes: $56,300

2fairviewcourt 2 Fairview Court: Windmill Acres: Spectacular 8,023 square foot custom Tudor on .45 private acre with room for a pool. Designed and built with incomparable craftsmanship and architectural details, crown moldings, oak flooring and 9' ceilings. Large gourmet chef's kitchen masterfully equipped, breakfast room, impressive family room with French doors opening to an inviting patio ideal for entertaining. 3rd floor options.

Sale Price: $3,150,000
RE Taxes: TBD


7pennblvd7 Penn Boulevard: Renovated colonial on a tree lined street. Old world elegance and charm on a beautiful property with a spectacular .70 acre lot. Perfect home for family living and entertaining is complemented by a 20 x 40 pool with electric cover and fenced level backyard. Two story grand entry hall. Oversized rooms and high ceilings on the first floor. Large eat in kitchen with family room and breakfast room. Hardwood floors throughout, plus new windows and hvac.

 

Sale Price: $2,470,000
RE Taxes: $42,246

7birchlane7 Birch Lane: Murray Hill Colonial, beautifully renovated and sited on private property, on cul-de-sac. Two-story entrance hall, formal living room with vaulted ceilings, expansive library, gourmet kitchen w breakfast area, great room with 2-sided fireplace. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths including lavish master suite with exercise room, office, deluxe bathroom/radiant heat/jacuzzi/shower. House has stereo/intercom.

Sale Price: $2,350,000
RE Taxes $36,757

10salemdrive10 Salem Drive: Stunning Colonial with soaring ceilings and unrivaled views from every window. Exceptional renovation speaks of sophisticated style for elegant entertaining and casual living. Hardwood floors, five fireplaces, custom millwork, and great flow. Dream kitchen/family room with double-sided fireplace. Relax on the side porch swing or in the screened-in porch overlooking the lush, private backyard w/pool/hot tub.

Sale Price: $2,225,000
Real Estate Taxes: $54,048

15sageterrace15 Sage Terrace: Meticulously renovated (2005) and enlarged Greenacres Colonial. This house has a kitchen/family room with professional style equipment and granite counters opening to a covered patio with wainscoting and two ceiling fans, all new bathrooms, new windows, 4 zone hydro-air, new molding. The master suite has a vaulted ceilinged bedroom, sitting room, two huge WIC's and a spa bathroom. There are 2 bedrooms sharing a hall bath and 1 bedroom with own bath.

Sale Price: $1,950,000
RE Taxes $24,861

47Church47 Church Lane: Fall in love with this tasteful stone front and shingle colonial in prime location. Fine quality 2004 addition. Five Large bedrooms and great second floor open sitting/TV area and bonus office. All new: bathrooms, kitchen, Anderson windows, two-zone A/C and heat, mahogany deck off kitchen/ dining room. Note: Two bedrooms with baths are on the first floor.

Sale Price: $1,550,000
RE Taxes: $37,606

 

2rockmeadow2 Rock Meadow Lane: Well maintained Center Hall Colonial Col set on .42 acre. Large living room, study, dining room, eat-in kitchen with marble countertops and center island, family room. Second floor has spacious landing, master bedroom with dressing area, walk in closet and full bath, three additional bedrooms and full bath. Finished recreation room on lower level. Bright and spacious home!

Sale Price: $1,465,000
RE Taxes: $31,807

 

9senecaroad9 Seneca Road: Beautiful ranch nestled on magnificent half acre property with direct golf course views in Heathcote. The house is located in a quiet and desirable neighborhood and features 4 bedrooms, spacious living space including a fabulous family room with access to a stone patio and yard and, a large eat in kitchen with breakfast area surrounded by windows showcasing picturesque views.

Sale Price: $1,375,000
RE Taxes: $32,998

132briteavenue132 Brite Avenue: Sun-filled five bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial with perfect flow; Spacious updated kitchen/family room w/skylight and French doors to large deck overlooking private level yard. Generous 2-car garage with Bessler storage. Updates: All new appliances, windows, roof, furnace, hot water heater, two-zone central air, sprinklers, exterior and interior painted, and updated baths.

Sale Price: $1,340,000
RE Taxes: $24,925

47greenacres47 Greenacres Avenue: Classic Greenacres homestead offers inviting front porch , .28 of an acre and a fabulous location with school, park, village and train all within a 10 minute walk. Shine up this 5 bedroom 3 bath gem and enjoy the spacious and traditional comfort only a classic colonial can bring.

Sale Price: $1,205,000
RE Taxes: $26,815


15ogden15 Ogden Road
: Walk everywhere from this great Fox Meadow location. House sits on .31 of an acre, CAC, two-car attached garage. four bedrooms, 3.1 baths. Needs TLC.

Sale Price: $995,000
RE Taxes: $29,383

 

 

117brambach117 Brambach: Fox Meadow Colonial on a dead end street. This pristine home features a relaxing front porch, hardwood floors, family room with built-ins, gas fireplace, flat screen TV and surround sound speaker system, 3-zone HVAC, CAT-5 wiring in the FR and MBR, updated baths, lawn sprinkler system and a finished lower level with access to the backyard.

Sale Price: $950,000
RE Taxes: $22,960

50barryroad50 Barry Road: Beautiful 4 Bedroom/3 Bath Tudor on dead end street in Edgewood. Entertain in the eat-in kitchen with doors to oversized deck and lovely level yard. Enjoy a large living room, dining room and sun porch all on the first floor. Master bedroom has full bath. A wonderful bedroom on third floor is great for guests or playroom.

Sale Price: $920,000
RE Taxes $23,014


21ridgecrestw21 Ridgecrest West: This picture perfect Greenacres Tudor is within a few blocks of the Hartsdale train station. This meticulously maintained home is in move in condition. A dream kitchen offers granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

Sale Price: $750,000
RE Taxes: $14,909

 

171whiteroad171 White Road: Sparkling storybook Colonial lovingly maintained and enjoyed by the current owner for the past decade. This 3 bedroom 2 bath has: hardwood flooring, central air conditioning, and a first floor family room leading to a well landscaped private yard.

Sale Price: $735,000
RE Taxes: $14,500


 

295boulevard295 Boulevard: Well maintained. newer; boiler, hot water heater, windows, doors, walkways, washer, dryer. Private backyard. Scarsdale Schools and services.

Sale Price: $603,000
RE Taxes: $13,190

 

 

Edgemont:

4chedworth4 Chedworth: Charming stone country Colonial set on private, level 0.59 acre double lot in the Cotswold. Dining room with fireplace with Delft tiles. Hardwood floors throughout., Back stairs, stone covered porch and slate patio overlooking expanisve yard. Large property with potential for expansion.

Sale price: $1,100,000
RE Taxes: $33,146


172delhiroad172 Delhi:
Side Hall Colonial loaded with charm. Totally redone in 2007, this home features an Entry Hall, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, Formal Dining Room with door to Deck, Eat-in-Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, 3 Bedrooms and new Hall Bath. Refinished hardwood floors. Full, open, spacious Basement with Powder Room. New windows, Heat/AC system, fence, and roof. Nice level yard.

Sale Price: $680,000
RE Taxes: $14,785