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Category: Real Estate

Published: 18 August 2010

The results of our Tax Revaluation survey are in and 65.8% of respondents believe there should be a village-wide reassessment.

Of those that completed the survey, 97.5% live in the Village of Scarsdale and 98.7% own their own home. The self-selected group that elected to provide their answers is highly aware of the issue and 90.2% knew that Village management is considering a total reassessment of properties in Scarsdale.

Though the group favored the revaluation, it is interesting to note their response to the following question: If the village conducted a reassessment, do you think your taxes would increase, decrease or remain the same. Over half, or 56% believed their taxes would remain the same, 35% believed they would go down and 9% thought their taxes would go up.

However, when asked if they thought their current tax assessment was unfair, 48% answered yes. So perhaps, some of the 56% who thought their taxes would remain the same after a revaluation believe that Scarsdale homeowners overall are too highly taxed. More than a quarter, or 26.8% of respondents appealed their assessment this year, and 65% of respondents said they would permit an assessor to enter their home to inspect.

Respondents were less certain about regularly timed reassessments after the revaluation. When asked, “Do you think reassessments should be done on a regular basis? (every four years), 51.8% agreed, 33.7% said no and 14.4% were unsure.

In the comments section, many complained about high taxes and the proposed $1.750,000 million it would cost to do the revaluation.

In total, only 85 users responded so that survey results cannot be used to gauge Village-wide opinion, but do serve as an indicator of resident’s beliefs.

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 18 August 2010

This week, closings have slowed down on the home front as summer comes to a end. Here are this week’s sales: 29 Whig Road: Old world charm and craftsmanship. Classic and elegant solid brick Center Hall Colonial in the heart of Fox Meadow features gracious and generously proportioned rooms, custom moldings and staircase, and beautiful hardwood flooring, three fireplaces. Level landscaped property with patio within short walking distance to Fox Meadow Elementary School and Scarsdale High School.

List Price: $1,750,000
Sale Price $2,010,000
Real Estate Taxes: $40,495

150 Highland: Highest quality new construction with contemporary features including custom crown, chair rail and base moldings, tray ceilings, recessed lighting, Brazilian cherry floors, five full bathrooms, three car heated garage, Trex deck and front porch with Hardiplank exterior. In kitchen, stunning granite counters and cherry cabinetry, and GE Profile stainless steel appliances. Marble bathroom counter tops throughout. Edgemont schools.

List Price: $1,299,000
Sale Price $1,290,000
Real Estate Taxes $31,000

116 Potter Road:Lovely Edgewood Tudor full of character and meticulously maintained. This home features hardwood floors, two stone fireplaces, high ceiling in living room, Pella windows throughout. Upstairs are three bedrooms, hall bath and powder room. Private terrace and a great backyard. Fabulous location.

List Price $599,500
Sale Price$ 599,500
Real Estate Taxes: $13,900

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 12 August 2010

The last few weeks have yielded many home closings in Scarsdale and Edgemont – with buyers eager to move in before school starts in September.  Here are 19 of the most recent sales on record: 32 Hampton Road: Recently re-designed and renovated with absolutely stunning results, which placed it on the cover of Metropolitan Home Magazine. Sited on almost a half acre in the heart of Fox Meadow, this home is defined by a sophisticated and cosmopolitan style.

List Price: $4,395,000
Sale Price: $4,100,000
Real Estate Taxes: $61,955

2 Mohican Trail: Heathcote home on 1.01 beautifully landscaped acres with gunite pool. New tiered Norwegian built stone patio and putting green. Completely custom renovated and added onto using finest craftsmanship and detail. Clean lined home fully restored with new heating and A/C, electric, plumbing, windows, hardwood floors, custom wood front door and new roof. Kitchen includes premier cabinetry, Wolf Subzero and 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 ovens, stone floor, modern white glass countertops,  breakfast room with highly vaulted ceiling and Dornbrach faucet.

List Price: $3,975,000
Sale Price: $3,650,000
Real Estate Taxes: $69,739

30 Murray Hill Road: Magnificent Colette Colonial in Murray Hill on almost two acres with circular drive.  Four-car garage with parking court. Sun-filled family room overlooks pool, pond with fountain, and columned terrace with pergola. Two master baths, floating staircase, tasteful details throughout. five-zone hydro air, new cedar shingles and shutters, Marvin windows. Beautiful flat property with room for tennis court.

List Price: $3,995,000
Sale Price: $3,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $56,855

8 White Birch Lane: Home set on an acre of park like property on cul-de-sac. Room for pool and tennis court. Lovely Colonial with many upgrades and oversized rooms. Entrance foyer, living room with fireplace, formal dining room with French doors to large deck, large family room, large modern kitchen, backstairs. Second Floor: Master bedroom, new bath, walk in closet, two very large bedrooms with hall bath, bedroom with bath. Basement: storage and laundry. 2-car garage, central a/c.

List Price: $1,495,000
Sale Price: $1,385,000
Real Estate Taxes: $34,247

16 Horseguard Lane: Magnificently renovated all brick center hall colonial. Exceptional architectural detail is evident throughout this sleek and sophisticated home. The 42-foot living room is the centerpiece of the home creating, by its sheer size, an incomparable venue for showcasing art and providing a floor plan distinctively suited for entertaining. Upgrades and finishes too numerous to list.

List Price: $2,399,000
Sale Price: $2,451,000
Real Estate Taxes: $44,793

60 Fayette: Quality new construction: Traditional Colonial in Heathcote. Amenities include gourmet custom kitchen with Breakfast Room, Extensive millwork, coffered ceiling in living room, hardwood floors, central air, Carrera marble master bathroom with Jacuzzi, family room with built ins and fireplace.

List Price: $1,799,000
Sale Price $1,835,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

22 Leatherstocking: Post-modern staggered colonial in Heathcote neighborhood on .61 acre private, property. 6 bedrooms, 4 full, 2half baths. Original house expanded and beautifully rebuilt in 2002.  Sunny, open floor plan. Dramatic 2-story center hall, living room with fireplace, powder room, gourmet eat-in-kitchen with adjacent family room with fireplace and doors out to expansive deck. Lower level has second family room and powder room.

List Price: $1925,917
Sale Price: $1,810,000
Real Estate Taxes:  $38,628

10 Kent Road: Fabulously renovated (2005) granite kitchen including Viking and Bosch appliances and limestone floors opening to a huge family room with fireplace and dining area. Bathrooms renovated with natural stone and new fixtures, new 2-zone hydro-air heat and a/c, hot water heater, wireless alarm system, and underground sprinkler, all in 2005. New roof in 2002. 1,300 square feet of legal finished family space in basement and third floor make this a 4,500 square foot house.

List Price: $1,775,000
Sale Price: $1,745,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,525

1070 Post Road: Special mid-century contemporary home lushly landscaped and set on a little over an acre with beautiful Shoreline Pool and spa with retractable cover. Open floor plan with floor to high ceiling windows overlooking the property and pool help make this a great entertaining home. Close to the High School and Library.

List Price: $1,995,000
Sale Price: $1,725,000
Real Estate Taxes: $44,200

112 Potter Road: Sparkling young Colonial with every amenity, large rooms throughout, wonderful flow, perfect for entertaining. Sun filled home includes oversized eat in kitchen with family room, granite counters, five generous bedrooms, three full baths on second floor. Beautiful finished lower level with bedroom and bath.

List Price: $1,685,000
Sale Price: $1,557,500
Real Estate Taxes: $33,554

14 Rochambeau Road: Elegant brick Colonial nestled in Fox Meadow. This classic center hall home features an excellent layout including 4 spacious bedrooms located on the second level, two with ensuite baths. Old world craftsmanship, generously proportioned rooms and designer built patio and garden on 0.35 acre with level yard.

List Price: $1,599,000
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,013

25 Carman Road: Charming Colonial with possible 2-lot subdivision. Reception hall, sunny living room, formal din room with leaded glass windows, kitchen, family room, powder room. Second floor, master bedroom with full bath, two more bedrooms and hall bath. Open staircase to third flr, 4th bedroom or home office. Hardwood floors.

List Price: $899,000
Sale Price: $870,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,014

34 Corell Road: Tuscan style home with 21st century renovation including new kitchen, windows, master bath, bluestone patio, walkways, landscaping, resurfaced walls and more. First Floor: Entry foyer, modern kitchen with breakfast room/ dining room, living room with fireplace and beamed ceiling and French door to large patio and fenced yard, den/bedroom and powder room. Second Floor: master bedroom with bath, bedroom/office with back stairs to kitchen, bedroom, hall bath, Juliet balcony.

List Price: $859,000
Sale Price: $810,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,463

196 Webster: Completely charming home located on a quiet street in Edgewood. Renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and professional appliances opens to comfortable family room. New central air and hot water heater.

List Price: $595,000
Sale Price: $575,000
Real Estate Taxes: $13,094

Edgemont:

8 Rockhill Lane: Sun filled home with walls of glass overlooking beautiful property. Family room includes surround sound and HD plasma television. Huge deck and patio. Above ground recreation room. Great closet space.

List Price: $1,395,000
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,920

32 Bretton Road: Edgemont Tudor with old world charm and meticulous details. Features include: newly refinished hardwood floors, new slate roof, stone fireplace, turret, new gourmet kitchen (09) with large center island and Silestone countertops, leaded and stained glass windows. Four nicely proportioned bedrooms, an office, 3 full baths, powder room and a lower level family room give this home an easy flow. On Cul-de-sac.

List Price: $1,300,000
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,865

4 Pheasant Run: Sun-filled, loft-like, contemporary with soaring ceilings, magnificent stone fireplaces and wood floors throughout. Thoughtfully and meticulously maintained. Spacious deck for entertaining. On a level .46 acre property in move-in condition.

List Price: $1,185,000
Sale Price: $1,050,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,953

151 Longview: New Colonial with hardwood floors, recessed lighting kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Powder room with vessel sink, bedroom with jack-n-jill bath, as well as hall bath and private master suite with double closets, bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower. Energy efficient heating system.

List Price: $1,189,000
Sale Price: $1,050,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,600

202 Clayton: Large corner property with great potential for expansion and renovation. Spacious living room with fireplace and door leading to covered patio. Wonderful location, convenient to everything.

List Price: $680,000
Sale Price: $675,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,016