Real Estate Market March Madness
- Category: Real Estate
- Published: Thursday, 26 March 2026 09:40
- Sharon Higgins
🏀 Just like March Madness, where every possession counts and anything can happen before the final buzzer, the Scarsdale/Edgemont real estate market is full of fast breaks, slam-dunks, and surprise victories, demonstrating that making the right move can be a winning move both on the basketball court and in real estate. This past week, three homes closed, showing that even underdog buyers, those competing in a tough market, can still score big with the right strategy. Check out these three homes that sold in the past week along with the two featured listings below. 🏀
Sales:
2 Wellhouse Lane Completely rebuilt and exquisitely restored by Peltrie Place, a boutique, design-driven real estate development firm. This turnkey Scarsdale residence offers 5,634 square feet of sophisticated and reimagined modern living on beautiful flat and newly landscaped .56 acre property. Featuring seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, including two en-suite guest rooms. The home seamlessly blends timeless design with exceptional functionality. European white oak flooring runs throughout, complemented by custom millwork, designer lighting, and thoughtfully curated finishes at every turn. The stunning chef’s kitchen is a true centerpiece, appointed with imported Italian porcelain countertops, Zellige tile backsplash, two sinks, a custom oversized hood with millwork, and a full wall of windows overlooking the backyard. All new top tier appliances include a 48” Monogram range with double ovens, a 48” panel-ready Monogram smart refrigerator with icemaker, a Monogram stainless wall oven, and two panel-ready Bosch dishwashers. A butler’s pantry with reeded glass and built-in pantry completes the space. This outstanding home offers effortless everyday living with a functional mudroom featuring custom millwork, porcelain checkered stone flooring, and a convenient powder room. The second floor includes a dedicated laundry room, a serene primary suite with soaring ceilings, spa-like bath with freestanding tub, heated bathroom floor, and a large custom wood vanity with imported porcelain countertops, One bedroom with en-suite bathroom and heated floor and two more bedrooms with a shared bathroom with heated floor and tub. The fully finished lower level provides exceptional versatility with a bedroom, full bath, gym and expansive recreation/playroom. Custom closets are featured throughout the home. All systems are brand new, including HVAC with a four-zone system, new ductwork and equipment, plumbing, electrical wiring, devices, lighting, white Marvin windows, new asphalt roof, alarm system, gas fireplace, outdoor sprinkler system, and thermal bluestone pavers. A thoughtfully designed pool concept has been sketched (not approved).
Sale Price: $3,800,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,106
Assessment Value: $1,871,000
369 Evandale Road This impressive, fully renovated Dutch Colonial is set on .90 acres of level, park-like land with a stunning resort-style pool, offering a rare combination of architectural pedigree, refined luxury, and exceptional outdoor living in the award-winning Edgemont school system. Reimagined by renowned architect Miguel Sostre and meticulously rebuilt by prominent local builder Paul Fontana of Cum Laude Group, this home has been thoughtfully redesigned for modern living while maintaining timeless elegance. A gracious entry begins in the large, elegant foyer with striking Calcutta Gold marble floors, setting the tone for the luxurious yet welcoming interiors. A spacious coat closet and beautifully appointed powder room complement the foyer, which seamlessly connects all of the main living spaces. A private home office is perfectly positioned for work-from-home flexibility. The sun-filled living room overlooks the spectacular backyard with French doors that open to the large family room and to the foyer, while the formal dining room, adorned with wainscoting, provides an inviting setting for holidays, entertaining, and family celebrations and also opens with French doors to the large family room. The heart of the home is the oversized open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room, highlighted by a coffered ceiling and two sets of French doors opening to the patio, pool, and expansive yard. The family room features a wall of custom built-ins and a dramatic stone fireplace as its focal point, alongside a generous dining area ideal for everyday gatherings. The chef’s kitchen, renovated in 2022, is outfitted with a Wolf 6-burner gas range and professional hood, 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, extra-thick quartz countertops with a waterfall island, dolomite backsplash, Bosch dishwasher, built-in microwave/convection oven, pantry space, custom-built cabinetry with pull-out shelves, cutlery and knife drawers, spice cabinet, tray cabinets, and pull-out corner appliance cabinet. Just off the kitchen is a large mudroom with two walls of custom wood built-ins, three oversized closets, one used as a pantry, a full bath and a laundry room, both with radiant heated floors, and a door providing direct access to the patio and pool for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The dramatic stairway to the second level features a charming window-seat landing, vaulted ceiling with decorative detailing, and a beautiful chandelier. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spacious bedroom, hall closet, oversized walk-in closet, and a spa-like ensuite bath with dual vanities, claw-foot soaking tub, oversized steam shower, private water closet, and Carrara marble radiant heated floors. Two large sun-filled bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath with radiant heated floors, while two additional generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath. The lower level includes a warm and inviting recreation room with built-in cabinetry and decorative fireplace, a half bath, gym with a large cedar closet, utility room, and direct access to the attached two-car heated garage with EV charger and additional storage. Outdoors, the backyard is truly A+. Enjoy a gorgeous L-shaped heated saltwater pool with diving board, approximately 3,000 square feet of cool-to-the-touch patio, a pool equipment and gardening shed, rose garden, fig trees, and beautifully landscaped, level and expansive grounds offering exceptional privacy. The land is topographically desirable, sitting at a high point in the neighborhood at the top of a gentle slope. The level driveway includes a basketball hoop, completing this extraordinary property. Move right in and enjoy refined living all within one of Westchester’s most sought-after school districts.
Sale Price: $3,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $72,526
Assessment Value: $2,252,600
1 Christie Place #205E This beautifully refreshed 2 bedroom/2.5 bath condo in Scarsdale's coveted Christie Place has it all! Move right into this exceptional sun-filled and open unit featuring walls of windows, 9' ceilings, a high-end Kitchen (with Viking appliances), spa-like/en-suite bathrooms, central air, in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, custom bookcases and generous walk-in closets... All freshly painted with new carpeting and lighting throughout. This sophisticated (55+) building offers a wonderful staff and concierge, 24-hour security monitoring, a beautifully landscaped/furnished rooftop terrace, a fitness room, and garage parking (with new EV charging stations). And best of all, you can walk to all this idyllic Village has to offer ~ restaurants, shops, markets, parks ~ and the Metro North train to NYC.
Sale Price: $1,370,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,844
Assessment Value: $641,000
Featured Listings:
45 Griffen Avenue A beautifully move-in ready Colonial set on a private, park-like .61-acre level property with slate roof. The outdoor setting is a true highlight, featuring a stunning pool and spa, bluestone patio, and a custom stone outdoor kitchen—designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The grounds have been thoughtfully redesigned with updated landscaping, irrigation, and a dedicated vegetable garden. This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home has been extensively upgraded with quality materials, craftsmanship, and modern systems throughout, including Marvin windows, copper gutters and leaders, hardwood floors, and fully updated mechanicals encompassing heating, cooling, air quality, water systems, and smart home technology for comfort and efficiency. The main level showcases beautiful architectural details, including graceful archways and well-proportioned rooms. An oversized formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and French doors opens to the bluestone patio, while the formal dining room also features French doors, creating a seamless flow for entertaining. A warm family room with a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-ins offers a comfortable everyday gathering space. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with premium cabinetry, a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and new double Wolf convection ovens, complemented by a copper farmhouse sink, expansive granite island, and generous counter space. A sunlit breakfast area and easy access to the mudroom enhance everyday functionality. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath adds flexibility to the layout. The second floor features a large landing, four generously sized bedrooms and three full baths, including a primary suite with a custom expansive walk-in closet and spa bathroom with steam shower. Additional storage is thoughtfully integrated throughout, including expansive third-floor space, while the lower level provides further storage and a dedicated laundry area. Additional highlights an attached three-car garage.
