Home Sales Surge In July

The latest recap of Scarsdale real estate sales for the first half of 2012 shows that the number of sales is up slightly over last year with the median sales price continuing to decline from their high in 2008. To date, 85 homes have sold this year as compared to 83 in the first half of 2011 – but the median price has declined from $1,438,000 in 2008 to $1,193,000 this year.

The good news is that we have plenty of sales to report this week. Check these out and click through our new slide gallery of homes to see what sold.

Address: 2 Brookfield Lane
Sale Price: $2,575,000
Real Estate Tax: $52311

Description: Sparkling California contemporary on private 1.2 lush acres. This home features bright spacious interior and high ceilings. Glass doors lead to yard and pool from kitchen, living and family room. First floor rooms have marble or freshly stained wood floors throughout. Built- ins and stone fireplace in family room create cozy feeling in large space. The kitchen has new appliances. Master bedroom on the first floor with separate sitting room/office, 3 car garage.

Address: 17 Taunton Road
Sale Price: $2,325,000
Real Estate Tax: $47994

Description: Magnificent, renovated 6-bedroom Colonial overlooking Crane-Berkley Pond. The professional grade eat in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances is open to the family room with water views, built-ins and French doors to the backyard. Master bedroom with built-ins, bath and private deck. Finished third floor bonus area, bedroom and bath. Additional features include Billiard room, powder room. (Pictured at top)

Address: 30 Hadden Road
Sale Price: $1,850,000
Real Estate Tax: $36744

Description: Nestled on a private park-like 1/2 acre in Cotswold section of Edgemont, this custom Nantucket colonial offers an ideal flow and sun-filled spacious rooms for gracious living. With the highest level of design, quality and detail, this distinctive home's special details include 9 foot ceilings, wide planked floors, oversized windows, elegant custom cabinetry, exquisite cook's kitchen, mudroom, screened porch, den, family room, home office and abundant storage.

Address: 18 Greenacres Ave
Sale Price: $ 1,650,000
Real Estate Tax: $41600

Description: Romantic 7 bedroom Greenacres Colonial with professionally landscaped .62 acres close to the Hartsdale train station. Nine foot ceilings throughout the first two floors with deep moldings and details throughout. The eat in kitchen was renovated in 1992 and the bathrooms were updated as well. New Grand Manor roof, copper gutters, exterior paint. Big finished basement. 7-zone heating.

Address: 5 Carstensen Road
Sale Price: $1,385,000
Real Estate Tax: $3,0821

Description: Enchanting sun drenched Collet-built Tudor in Fox Meadow on .51 acres of gorgeous grounds with complete privacy. Five bedrooms. Three full baths and a powder room. Cook's kitchen with a large center island, desk, top appliances and a fabulous family dining area. Stunning leaded windows, fine details, gleaming oak floors. Beautifully maintained. A botanical garden with specimen trees, abundant flowers and water features.

Address: 10 Ogden Road
Sale Price: $1,311,000
Real Estate Tax: $35,048

Description: Secluded ranch home set on .49 acres in Fox Meadow. Features include spacious rooms, walls of glass, patio.

Address: 75 Round Hill Road

Sale Price: $1,306,000
Real Estate Tax: $40,346

 

Description: Beautifully renovated and expanded in 2001, this Colonial has a wonderful floor plan that makes this home perfect for entertaining. This bright home boasts 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a fabulous open kitchen with great room, a family room, a large formal dining room, a living room, and a first floor laundry room.

Address: 30 Doris Drive
Sale Price: $1,260,000
Real Estate: $35,001

Description: Sunny spacious stone front split on beautifully landscaped .47 acre in Edgemont. Lovely interior spaces featuring living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den with fireplace, a grand kitchen/family room combination, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, powder room and lower level playroom. Sliding doors to private, lush garden areas with large deck and stone patio.

Address: 6 Forest Lane
Sale Price: $1,110,000
Real Estate Tax: $26,724

Description: A classic colonial with slate roof, living room, fireplace, built-ins, family room, large dining room, a picturesque garden, 4 bedrooms, a playroom, and a 2-car garage.

Address: 87 Spier Road
Sale Price: $1,090,000
Real Estate Tax: $25760

Description: Inviting stone front split on a level .34 acres in Quaker Ridge. A comfortable and spacious home. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a powder room. Special features include a stunning living room, a large versatile family room, bright eat-in kitchen with laundry nearby, great closets, big windows, cork floors, a lower level recreation room and much more.

Address: 26 Walbrooke Road

Sale Price: $1,012,400
Real Estate Tax: $27,217

 

Description: This spectacular, sun-filled Colonial combines character and charm with very spacious rooms. Ideal for entertaining with a stunning granite kitchen with breakfast area, high-end stainless steel appliances, family room with 2 walls of windows and door to deck. Large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and 2 family bedrooms.

Address: 14 Brook Lane
Sale Price: $985,000
Real Estate Tax: $22,076

Description: Charmingly elegant and lovingly maintained Greenacres Colonial sited on private location. Sun-filled generous rooms, 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors, exceptional master suite, wonderful kitchen with sliding glass doors to patio. Surrounded by lush perennial gardens and plantings.

Address: 140 Johnson Road
Sale Price: $975,000
Real Estate Tax: $24,180

Description: A gorgeous four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and center island-this room opens up to family room. Outdoor deck is perfect for barbequing. All bedrooms are well-sized. Hall bathroom has marble counters. Master bedroom suite has vaulted ceiling and bathroom with double sinks and a jacuzzi. Finished walkout basement. Hardwood floors abound.

Address: 12 Warnke Lane
Sale Price: $835,000
Real Estate: $31,463

Description: Light filled 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom contemporary on sprawling, private land. Fully renovated home with second floor addition in 2002 boasts a master bedroom suite, spa like master bath, walk in closets, and a home office. Hardwood floors throughout.

Address: 216 Beverly Road
Sale Price: $800,000
Real Estate Tax: $25,543

Description: Stone and Stucco lovely Tudor with sun drenched open floor plan offers updated kitchen with Sub Zero Refrigerator, wine cooler, center island, granite tops, mud room with built ins, fabulous first floor Family room, 4 bedrooms and a spacious finished lower level with half bath.

Address: 176 Old Colony Road
Sale Price: $795,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,700

Description: A very unique property nestled in the hills of Edgemont with a Hartsdale PO. A terraced trail to a tennis court with a private driveway off the pipeline.

Address: 20 Parkfield Road
Sale Price: $775,000
Real Estate Tax: $23,574

Description: Lovely bright Fox Meadow Split Level. Living room with Cathedral ceiling and Fireplace, Dining room, Kitchen, Office, Family room with wet bar and sliders to Patio, Master Bedroom/Bath, 2 Bedrooms/Hall Bath, Finished basement with Laundry room, full Bath and Wine Cellar

Address: 44 Sprague Road
Sale Price: $735,000
Real Estate Tax: $15112

Description: Beautiful updated and maintained home. Lovely yard. Dentil moldings, granite countertops. New kitchen appliances.

Address: 1 Myrtledale Road
Sale Price: $735,000
Real Estate Tax: $23,255

Description: Sunny and bright center hall colonial. This home features a lovely fenced yard with deck.

Address: 274 Boulevard
Sale Price: $729,000
Real Estate Tax: $15324

Description: Beautiful, bright and spacious Edgewood Colonial that sits on .11 of an acre. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, beautiful update eat in kitchen, lovely refinished hardwood floors, study/den off the living room. Spacious finished basement included as well.

Address: 77 Carman Road
Sale Price: $710,000
Real Estate Tax: $14565

Description: Charm abounds in this well maintained front porch Colonial situated in a tranquil setting. This home features a large eat-in kitchen, an adjacent family room with sliders to the deck and a flat backyard.

Address: 118 Penn Road
Sale Price: $699,000
Real Estate Tax: $25,838

Description: Classic center hall colonial nestled on almost a half acre of park-like property. Located in the Quaker Ridge Elementary School district of Scarsdale.
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Featured Listing: 147 Juniper Road, Scarsdale
Charming three bedroom Split-level home nestled on a cul-de-sac with terrific curb appeal and sparkling hardwood floors throughout. Inviting living room with bay window, kitchen with breakfast area and doors opening to a large covered stone patio plus a versatile lower level. Walk to elementary school.
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List Price: $649,900

Featured Listing: 132 Longview Drive, Scarsdale
Great potential abounds in this traditional Center Hall brick Colonial. The wonderful floor plan offers a welcoming entry, living room with fireplace, dining room and sun drenched kitchen. Hardwood floors. Close to school and transportation. Learn more here:
List Price: $539,000