Scarsdale Homes: Now and Then

Builders are in full swing in Scarsdale – razing old homes, adding to existing ones and building ever-larger homes to suit prospective buyers. Whatever your views on preservation, the size of new homes and Scarsdale's building code, there's lot to see when driving the streets of the Village.

Here are some homes we've been watching:

Though the owners could not get permission to raze the former home of Earl Graves at 8 Heathcote Road, they were permitted to teardown everything but the front façade of this brick mansion. See below for the original home, the remaining façade and construction of the new home. The owners applied to the Board of Appeals to build a home, greenhouse, and pool cabana which would exceed 15,000 square feet of floor area.

Here are some other homes that have been torn down:

157 Brewster Road – a small 3 bedroom/3 bath home in Greenacres will be replaced with a far larger one.

     









At 21 Greenacres Avenue, a modest four-bedroom 3,400 square foot home on a flag lot has been demolished and will be replaced with a 6,200 square foot home that's sitting in the backyard of 11 surrounding homes.

Are you watching construction projects in your neighborhood? Send before and after photos to Scarsdale10583 to share with our readers.

Featured Listings

65 Brite Avenue, Scarsdale: Fox Meadow Classic with pool. Gracious Tudor with five bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. Ideal location on .66 acre an easy walk to train, elementary, high school and library. New hydro air heating and air conditioning systems (2015). Bright and sunny with a great floor plan, high ceilings and many updates. First floor: large entry foyer with grand staircase featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant living room with fireplace, library, large formal dining room, powder room with ante-room, modern eat-in kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, family room with full bath and backstairs. Second floor: master bedroom with wall of closets and bathroom, two additional en-suite bedrooms and two bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathroom. Walk-up expansive attic. Separate fenced heated pool, gorgeous grounds and southwest exposure. Learn more here:

List Price: $3,350,000

11 Ridgecrest East, Scarsdale: Beautiful Greenacres home on .22 of an acre located on a tranquil street with an easy walk to train, elementary school, shopping, parks and playground. This fully renovated home has five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Wonderful open eat-in kitchen/family room with patio overlooking large yard. Many updates. Move right in. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,295,000

25 Cooper Road: Move up to Murray Hill. This exciting New Construction, stone and clapboard Colonial is located in prime Murray Hill Estate Area. Featuring 9,035 square feet of stunning architectural design, this exceptional home features 8 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, a dramatic two-story 20-foot entry hall with soaring curved staircase, accompanied by beautifully crafted custom paneling. The expansive center hall opens to a stunning, 32 foot-long formal living room. First floor has 10-foot ceilings with a modern, open floor plan. Professionally designed JEM chef's kitchen with 7-foot marble island opens to an expansive family room with fireplace. Mahogany deck with views of 1.37 acres of property including pool, large level backyard play area and beautiful, flowering perennials. The Master Suite has gas fireplace and 16-foot cathedral ceilings and its own deck. Master bath offers marble, radiant heat floors, modern Robern vanities, a soaking tub and an over-sized deluxe shower. Three-car garage, full-house generator, and fully finished lower level walk-out with 10 ft ceilings, open playroom, exercise area and potential media and wine rooms. Highest quality construction and finishes. Click here for more information. For a private viewing contact listing agent, Anne Moretti at 914-815-0057.

List Price: $5,998,000