Hearing on Homestead Tax Options Scheduled for Feb 9, 2016 Plus Home Sales

If you're concerned about the 2016 tax revaluation and how the Village budget will affect your tax rate, mark your calendar for two upcoming meetings.

On Monday February 1 at 6 pm, the Village Board of Trustees and the Scarsdale School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Homestead Tax Option which is being considered due to the 2016 tax revaluation. Currently, all condominiums in Scarsdale are assessed based one their potential income as rental properties rather than as single-family homes. If this option is adopted by both boards, condominiums, primarily at Christie Place, would be taxed similarly to single family homes. At the time of the 2014 revaluation, the Homestead Act was considered, but not adopted. It will again be reviewed during this revaluation.

On Tuesday February 9, the Town Board of Scarsdale will hold a hearing on the adoption of the Homestead Tax Option, following the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at Village Hall. Also on the agenda that night at 6 pm is a discussion of the proposed renovation and expansion project at the Scarsdale Library, including a review of how the financing would impact the Village budget.

Sales:

20 Claremont Road

This house is on .60 acre and can potentially be subdivided into two lots. An application to subdivide the lot, and take down 17 trees has been filed by Paul Diamond, a former chair of the Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation. The Planning Board will consider the application at the their meeting on Wednesday night January 27 at 8 pm. Also on the agenda are subdivisions at 11 Carstensan and 35 Brookby Roads.

Sale Price: $1,251,000
Taxes: $29,079

27 Crossway

This colonial is situated on a corner property with center wood hardwood floors, updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and French Doors that lead to a private level yard. The family room has yard access and the master bedroom has access to an outdoor terrace and an updated master bath. There is a finished playroom/second family room in the basement. There is also an attached two-car garage with storage space above. The house has a Vermont slate roof.

Sale Price: $1,050,000
Taxes: $21,429

Edgemont:

195 Ferndale Road

This updated home has a living room with an onyx tiled fireplace, an updated kitchen with a granite center island which opens into a dining area with classic crown moldings, a tiled screened in porch located off the eating area, and a master bedroom suite with a renovated bathroom with radiant heat flooring and heated towel bars. The tree lined landscaped level property has been maintained with specimen plantings and a lace leaf Japanese maple tree.

Sale Price: $1,156,000
Taxes: $24,506

257 South Healy Avenue

Located on a dead end street, this home has a renovated kitchen and baths, new windows and hardwood floors. The basement/mudroom area is adjacent to the garage. There is a private backyard with a stone retaining wall.

Sale Price: $775,000
Taxes: $21,744

Featured Listings:

66 Brookby Road, Scarsdale

Comfortable luxury in Heathcote now being built. This handsome stone and shingle new construction offers 7000+ square feet on four spacious floors and an inviting floor plan marrying the traditional and the transitional with a classic Colonial living room, formal dining room and butler's pantry and a large open concept kitchen/family room for the pure enjoyment of today's modern living. Exceptional finishes and select architectural details include high ceilings, classic moldings, hardwood floors, and stone countertops. This attractive home offers comfortable perfection and the ultimate convenience of being steps from schools, shops and transportation. Construction excellence is the hallmark for this seasoned Scarsdale builder. For more information, click here.
List Price: $3,299,000

10 Rutland Road, Edgemont

A rare find...Stunning, impressive, sun-filled English style home on .62 flat acres on a peaceful street in the Cotswold section of Edgemont close to schools, the Scarsdale Village and train. Rooms are grand with a convenient and classic layout. Special details include stone, stucco and wood exterior and detailing, a spectacular Ludovici tile roof, leaded windows, many of which are new, oak floors, dropped living room with fireplace, large gracious dining room, large, well-appointed and laid out kitchen and breakfast area, spacious screened porch, study with built- ins, pretty powder room, front and back stairs, spacious master bedroom and bath, 4 additional bedrooms and 2 more full baths, solid cherry paneled family room with coffered ceiling, balcony, window seats, built ins, wet bar and a finished basement with playroom and powder room. All this is set on a spectacular lot of mature plantings and gardens. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,389,00