Real Estate: 725 Residents File Tax Grievances Plus Sales, Featured Listings and Open Houses

How many homeowners grieved their tax assessment from the 2017 tax role? Village Manager Steve Pappalardo reviewed the numbers at the Scarsdale Village Board meeting on June 27 when he reported that as of June 20, Grievance Day, 725 grievances had been filed. He said that the Village Assessor had settled 65 of these before June 20th and the balance would be considered by the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) at five scheduled meetings in July and 10 more in August.

How does the number of grievances compare to prior years? Speaking during public comments Bob Harrison provided the following history of the numbers:

Tax Year        Number of Grievances:

2013                234
2014                951
2015                361
2016             1,103
2017                725

Mayor Dan Hochvert believes that some of the grievances this year may have been filed by those who were objecting to the value shown on their assessment that reflected the full market value based on the equalization rate that inflated the assessed value, rather than the assessed value assigned by the Scardsale Tax Assessor's Office.

Sales

Scarsdale:  

3 Seneca Road: This latest KOSL Building signature home offers exceptional architectural details throughout, 10' ceilings on 1st floor, 9' on 2nd floor and finished basement. Spectacular golf course views. Very private park-like setting.

Sale Price: $3,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

68 Drake Road: Bright updated six-bedroom classic center hall colonial on lushly landscaped level half acre. This centrally air conditioned home has new windows through most of the house, several newer bathrooms, exterior lighting to enhance the outside entertainment area and a big open kitchen/family room! Additionally, there is a big den/bedroom on the first floor and a large sunroom off the living room so everyone can spread out. Upstairs on the second floor is a master with two walk-in closets and a newer marble bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub, three bedrooms and an updated bathroom. On the third floor are two generous bedrooms and a newer bathroom. Invisible fence buried around property. 

Sale Price: $1,825,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,743

24 Cambridge Road: Private country setting in the heart of the Greenacres estate area of Scarsdale. This unique home offers breathtaking curb appeal and a rare 0.76 private manicured acre in a quiet location within award winning Scarsdale School District. The exquisite formal rooms showcase sunny southern exposures and breathtaking views of serene private grounds. The expansive and bright living room offers two seating areas, a wood burning fireplace and large windows. The family room adjoins the living room offering an ideal layout for everyday family living and formal entertaining. The eat-in kitchen boasts generous storage including built-ins and two walk-in pantries. The second level has 5 spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms. This property presents ample room for a pool and expansion.

Sale Price: $1,595,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,335

 34 Aspen Road: Elegant and sun-filled home is situated on Aspen Road in Scarsdale. Meticulously maintained four bedroom, three 1/2 bath home has it all. The spacious floor plan is ideal. A perfect flow for relaxing or entertaining indoors or out; professionally landscaped gardens in a private setting. Special details include a unique stone feature wall with fireplace in the gracious living room, skylights, a new roof, central A/C, heat, driveway with apron, mostly all replaced windows, and a full house generator. Gutters and downspouts are wired for heating. The grand master bedroom is complete with built-in drawers, walls of closets, dressing room, seating area and master bath. This special home has two family rooms. One with floor to ceiling windows is located on the main floor and the other is perfect for a playroom. A private guest suite completes the lower level.

Sale Price: $1,346,500
Real Estate Taxes: $25,581

76 Huntington Avenue: Five bedroom, three full and two half-bath tudor with an open plan layout in Greenacres. This home blends an old-world, beautifully crafted stone and stucco exterior with modern spaces and upgrades. The first level offers an expansive open plan kitchen/family room across the back of the house, with sliders to a large deck and premium kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. The home boasts many new improvements: a brand new 7-zone ductless split HVAC system, all controlled by WiFi/phone app, a new boiler with 2-zones also controlled by WiFi/phone app, newly refinished floors throughout the first two levels, new hall bath and new carpeting in both bedrooms on the third level, refinished deck and front path, newly repaired and repainted exterior, new insulation under roof.

Sale Price: $1,193,888
Real Estate Taxes: $23,835

187 Mamaroneck Road: Lovely home with spacious, level 1/2 acre private property. Freshly painted and hardwood floors recently refinished. New furnace from October 2015. Conveniently located; the house is close to Scarsdale Middle School, Heathcote elementary school, shopping at Heathcote 5 Corners, Scarsdale Community Pool and French School.

Sale Price: $880,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,605

176 Clarence Road: Set on a tree lined street in the Edgewood section of Scarsdale is this charming Cape Cod style home on a beautiful ¼ of an acre. The home offers a lovely living room with double exposure and a fireplace. The dining room has sliding glass doors to a covered porch. The spacious eat in kitchen was recently renovated, and features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors. There is a large picture window that overlooks the spacious yard. Two bedrooms and an updated bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level has approximately 400 square feet of finished space. There is a one car detached garage, with an additional storage room behind it.

Sale Price: $875,000
Real Estate Taxes: $18,295

Edgemont:

1 Candlewood Court: Colonial situated on .60 acres on a cul-de-sac in Edgemont. Spacious rooms with an intelligent layout and easy access out to the property. First floor rooms flow from the center hall and provide great space for entertaining, relaxing, or affording privacy. Kitchen with new dishwasher, microwave, new ovens and mudroom/laundry are located off the two-car garage. Den can be converted to a bedroom and the powder room to a full bath for those in need of a first floor bedroom. Second floor: Large master suite is located at one end, and four large bedrooms are located at the other. One bedroom off the back stairs has its own bath, perfect for a guest room or a nanny's room. Light from the two-story entry floods this floor. Freshly painted inside and out, new dimensional roof with guarantee with new sheathing, new large capacity leaders and gutters with leaf guards.

Sale Price: $1,526,004
Real Estate Taxes: $38,806

27 Penny Lane: Home on nearly half an acre on one of Edgemont's most coveted streets. Lovingly maintained and beautifully renovated, this property offers tranquility from every inch of its 3,800 square feet. Enter through the foyer and into the formal living room, across from an enormous and open formal dining room. There's no doubt you'll appreciate the large and updated eat-in-kitchen with center island, granite counters, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, and every functional amenity that would make this the perfect family home. You'll love to entertain guests in the private family room that features a beautiful stone accent wall, wood burning fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry. This home is thoughtfully laid out as each bedroom in the home is joined with a full bathroom and generous storage space. The finished lower level offers interesting possibilities with outdoor access, a wet bar and 2 car garage.

Sale Price: $1,350,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,692

35 Henry Street: Beautifully maintained side split with eat-in kitchen and freshly painted interior. New bathrooms, hot water heater, and induction cook top. Roof replaced in 2010. Well maintained. Very spacious layout for easy entertaining of family and friends. Easy walk to all schools and train. Professionally landscaped property with huge backyard and refinished deck invite entertaining family and friends.

Sale Price: $1,275,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,536 

5 Robin Hill Road: This sun filled home with park-like property. Situated on almost half an acre of gorgeous property. The first level features a renovated kitchen, spacious dining room and large and inviting living room with double height ceilings, a stunning bay window, fireplace and new sliding doors out to the stone patio and yard. Upstairs enjoy a spacious master suite with bath as well as two additional bedrooms and hall bath. The lower level offers a family room and half bath with an entrance out to the stone patio and yard. Many recent updates include new windows ('03), new furnace ('01), new a/c ('07), new 200 amp panel ('07), new roof ('06), new water heater, new w/d ('16), new patio sliding door ('16).

Sale Price: $1,225,000

Real Estate Taxes: $32,725 

Featured Listings:

28 Rectory Lane, Scarsdale
Custom colonial to be built by one of Scarsdale's finest local builders who is well known for incredible finishes and has a stellar reputation. This home in the prestigious, historic Scarsdale neighborhood is not only located in one of the most convenient locations in town but will have everything the discerning buyer wants!
Listing Agent: Heather Harrison 917.299.7490. Learn more here:

List Price: $3,499,000

44 Meadow Road, Scarsdale
Masterful design and modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this one of a kind custom rebuilt home. Grand entryway features a sweeping staircase that draws you into ideal layout for entertaining. Living is easy in this impressive residence within walking distance to elementary school and worship.
Listing Agent: Heather Harrison 917.299.7490. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,995,000

12 Kolbert Drive, Scarsdale
This modern colonial was extensively renovated on the interior and exterior in 2014 with the finest craftsmanship and design. Move right in and enjoy this contemporary colonial with every amenity imaginable including a gorgeous heated pool and spa on a lush .5 acre of park like property.
Listing Agent: Heather Harrison 917.299.7490. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,450,000

9 Tyler Road, Scarsdale
Move right in to this updated, sunny and meticulously maintained 4 bedroom colonial on a quiet street in Heathcote. Eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Viking stovetop and double Viking oven, opens to deck overlooking quiet yard.
Listing Agent: Amy Travis 914.420.7381. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,775,000

43 Ferncliff Road, Scarsdale
Set on a sunny knoll, this well-maintained English Tudor is walking distance to Scarsdale village and the Metro North train station, grade school, high school and library. Features include an inviting center hall, large living room with gas fireplace, family room with walls of windows and French doors to private terrace. Scarsdale Office: 914-723-8877. 

Learn more here:

 List Price: $1,099,000

11 Jared Drive, White Plains
Gracious elegant Townhouse in coveted Gedney Commons. This sun filled end unit features a generous first floor living area, spacious kitchen with Center Island, greenhouse eating area and cabinets galore. Walk out from the dining room to a very private deck surrounded by lush landscaping. Scarsdale Office: 914-723-8877. Learn more here:

List Price: $825,000

Open Houses:

28 Parkfield Road Scarsdale
Open House Sunday July 2, 1-3PM

Enjoy a short walk to train (32 minute express to Grand Central) from this ideally located and newly renovated Fox Meadow Colonial in Scarsdale! This home features a fabulous layout for casual living and formal entertaining with a gorgeous open-plan new premium eat-in chef's kitchen. Scarsdale Office: 914-723-8877. Learn more here:

List Price: $2,098,000

85 Popham Road Scarsdale
Open House Sunday 7/02/2017 2-4:00 PM

This home has it all -- A+ location just a short walk to downtown Scarsdale and Metro North station, A+ renovation with gorgeous kitchen and baths, plus Scarsdale schools! The first level features a 2016 renovated chef's eat-in-kitchen with Silostone Island, top-of-line stainless appliances. Don't miss this Fox Meadow gem! Scarsdale Office: 914-723-8877. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,625,000