A Big Week for End of Year Home Sales

A surprising number of big home sales in Scarsdale as 2017 comes to a close. Perhaps buyers want to make their purchase before the tax code changes, or maybe political uncertainty is making sellers more flexible on price? Who knows? What's your theory? For whatever reason, here are this week's roster of nice home sales in Scarsdale and Edgemont:

Sales

20 Highland Way: Bright five-bedroom home in the heart of Fox Meadow with open floor plan on a level well landscaped .47 acres and a three car garage. There is a two story entrance reception area which opens to the living room with windows on three sides and a beautiful fireplace, library with fireplace, dining room and butler's pantry. Additionally, there is a chef's kitchen with large center island, big breakfast area which opens to the family room with prominent fireplace, powder room, a guest room and bath, mudroom and laundry open to the garage. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with three exposures, two walk-in closets and huge bath, two bedrooms, hall bath, and bedroom with its own bath. The lower level has a play room, full bath, wine cellar and storage room. The whole house was beautifully renovated in 1998 with a great flow for easy living.

Sale Price: $2,700,000
Assessed Value: $2,275,000
Real Estate Taxes: $58,024

15 Oak Lane: Magnificent Mediterranean Villa with stunning architectural details including a 2-story living room, four fireplaces, Juliet balcony, floor to ceiling windows and French doors to beautifully landscaped grounds. Outside find stonewalls surrounding a pool with hot tub and spa. Expansive kitchen, with expansive and exposed brick, huge center island, six-burner stove and sub-zero refrigerator. Family room, private guest and nanny wing, with two bedrooms and baths. Fabulous master suite with fireplace, master bath with tub and bidet. Master dressing room with sitting room (also extra bedroom) with full bath and balcony overlooking the living room. All bedrooms ensuite. Magnificent corner property with breathtaking colorful perennial gardens.

Sale Price: $2,180,400
Assessed Value: $2,348,066
Real Estate Taxes: $51,600

21 Castle Walk: Edgemont Colonial set on a gorgeous 1/2 acre of beautifully landscaped property with an 18 x 31' gunite pool with sliding cover. The first level features a two-story entry foyer, formal living room and dining room, a 2014 renovated eat-in kitchen with premium stainless appliances, walk-in pantry and quartz counters/island, fabulous family room with double-height ceiling and windows, study with gorgeous built-ins, powder room, guest room, full bath and two car garage with Tesla car charger. The second level boasts a stunning master suite with tray ceiling, two walk-in closets and a luxurious renovated master bath with double vanities, toilet room, soaking tub, shower and radiant heated floor, two bedrooms with hall bath, bedroom with en-suite bath, laundry and bonus room/6th bedroom.

Sale Price: $1,915,000
Assessed Value: $1,862,900
Real Estate Taxes: $62,000

24 Paddington Road: Mid-Century Modern home on sought after street delights with a great room with 9 foot ceilings encompassing eat-in-kitchen, dining area and living area with fireplace. Many original details have been preserved and others improved in this five bedroom, 4-½ bath home on a generous and level .44 acre lot. Ideal for living and entertaining, additional main level features include a stone terrace off the kitchen for BBQ, large master suite with dressing area and bank of closets and large bath with stone counters, whirlpool tub and separate shower and greenhouse room with view of garden, office, powder room, bedroom, hall bath, bedroom and a dramatic natural wood spiral staircase to lower level. Lower level boasts lounge/bar area with SGD to stone patio, family room with fireplace, playroom with bath, bedroom, bath, bedroom, sauna, generous two car garage and laundry.

Sale Price: $1,550,000
Assessed Value: $1,525,000
Real Estate Taxes: $41,597

9 Tyler Road: Updated, sunny and meticulously maintained 4 bedroom colonial. Eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Viking stovetop and double Viking oven, opens to deck overlooking quiet yard. Open floor plan where the kitchen flows easily into dining room and large, bright family room, with sliding doors to the deck and yard. The second level features 4 bedrooms with plenty of closet space, and renovated baths finished with marble floors and countertops. Private master suite features his and hers walk in closets, and beautifully finished bathroom with oversized tub. The walk out lower level provides an additional 1,032 square foot included in the total square footage. Space offers office, large rec room, exercise room, arts and crafts nook, plenty of storage space, and a full bathroom.

Sale Price: $1,527,000
Assessed Value: $1,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,591

2 Dunham Road: Unusually bright English Tudor with level private rear garden in desirable Sherbrooke Park. Entry hall, powder room, living room with fireplace, door to enclosed porch, formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen with door to second patio, door to two car garage, den/maid's room with full bath. Second level: master bedroom/dressing room with built-ins, three additional bedrooms & full bath, hardwood floors, new bessler stairs. Lower level: office, playroom, laundry, utilities and ample storage.

Sale Price: $1,262,500
Assessed Value: $1,408,840
Real Estate Taxes: $31,103

144 Moorland Drive: Lovely sunny Colonial near Greenville Elementary School in Edgemont. This home sits on beautiful land .20 acres and 1,408 interior square feet, with 3 bedrooms with 1-½ baths. Many updates: Windows, Roof, Furnace, Siding, Kitchen, Bathroom. Large open unfinished lower level. Room for expansion

Sale Price: $675,000
Assessed Value: $601,300
Real Estate Taxes: $20,010

Featured Listings:

15 Richbell Road, Scarsdale
Extraordinary Georgian estate situated on 1.67 private acres in the heart of Murray Hill. Learn more here:

List Price: $7,750,000

9 Chedworth Road, Scarsdale
A cut above. This is a jewel of a home that provides comfort and pleasure. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,875,000

Open Houses:

60 Pinewood Road #TA, Hartsdale
Open House Sunday 12/10/2017 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Beautifully renovated and convenient three bedroom apartment with a one-step ground entry. Learn more here:

List Price: $370,000

173 Dorchester Road, Scarsdale
Open House Sunday 12/10/2017 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Handsome English Tudor set on an extraordinary park-like .70 acre lot. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,345,00