Real Estate: Mid Century Modern Home on Overlook Road is Sold Again

Sometimes, though rarely, a decision by the Committee for Historic Preservation to deny permission to raze a home actually sticks and the house is saved.

This week a mid-century modern home at 8 Overlook Road was sold again, after the current owners were denied permission to tear it down.

As we reported on Scarsdale10583 in July 2018, the home was purchased for $2.97 mm in May 2018 and the new owners applied to demolish it. However it was designed by Edgar A. Tafel, a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright and at one point was occupied by Richard Ottinger who served six terms in Congress and later became the Dean of the Pace Law School.

Architect Tafel was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and had built other homes in Larchmont, Bedford, Greenwich and Ridgefield. This house is the only example of Tafel’s work in Scarsdale. In addition, Tafel designed churches, including the First Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue and 12th Street in New York along with a chapel at JFK airport as well as a fine arts building at SUNY.

The house was also called out by historian Andrew Dolkhart, who authored the 2012 Cultural Resources Survey of Scarsdale. In his report he said “Designed by prominent Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Edgar Tafel, this Mid-century Modern house has a horizontal profile, typical of Wrightian design, accented by the use of long thin Roman bricks. The house also has a hip roof and overhanging eaves. There is a prominent garage and a front entry set back from the street.”

This week it was sold again for $2,750,000 – and hopefully the new owners plan to live in it.

Sales:
8 Overlook Road
This contemporary home sits on nearly an acre of level, beautifully landscaped property with a gorgeous 45x15 pool with built in spa, automatic pool cover and blue-stone decking, ideal for summer entertaining and outdoor dining. The first level features a large living room with a cathedral ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the grounds, formal dining area, eat-in-kitchen with premium appliances and a master bedroom with full bath ensuite. The second level includes two large bedrooms and two full baths. The lower level offers an expansive recreation room with fireplace and doors to the patio and yard, perfect for large gatherings. A well-maintained home in a well-established neighborhood. Whole house generator included.

Sale Price: $2,750,000
Assessed Value: $2,375,000
Real Estate Taxes: $58,553

73 Brewster Road
This renovated, elegant Tudor for sale in Scarsdale is in sought after Fox Meadow and is ready for you. 4 bedroom, 4 marble bath home with newer gourmet eat in kitchen and adjoining family room featuring vaulted ceilings. Oversized sunken living room with charming alcoves, one with wet bar. Large bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Laundry conveniently located on bedroom level. Spacious and bright playroom - above grade, in walk out basement with additional fireplace included in square footage. Newer energy efficient furnace installed. Large level yard!

Sale Price: $1,685,000
Assessed Value: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,446

31 Bretton Road
Many luxurious features just added including conversion of house to gas (with new Navien furnace, new gas range and gas line for attachment to outdoor grill), new Andersen windows, heated two car garage with new doors and mechanisms, copper gutters, Nest thermostat, remote-controlled shades, and freshly painted. Cook's kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, GE Cafe series stainless appliances, and Vinotemp wine refrigerator. Architectural details throughout including wide plank floors and Ludowici clay tile roof. Approx 300 additional square feet in walk-up attic. Exterior has plenty of room to play and relax with bluestone patio, Bose speakers, gazebo, new landscaping, LED lighting, and high-end redwood playset with rubber cushioning.

Sale Price: $1,099,000
Assessed Value: $1,014,700
Real Estate Taxes: $32,517

45 Wynmor Road
Wonderful opportunity in the Heathcote Section of Scarsdale!! This Charming Cape Colonial is located on a quiet street with lovely level lot and private slate patio which is terrific for entertaining. Bright and sun-filled home with hardwood floors throughout. First Floor Master Bedroom suite includes Full Bath and additional multi-purpose space which offers many options. Family Room on main level could be easily converted back to full bedroom. Bedrooms on 2nd level are oversized rooms.

Sale Price: $925,000
Assessed Value: $1,025,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,959

1 Clarendon Place
Bright, spacious and meticulously cared for, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath split level home is located on a quiet cul de sac and close to all! Fabulous open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace with heatilator, dining room with seating/storage banquette which opens to a lovely kitchen with eat in island, 2 sets of sliding glass doors to deck overlooking mature landscaped property. Fabulous outdoor entertaining space through sliding glass doors on main and lower levels. Wet bar, full bath with steam shower, 4th bedroom and office on lower level. Two car garage and long driveway for plenty of parking.

Sale Price: $745,000
Assessed Value: $799,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,000

14 Old Lane
Sunny Split Level home located in the Edgemont School district on a lovely piece of property with patio and play area. Perfectly located on a tranquil tree-lined street. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Hardwood floors. A/C units. Eat-in-kitchen. One car attached garage and plenty of additional parking space in the driveway. House has electric heat.

Sale Price: $575,000
Assessed Value: $662,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,016

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1251 Post Road, Scarsdale
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25 Garden Road | Greenacres
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Scarsdale meets The Hamptons in this lush and private Cedar Shake/Stone residence on 1.49 Acres in the Estate Area. Impressive architectural details. Renovated in 2010, Designer Anthony Baratta, known for his use of bold colors and grand scale, created a home with remarkable charm and a homespun Americana feel. You can smell the apple pie Baking in the Huge country eat-in Kitchen with an adjoining and inviting covered porch overlooking the stunning Gunite Pool. Generous grounds with expanses of lawn and magnificently landscaped. Relaxing and tranquil, this ultra-charming home is perfect for year-round living or makes a sensational weekend retreat! 30 minutes to NYC!
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23 Innes Road | Heathcote
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5 Beds | 6.1 Baths | 6,885 Sqft.
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6 Beds | 5.2 Baths | 5,320 Sqft.
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6 Beds | 5.1 Baths | 7,500 Sqft.
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