Sales Are Up

The numbers are looking up. A recent real estate report shows that 39 homes have been sold in Scarsdale this year, in comparison to only 25 homes from January through May 19 in 2009. Here are a few that recently closed: 24 Greenacres Avenue: Elegant Georgian Colonial beautifully set on spectacularly landscaped .86 acre. Distinctive architectural details throughout. State-of-the-art kitchen. Enticing 40 x 24 heated pool with a charming poolside patio plus an additional brick patio close to the house perfect for barbecuing and entertaining.

List Price: $2,500,000
Sale Price: $2,100,000
Real Estate Taxes $43,819

15 Cooper Road: Unique 1907 Victorian Colonial set on an acre and a half in Murray Hill. Large rooms: 6 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 2 fireplaces and charming center hall with lead windows. Private front patio, set among magnificent trees.
List Price $1,970,000
Sale Price $1,795,000
Real Estate Taxes $36,252

10 Wayside Lane: Country English home, sited on .56 acres of property with room for a pool, in a prime Fox Meadow location. Special features include three detailed fireplaces, stained, leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, light and open kitchen and breakfast room, wonderful spacious dining room with French doors to patio and sweeping garden views.
List Price $1,390,000
Sale Price: $1,380,000
Real Estate Taxes $27,930

26 Elm Road: Totally renovated 1924 colonial with a two-story addition on a quiet cul-de-sac just 3 blocks from the train. Everything brand new in 2008; heating, electrical, roof, plumbing, exterior siding, windows, and two-car garage. The new addition consists of a large, fabulous kitchen with family area and fireplace: a master bedroom with private entrance and his and hers closets and a bath with double vanities, a whirlpool and a separate glassed-in shower.
List Price: $1,495,000
Sale Price: $1,347,500
Real Estate Taxes: $24,279

5 Carman Road: Beautifully renovated in 2006, this Edgewood home has a granite and stainless kitchen with adjoining family room and sliders to patio and yard. Great mudroom with hooks, cabinets and laundry, leading to kitchen. Second floor includes master with walk-in closets, luxurious master bath, three additional bedrooms and two more full baths. Stairs to large usable attic space, 1,300 sq feet of finished basement makes great play space or gym. Hardwood floors throughout.

List Price: $1,200,000
Sale Price: $1,180,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,067