Real Estate: Strong Sales, Weekend Open Houses and Letter from a Reader

Permission has been granted to demolish 2a Cooper RoadWe received this letter from reader Alan Sacks concerning the potential demolition of 2A Cooper Road:

I read of the proposed demolition of this building –as well as others—to be replaced by a modern white-pine-and-sawdust board McMansion.

The centenarian building is important. Not only is it an attractive century-old building, made by hand, it is “of” Scardsale, not merely in it.

In 1918 many buildings were constructed of the native oak and stone found on the property. Being made of quarried stones and quarter sawn trees from the lot on which the building stands, it is a thoughtful and a careful rendition of human engineering upon nature. When such a building is torn down, that ancient history goes into the dumpster with it and cheap fungible lumber imported from other places comes in. This seems a shallow and regrettable violation of our stewardship.

To this writer’s mind, this dignified building of an earlier and more optimistic age is a treasure. It should remain standing and given TLC. The whole area should be Listed, and then exceptions granted for the lesser stuff built from brought-in mass produced materials. Sadly, shallow lucre is turning Scarsdale into Disney Epcot.

Alan R. Sacks

Sales
30 Cohawney Road
Renovated Mediterranean in prime Fox Meadow neighborhood! This bright and sunny home offers an open flow and at the same time, private flexible spaces for work, school and play with great connectivity through a variety of French doors to the property. A full kitchen renovation was recently completed with new top-of-the-line cabinetry, center island, professional grade appliances including Viking Range, Viking ice maker, Viking beverage center, Viking microwave and SubZero refrigerator along with radiant heated floors. Six bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms and an amazing newly-renovated lower level equipped with an entertainment area, full bar, sound resistant office, built-in mudroom, and doggie bath. A captivating veranda adorned by archways and an expansive flagstone patio complete with gas firepit and custom-crafted built-in bench lead out to the lush, fully fenced property, complete with batting cage/sports area and adjustable basketball hoop. The ideal setting for everyday living as well as sophisticated entertaining, both indoors and out. An easy walk to Fox Meadow Elementary, Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale Library, and the train.
Sale Price: $2,380,000
Assessed Value: $2,070,500
Real Estate Taxes: $51,755

136 Grand Boulevard
Luxurious modern living in this newly built colonial that offers style and masterful design. This 4400 square foot residence was thoughtfully executed and upgraded to allow for ideal living space that offers everyone a place to work, play, and relax. A completely fluid floor plan provides a seamless connection between the fabulous kitchen with premium touch free appliances, and stunning family room with fireplace and French doors to patio with full outdoor kitchen and wood burning fireplace. There is a mudroom off the 2 car garage that is accessible to the kitchen and additional covered patio. The 2nd floor has 4 Bedrooms and 4 baths plus a bonus laundry room! Enjoy your very own indoor rec room with kitchen, gym, and walk out lounge. Extra features include custom millwork, central AV system, security system, central vacuum, custom closets and motorized window treatments. Located within steps of Hyatt Park, and short distance to downtown Scarsdale and train.
Sale Price: $2,100,000
Assessed Value: $18,800
Real Estate Taxes: $45,082

94 Walworth Avenue
A classic Greenacres Colonial on .42 acres set on a tranquil lane off Walworth Avenue. Features include over 3800 interior square feet with large rooms, a spacious layout, plus a kitchen/family room, mudroom, butler's pantry area, covered patio for easy entertaining, six bedrooms with three-and-a-half bathrooms, plus twelve additional rooms, including the first floor den with built-ins and third floor playroom. Hardwood floors throughout. Gas cooktop and hot water heater circa 2015. Wonderful location: walk to Hartsdale train and shopping.
Sale Price: $1,430,000
Assessed Value: $1,150,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,745

2 Copper Beech Lane
Welcome to this amazing split level never ending home with a park-like setting, on a quiet tree lined cul-de-sac in the heart of Scarsdale and within the Scarsdale Union Free School District. The elegant interior of this home offers solid wood doors, architectural molding throughout, gleaming hardwood floors, trey ceilings, attracted accents and so much more. The oversized spacious rooms make this home feel larger than its actual square footage, with an amazing yard and minutes to White Plains, the Hutchinson River Parkway, Metro North, shopping, schools and so much more.
Sale Price: $1,310,000
Assessed Value: $1,800,000
Real Estate Taxes: $46,222

11 Greenville Road
Spacious mahogany deck overlooking a spectacular gunite salt water pool and spa, bluestone patio and beautifully landscaped fully fenced yard. This fabulous center hall colonial is nicely set back from the road. Conveniently located on a quiet cul-de-sac with Greenville Elementary School and commuter bus to the Scarsdale train station a short walk away. There is a door to the deck from the gourmet eat-in-kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances. The family room with a wood-burning fireplace is adjacent to the kitchen and the laundry/mudroom with door to the 2-car garage is located off the kitchen. A large living room, formal dining room and powder room complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features a master bedroom suite with a huge walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom. Square footage includes 709 square feet in basement. Certificate of Occupancy in progress for basement playroom, office and new full bathroom.
Sale Price: $1,250,000
Assessed Value: $1,277,200
Real Estate Taxes: $43,997

29 Corell Road
Stunning staggered Tudor on park-Like setting close to Corell Playground and Park has been thoughtfully renovated and improved. In addition to a replaced Vermont slate roof (front and side) and many new Anderson windows, the kitchen was designed for serious cooks and has a five burner Thermador stove, two almost new KitchenAid wall ovens, Bosch dishwasher and SubZero refrigerator that opens to a generous eating area and sliding doors to expansive deck and backyard. The living room has a stunning stone fireplace and the dining room is perfect for entertaining. The tranquil home office has views of the property. Up a few steps is the master bedroom with renovated marble tiled bathroom and generous closet space, a bedroom and renovated marble hall bathroom. Up a few more steps are two more bedrooms; one is very generously proportioned with an updated bathroom. The lower level has a bright windowed family room with door to the backyard. Below is the laundry area and 600 bottle wine cooler. 272 square feet in lower level included in total.
Sale Price: $1,199,000
Assessed Value: $1,221,750
Real Estate Taxes: $30,711

67 Carthage Road
Sun-filled charming cape in the heart of Heathcote. This bright and spacious three-bedroom 2 full bath home has an eat in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, family room, den or potential 4th bedroom. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Dining room has access to a screened in porch, perfect for outdoor dining. Roof is 5 years young, air conditioning and hot water heater 3 years young. Close to Heathcote Elementary school, village pool, commuter bus to the Scarsdale train, and five corners shopping.
Sale Price: $845,000
Assessed Value: $1,100,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,433

106 Potter Road
This quaint Scarsdale home is set up off the road offering space and privacy along with sunset views. First floor features include a charming and useful heated front porch, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat in kitchen with door to large yard, two bedrooms and a hall bath. Second floor features a master bedroom with additional space for a variety of uses, bathroom with stall shower. Lower level offers space that can be a playroom, office or work room plus utility room with laundry, and access to one car garage. House exterior newly painted! Private and extra deep backyard. Property is approx 50 x x160. Located within Edgewood Elementary School. Close to Metro-North, transportation, schools and shops.
Sale Price: $715,000
Assessed Value: $641,500
Real Estate Taxes: $16,035

Featured Listings

5 Renaissance Square, Unit PH7C
White Plains, NY 10601
The ultimate in luxury living and so close to NYC! Stunning 38th floor penthouse apartment with sunrise, sunset and manhattan skyline views! Open concept floor plan with floor to ceiling windows, blond wood floors and gas fireplace. Calcutta gold marble accents throughout. Exquisite dream kitchen, featured in "Westchester Home Magazine" and the Journal News!
Listing Price: $2,450,000
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12 Lebanon Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Practical modern design captures the essence of this custom built home on idyllic street in the heart of Heathcote. Every detail of this home has been thoughtfully mastered in craftsmanship and architectural design and layout. Entertaining is a joy in this custom space as every room flows easily to the next so that no room is left under utilized. The kitchen is state of the art with gourmet appliances, gorgeous breakfast area overlooking the family room with french doors to bluestone patio ideal for summer entertaining. The second floor has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a laundry room! The lower level is also fully finished including a playroom, gym area, office, bedroom and full bathroom. Additional upgrades include new compressors, hot water tank, recessed lighting and built-ins. This is a great opportunity to own one of the best blocks in Scarsdale ideally located within a short distance to the elementary school, pool, tennis, playground and houses of worship.
Listing Price: $1,895,000
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28 Penny Lane
Scarsdale PO/Edgemont, NY
Listing Price: $1,750,000
Move right in to this stunning six-bedroom Center Hall Colonial in a serene, private setting. Special features include: new en-suite marble master bath, living room with built-in bar, tiled stone wall with electric fireplace, library with custom built-ins and marble fireplace. Open concept family living with a fabulous flow for entertaining. Great room connects to the kitchen and breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and a multitude of windows, sliding glass door overlooking the bistro deck plus double tiered decks off the family room. Enjoy the fully renovated kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, double wall ovens, granite countertops and natural stone backsplash. The property features a 17x40 heated gunite salt water pool and spa with automatic pool cover. Whole house generator, 8-zone sprinkler system, indoor/outdoor sound system. Professionally designed landscaping, outdoor lighting, specimen trees and plantings create a backyard oasis for a discerning buyer. Not to be missed!
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200 Glendale Road
Scarsdale PO/Edgemont, NY
Listing Price: $1,075,000
Located on one of the most desirable streets of Edgemont. Wonderful flow for entertaining. Modern eat-in kitchen with white marble counters and stainless steel appliances adjoins an open family room with skylights and pitched ceiling (family/dining room combo). Large inviting living room with crown moldings, fireplace and private level yard. The lower level has finished family room/playroom with office and built-ins (could be converted to 4th bedroom), beautiful large laundry room, full bath, access to garage and storage. All new bathrooms, new roof, new window and doors, new insulation, high-hats, generator and Hardiplank siding with Azek trim on exterior. Gleaming hardwood floors and New 2020 Bosch HVAC. New gated fence around backyard. Steps away from elementary school and commuter bus to railroad station. Truly an outstanding home to move right into!
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Open Houses

23 Leatherstocking Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Open house Sun Apr 18, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Listing Price: $3,480,000
Impressive Contemporary Colonial with an open floor plan and room for a pool set on almost one acre of lush park-like property on a tranquil cul-de-sac in Heathcote. Features include a circular driveway, an elegant two-story entry with sweeping staircase, grand scale rooms, a spectacular eat-in kitchen with adjacent family room and a wall of French doors opening to private backyard and patio, a perfect setting for entertaining family and friends. The first floor is complete with a true home office, a cool Solarium for enjoying the sun all year long, a large first floor bedroom with bath and a three-car garage. The second floor boasts a spectacular master bedroom suite with two walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath, three additional bedrooms and two baths. The massive lower level has a full bath and sauna, recreational spaces, kitchenette, great storage and an au-pair suite. Enjoy being conveniently located close to schools, parks and shopping. Make this exquisite estate your home!
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23 Castle Walk
Scarsdale PO/Edgemont, NY 10583
Open house Sun Apr 18, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Listing Price: $2,285,000
Welcome home to this young Edgemont Colonial located on tranquil Castle Walk, a cul-de-sac community perfect for outdoor walks and peace of mind. Doused in sunshine, this home will delight from when you first enter through the grand, high-ceilinged foyer. So much light streams through this home's towering windows, light fixtures are almost never needed during the daytime! Enjoy an open flow, from the attractive living room, to the formal dining room, to the modern eat-in kitchen, which features high-quality millwork, custom cabinets, and a large pantry. A perfect family room, laundry room, a breakfast area, and doors out to the property round out the first floor. Take those important work meetings or set up a virtual class station in the library/office area. Upstairs, you'll find the master bedroom suite with a double-sided fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a grand marble master bathroom, with lux bathtub, shower and separate toilet closet. Two bedrooms, sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom round out the second floor. In the lower level, you'll find the ultra-flexible recreation/entertainment area with full bathroom - this space can virtually serve any purpose! Rounding out this picture-perfect offering is the level backyard, with room for a pool. Don't miss this amazing home!
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169 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Open house Sun Apr 18, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Listing Price: $1,899,000
An innovative new construction - a seamless marriage between the Quakers' first house (circa 1768) and modern day living is extraordinary. The historical gathering place for Friends has been repurposed, restored and rebuilt as an inviting modern family room with 10' foot ceilings adjoining the fabulous new kitchen and home. This delightful home offers 3000 square feet with an ideal kitchen with caesarstone countertops, custom cabinets and top-of-the-line appliances, separate home office (study), an abundance of dining and living space, a master bedroom wing with walk-in closet/lux bathroom, plus three bedrooms (one an en-suite), and hall bath. Lower level has 932 square feet prepped for a future bathroom/playroom/gym/recreation area. Location allows for easy stroll to Scarsdale Village, schools and transportation.
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