Demand for Homes Continues

This week we saw several homes for sale in the neighborhood with lines of homeseekers outside. With limited inventory, prices are on the rise and many homes are going to "best and final" offers within days of hitting the market.  Here are a few homes that sold this week.

Sales
33 Tompkins Road
Incomparable, grand, airy Fox Meadow home that has been meticulously designed and appointed for intimate living and gracious entertaining. Marvel at this architectural dream bespoke with exquisite craftsmanship, millwork and finest finishes throughout. A fluid floor plan provides a true family-centered connection, ideal for entertaining, radiating from the spacious kitchen with premium appliances to the exceptional family room with grand fireplace and timbered truss cathedral ceiling. Off the stately Center Hall is a large paneled living room with original limestone fireplace and the grand formal dining room with custom built-in breakfront. A library/den with fireplace complete this extraordinary first floor. Entertain outside on the expansive flagstone patio. The lower-level has a gym area and the recreation room is a favorite gathering and play spot. This welcoming home fulfills a vision of distinctive design and family orientation. Ideally located near the elementary school, library, shops, restaurants and train; all that Scarsdale has to offer.
Sale Price: $3,085,000
Assessed Value: $2,256,000
Real Estate Taxes: $56,902

85 Greenacres Avenue
This charming center hall Colonial in the sought after Greenacres neighborhood of Scarsdale is on a woodsy two-thirds acre plot. First level features a cozy library, gracious living room with wood burning fireplace, bright sun porch/family room, formal dining room, powder room and eat-in kitchen with adjacent laundry. There is a spacious deck off the kitchen overlooking a wooded backyard. Second level contains a master bedroom “suite” and bath, three additional bedrooms, one full and one half bath. Level three consists of two bedrooms and two baths, a storage room/sleeping porch, and pull down access to the attic above. Three room basement is unfinished. There is garage parking for three cars. This delightful house awaits a family seeking private living in an outstanding suburban community, minutes away from excellent schools, the nearby village, and a quick trip on Metro North to NYC. Room for several home offices!
Sale Price: $1,700,000
Assessed Value: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $37,170

395 Ardsley Road
Grand Dutch Colonial with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and spacious family and recreation rooms. Magnificently renovated with a classic design, inground pool, set on over half an acre of parklike property with beautiful ornamental trees and landscaping. Step off the charming front porch into the foyer to the inviting living room with a brick fireplace and skillfully crafted stained-glass window. The formal dining room adjoins a brick accent wall and a large bay window. The designer kitchen has stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, art mosaic glass feature wall, and radiant heated floors, and a powder room to the side. A very spacious family room includes a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling, crafted bay windows, and a large window facing the pool. The carved spiral twist staircase leads to the second floor with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The luxurious primary bedroom suite has a vaulted ceiling, large marble jacuzzi bath. Three generous-size bedrooms and a custom hall bath complete the second level. The large bedroom suite with a full bath on the main level is currently used as the recreation room with a door out to the patio and pool which can be very easily converted back for extended family. Additional loft area with a large window over the garage can be finished as a working studio. Garage has 220V charger for electric car. Very convenient location just a few blocks to elementary school, shops, and transportation. An authentic old-world charm resort home with today's amenities.
Sale Price: $1,420,000
Assessed Value: $1,159,800
Real Estate Taxes: $40,361

Featured Listings

38 Saxon Woods Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Beautiful, young Colonial built in 1999 on .68 acres backing up to Saxon Woods and Golf Course. Centrally located in Scarsdale with only minutes drive to Metro North Train station and easy walk to Scarsdale Community Pool and town playing fields, tennis courts and playground. This home is move-in ready with 7740 interior square feet of easy living with the most amazing glass conservatory 20' x 40' built in England and reassembled on site. First floor has the perfect layout including office/bedroom, large eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry, mudroom with laundry and two staircases to both lower level and second floor. Second floor includes five bedrooms with four bathrooms including a glamourous primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace and spa bathroom. Lower level has a huge recreation room, 5,000 bottle wine cellar. High ceilings throughout this home. Great sunlight and privacy. This is a real gem of a home!
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Listing Price: $3,200,000


52 Old Orchard Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Live in your very own designer dream home in an unbeatable location, only a five minute walk to downtown Scarsdale shops, Metro North express train to Grand Central Terminal, and Scarsdale High School. The impressively updated stone Colonial is privately situated on a level lot in a picturesque cul-de-sac. The first level features a spacious sunken living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room that leads to your stunning custom Christopher Peacock kitchen with marble island, premium appliances, skylights and sliders opening out to your beautiful deck and peaceful yard. There is a sun-filled home office and wallpapered family room both with custom built-ins and a private guest room with en-suite on the first level as well as your laundry room and two car attached garage. Head upstairs to your stunning primary suite with cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets, seating area and a luxurious bath with steam shower and Jacuzzi. There are three additional generously sized bedrooms on the second level, including one with an updated marble en-suite. The massive finished lower level is ideal for a home gym and play area. Move right into this gorgeous home on one of Scarsdale's finest streets!
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Listing Price: $2,995,000