Village Pursues Case Against Developer: Plus Many Big Home Sales

41 Hampton Road was demolished while an application to raze it was before the Committee for Historic PreservationLast year, Fox Meadow residents were shocked to see a brazen developer raze an historic Tudor home while his application to demolish it was still be considered by the Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation.

Developer Eilon Amidor first demolish half the house at 41 Hampton Road and denuded the remaining portion of all its features and ultimately demolished the other half. The new home is listed at more than double the size of the original at 9,500 square feet with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It has been moved forward on the property and the huge structure looms over Hampton Road.

Many wondered whether or not the Village would pursue a case against Amidor in order to collect the fee of $50,000 for demolishing a home without the permission of the Village Committee for Historic Preservation.

We followed up with Village Manager Rob Cole to see what has happened and here is what he shared.

First we asked, “Was Amidor fined $50,000 and did he pay it?”

Cole replied, “The 41 Hampton Road matter is still pending in court, so I can't comment on any fine.”

And we asked, “Was the Village code amended in any way to address the way he diverted it?”

Cole said, “The developer did not exploit a loophole or do an end run around the law; we believe that he violated the A new 9,500 square foot home at 41 Hampton RoadVillage Code and was therefore issued a summons.”

The code reads, “Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of the Code or of any rule or regulation concerning the issuance of building or other permits, no person shall carry out any demolition of a structure which the Building Inspector has referred to the Committee as a potential historic building without first obtaining a certificate from the Committee or Board of Trustees as provided in §§ 182-7 and 182-11 or a written statement from the Committee that the structure does not meet the criteria set forth in § 182-5 and is not an historic building. The certificate required by this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any building or other permit that may be required by the Code or any state law or regulation.”

Sales

57 Church Lane
All brick Colonial gut renovated in 2007 including a new slate roof in the heart of Fox Meadow. This layout has all the right rooms - seven bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, 7,767 square feet on .47 acres with room for a pool. First floor has rooms including living room with fireplace, library/home office, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, family room with fireplace, mudroom to two car garage, walk in pantry, powder room and first floor guest room/full bath. Second floor: primary bedroom with three walk-in closets, bathroom with double sinks and separate tub and shower, three bedroom/two bathrooms plus laundry room. Third floor: two bedrooms with hall bathroom. Lower level: recreation room, gym, full bathroom, second laundry and storage. Additional building lot of .38 acres can be purchased for $1,500,000 separately. Life is easy at 57 Church Lane!
Sale Price: $4,775,000
Real Estate Taxes: $77,601
Assessed Value: $3,100,000

44 Tisdale Road
Welcome home to this renovated 7,000+ square foot stone and shingle with slate roof on .72 acres in the Crane-Berkley community of Fox Meadow. Set on bucolic grounds, this home offers flow for family living on three full floors. The kitchen, with pitched ceiling, cabinetry, and island, features appliances including Wolf stove with pot filler, SubZero 36"refrigerator and 24" freezer, built-in Bosch double-oven, Bosch microwave and warming drawer, two dishwashers, a second sink, Miele coffee/espresso maker, plus Subzero under-counter refrigerator and freezer drawers. The kitchen is book-ended with the butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator, a breakfast area with built-in office space, a guest suite and a mudroom with side entrance and garage access on one end. And, on the other, a family room with a gas fireplace, surround sound entertainment center and double French doors to a 575 square foot outdoor deck overlooking the yard. The first floor continues with a living room with tray ceiling, wood burning fireplace, surround sound entertainment center, bay window and French door to a covered porch, dining room and mahogany home office with wet bar. In addition, the primary bedroom, offset from the rest of the first floor living area by a vestibule and French doors, boasts a marble spa bathroom with steam shower, a closet, and French doors to the deck. The second floor, with hardwood floors throughout, offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite, washer/dryer, with laundry chute to primary laundry room, and storage closet. The renovated lower level, with walk out access to the grounds, has a recreation room with built-in wet bar and ice maker, powder room, laundry room, additional bedroom with bathroom, second kitchen area and storage. 44 Tisdale Road is a home, with broad shoulders, in move-in condition.

Sale Price: $4,775,000
Real Estate Taxes: $78,410
Assessed Value: $3,075,000

50 Greendale Road
Stately brick Colonial in the Grange area of Greenacres. This Colonial has been restored and renovated with craftsmanship and mill work to combine charm with a contemporary aesthetic. Situated on .87 of level property. This home provides every amenity for intimate family living with flow. Renovated down to the studs in 2006, the exterior is crafted with a 100 year blue slate roof, the façade is constructed of brick masonry made of Alabama brick, blue slate patio, Copper leaders and gutters, natural oak car port and tree house! View of the George Field park. The interior boasts 9' ceilings on the first and second floor, 5' ' wide, 8' long wide plank floors throughout, six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms (all waterworks fixtures). Study with mahogany built-ins, kitchen with maple cabinetry, walk-in pantry, family room with built-ins and stone fireplace, French doors to blue stone patio, dining room, butlers pantry, mud room with copper sink, first floor guest suite (the original primary bedroom), en-suite bedroom, wood hand milled mahogany and cherry doors throughout.

Sale Price: $4,075,000
Real Estate Taxes: $64,317
Assessed Value: $2,550,000

322 Evandale Road
Welcome home to this Tudor built in 2010 with bells and whistles that exceed expectations. This residence affords soaring ceilings, metal and wood staircase, millwork, wide plank flooring, surround sound, heated tiled floors, and so much more. This Construction marries spaciousness with allowing for entertaining and a comfortable lifestyle. The kitchen with center island and breakfast room open onto a two tiered blue stone patio and garden. This home boasts a family room with floating built-ins and entertainment center. There is a first floor en suite guest room for those overnight stays. The mudroom has a service entrance and access to the oversized 2 car garage and patio. The second floor offers a curved hallway with art alcoves, a primary suite with two walk-in closets, a spa bath with soaking tub, and three more bedrooms complete this floor. The lower walk-out level has both a family room and playroom plus a second guest room, full bath, and home office. The yard is level and surrounded by trees affording privacy for outdoor entertaining. Room for a pool.

Sale Price: $2,990,000
Real Estate Taxes: $59,665
Assessed Value: $1,922,300

18 Argyle Road
Perfection awaits in this renovated & expanded 5 bedroom Cape Colonial with curb appeal in Edgemont. No detail was overlooked in this designed home. The first floor features a entry foyer, dining room, living room with beamed cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace & built-ins & flow into the kitchen complete with center island, cabinetry, stainless appliances, Quartz counters & dine-in breakfast area with French doors to covered patio & yard. Mudroom with cubbies & walk-in pantry, first-floor bedroom & full bathroom round out the first floor. The second floor features a Primary suite with walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with double vanity & separate toilet room. Three additional bedrooms, hall full bathroom with double vanity & laundry round out the second floor. There is a secondary laundry in the basement, in addition to a finished rec room & tons of storage. The fenced-in & landscaped yard is ideal for entertaining, relaxation & play. Additional amenities include full-house generator, Cat 5e Internet & high-end finishes including millwork. Truly turn-key!

Sale Price: $1,995,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,781
Assessed Value: $959,300

6 Eaton Lane
This Contemporary, located on a piece of land in a cul-de-sac, enjoys wrap-around double level decks with views. Relax and unwind in a master bedroom with an en-suite office/gym, two closets and two His-and-Hers bathrooms, with a back view overlooking the heart-shaped pool. Triple height ceiling living room with dining area have French door access to decks, which have space for BBQ, relaxing, recreation, entertainment and more. First floor guest room with a full bathroom is the perfect space. Office and family room offer flex space for however you see fit. Built-in speakers in the kitchen. Above-ground lower level recreation area for activities and projects of all kinds. 2021 boiler and 2021 swimming pool heater and filter.
Sale Price: $1,855,000
Real Estate Taxes: $51,424
Assessed Value: $1,475,800

44 Huntington Avenue 
This Greenacres Tudor overlooks the fields of Greenacres Elementary School and enjoys proximity as its neighbor! Enter a front hall and enjoy light filtering in through new windows enhanced by the high ceilings throughout the first floor. Freshly painted, the rooms foster flexibility. Relax in the living room in front of the fireplace while enjoying a good movie. Entertain friends and family with ease in the dining room. The sunroom serves double duty as an at-home office and/or playroom. The kitchen includes copious amounts of cabinets and leads to a level backyard which feels much larger than the .21 acre on record. The primary bedroom, walk-in closet and new bathroom is mirrored in proportionality by the two other bedrooms on the second floor, serviced by a new hall bath. The third floor unfolds with a fourth bedroom, bathroom and bonus space!

Sale Price: $1,720,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,788
Assessed Value: $1,150,000

62 Carman Road
Lovely side Hall colonial freshly painted near Davis Park Playground with Central Air! Living room with brick wood burning Fireplace, Dining room with built ins, Eat in Kitchen, Den and Powder Room are on the first Floor. The Door in the Kitchen leads to a level Fenced Backyard and Garage. Master Bedroom, 2 Family Bedrooms and Hall bath are on the 2nd floor. Home has Hardwood Floors, High ceilings and New windows.

Sale Price: $900,000
Real Estate Taxes: $15,815
Assessed Value: $700,000

105 Lee Avenue
High-ceilinged foyer with window seats welcomes you. French doors open to the living room with a fireplace with wood stove that leads to a dining room with built-in shelves and door to a trellised 3rd porch. Office/den, kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, powder room walk-in pantry/laundry room, front and back screen porches completes the first floor. 3-bedroom with hardwood floors and a full bath, walk up finished 3rd floor which can be used as another bedroom/home office completes the upstairs living area. Partially finished lower level is great for a playroom or media room. This corner house surrounded by hedges is private. School buses stop at the corner.

Sale Price: $860,000
Real Estate Taxes: $18,329
Assessed Value: $775,000

124 Brambach Road
One of the most sought after school districts in Westchester. House in wonderful condition. Parking in front of the house. Currently it is being occupied by a tenant with great income. All information Deemed Accurate However should be Independently verified.

Sale Price: $803,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,253
Assessed Value: $775,000

2 Fountain Lane Unit #2B
Young Resort-like Building with Doorman, Pool, Sauna, Exercise Room, Clubhouse with kitchen and garage parking included. Features a bedroom, kitchen with granite counters, newer appliances, hardwood floors and a balcony with scenic woods. Must see to appreciate!

Sale Price: $200,000
Real Estate Taxes: N/A
Assessed Value: N/A

Featured Listings

38 Saxon Woods Road, Scarsdale

Don’t miss this grand and spacious Quaker Ridge red brick Colonial home built in 1999 and set on a gorgeous .68 acres of level, private property. This home offers a great combination of privacy and convenience with a tree-lined front yard and peaceful backyard, with room for a pool, that borders the Saxon Woods Park and Golf Course. A wonderful layout for everyday living and gracious entertaining, this magnificent home features an impressive entry foyer with circular staircase, spacious formal living room, sunlit formal dining room, butler’s pantry with wet bar and updated, bright kitchen with oversized island, premium appliances and two sinks. The kitchen opens to the expansive sun room with custom built-ins, wet bar, two walls of windows and radiant heated floors. The sun room opens to the well-lit family room with gas burning fireplace and views of the large backyard with gazebo. A bright office, formal powder room, 3-car attached garage, adjacent mudroom with washer/dryer and back stairs to the second level complete the first level of this stately home. The second level includes a primary bedroom suite with a luxurious bath with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanity, and two walk-in closets. Four other bedrooms complete the second floor, two that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, one with an ensuite bath and another with an adjacent playroom or study and en-suite bath. The lower level contains an oversized recreation room, wine room, full bath and two other versatile rooms ie gym, office, storage or a space of your choice. There is a large bonus space on the third floor. BBQ on the back patio, enjoy the sunset and family time exploring the adjacent Saxon Woods Parks’ walking trails or 18-hole public Golf Course. Walk to Crossways playground and tennis courts, Boulder Brook riding stables, the Scarsdale Pool and The Little School Nursery School and Day Camp. A fabulous opportunity!

List Price: $2,995,000

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238 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale

Sunny and bright Tudor privately set on over a half acre of property is move-in ready. Nothing to do but bring your things, this home has a modern feel while incorporating classic details, built-ins and crown moldings. Improvements include newly refinished hardwood floors, 3-zone central air, new roof (2020), new chef's kitchen with high-end appliances and radiant heated floors, all new double pane jeld-wen casement windows, renovated bathrooms, new large capacity smart front loading washer/dryer, freshly painted interior and new landscaping. Third floor great for guests, teens, and live-ins and large driveway has parking for numerous cars. Lush lawn is perfect for playing and flagstone terrace is prime for entertaining family and friends with a casual BBQ. Super convenient location in the middle of Scarsdale - walk to Heathcote elementary, 5-corners shopping, WRT, Aspen Park, Crossway Fields and the Scarsdale Municipal Pool Complex. Close in time for school and start your life in Scarsdale now!

List Price: $2,150,00

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