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Written by Lori Gertzog

Category: Real Estate

Published: 06 August 2015

Here's what sold this week in Scarsdale:

24 Herkimer Road

New custom seven bedroom, 7.1 Bath, 8083 square foot colonial on .49 Acre with Quaker Ridge golf course views and possible room for in-ground pool. Special features include custom mill work throughout, coffered ceilings in dining room and family room, mahogany or alder library, two fireplaces, covered front porch, hardwood floors, cedar shake exterior, GAF Timberline Lifetime Architectural shingles, Pella windows, three car heated and cooled garage, gourmet chef's kitchen with stone counter tops and top of the line appliances, including 48" Wolf gas range top, 30" Wolf double wall ovens, 30" Wolf warming draw, Wolf microwave, 48" Sub-Zero side by side refrigerator, two Bosh dishwashers, dual zone wine cooler and garbage disposal. Radiant heat floor in master bath, pre-wired for audio, back-up home generator, and Mahogany deck.

Sale Price: $3,200,000
Taxes: TBD

3 Bobby Close, Mamaroneck

Contemporary on cul-de-sac on .48 level acre. Special features: master bedroom suite with fireplace, office, custom walk-in closets, marble master bath with spa shower, Jacuzzi, heated towel rack and heat lamp, oak floors throughout, venetian plaster walls in family room and entrance foyer, large banks of windows, six skylights and vaulted ceilings on first floor, solid brushed nickel hardware on all new solid wood doors, new Sub-Zero refrigerator and Fisher Paykel dishwasher, three updated baths, three fireplaces, and an above ground lower level with two doors to backyard.

Sale Price: $2,165,000
Taxes: $33,966

19 Kolbert Drive, Mamaroneck

This modern colonial was completely rebuilt and expanded in 2002. Located on a half acre on a cul-de-sac with Winged Foot Golf Course behind this property. Features include arched doorways, surround sound systems, modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite counters and separate dining area/walk-in pantry, and outdoor entertainment spaces.

Sale Price: $2,130,000
Taxes: $48,711

6 Tunstall Road

A classic brick colonial located in Edgewood section offers a formal living room with fireplace, office, modern eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, family room with a second fireplace, and a master bedroom with an adjoining sitting room and a large walk-in closet.

Sale Price: $1,142,500
Taxes: $29,256

126 Brambach Road

Dutch colonial on a cul-de-sac with hardwood floors throughout, two zone central air/heat, and an eat-in-kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter-top, island and double oven.

Sale Price: $850,000
Taxes: $17,228

151 Webster Road

Edgewood home with cobblestone/gravel driveway, front porch and slate roof, living room with wood burning fireplace and built-ins, formal dining room, new eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and center island, family room with built-ins (possible first floor bedroom), sliders to yard, full bath and garage access. Two additional bedrooms, one with access to walk-up attic/bonus space plus a new bath. The backyard is surrounded by mature evergreens. Taxes scheduled to be reduced to @ $12,500 with new assessment.

Sale Price: $739,000
Taxes: $17,488

Edgemont:

14 Campden Road

This fully renovated stone Tudor is located in the heart of the Cotswold neighborhood in the Edgemont school district. This modernized home features five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The eat-in-kitchen features concrete countertops, custom cabinetry, and top of the line appliances, including an eight burner Viking range, Subzero glass front refrigerator, two freezer drawers, wine fridge and Meile dishwasher.

Sale Price: $1,890,000
Taxes: $48,522

1 Azalea Court

Raised ranch on a cul-de-sac on .4457 acre with renovated gourmet eat-in kitchen and bathrooms. Wooden deck overlooking the level backyard, family room with sliding glass doors to yard, office suite with independent entrance and half bath, central air.

Sale Price: $1,136,700
Taxes: $28,224

27 Glenwood Road

This four bedroom in the heart of Old Edgemont has a new spa bath and double French doors flowing onto the blue-stone patio, remote controlled gas fireplace, finished lower level for office, den or playroom, crown moldings, hardwood floors, skylights, two car garage, gardener's shed, tool room and lots of storage.

Sale Price: $970,000
Taxes: $20,700

18 Roxbury Road

This English colonial in the Edgemont school district was recently renovated with top of the line appliances and central air. The family room has custom built-in cabinetry and sliders to an outdoor patio. The formal living room with bay window and fireplace leads to a separate dining room with bookcases lining one wall. There is a master bedroom with updated bath and two more bedrooms with updated hall bath. Recessed pinpoint lighting, polished wood floors, French doors.

Sale Price: $820,000
Taxes: $19,211

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Written by Lori Gertzog

Category: Real Estate

Published: 12 August 2015

So, what happened to all the grievances filed after the 2014 real estate tax revaluation – were taxes reduced? At the August 11th Village Board meeting, Village Manager Steve Pappalardo reviewed the status of all the tax grievances filed in 2014.

He reported the following:

The total number of grievances filed was 950, and the Board of Assessment Review considered all and reduced taxes for 163 of the applicants.

Following their review, 730 appeals were filed by applicants who did not receive reductions and as a result, 469 of these were settled, 30 went to trial and 19 received reductions.

 146 certiorari cases were filed. According to Pappalardo, these are more involved legal proceedings that take years to settle. Out of those 146 cases, only one has been settled and 145 are pending.

The Village lost $154 million in assessed value across the appeals, which is a reduction of about 1.87%.  The Village will make up this tax revenue loss by increasing taxes across all residents. 

Sales:

8 Overlook Road

Mid-Century home on nearly an acre in the Fox Meadow section with a 45' by 15' pool and spa with electric safety pool cover. This four bedroom home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Edgar Tafel, in the classic Usonian style, was meticulously restored in 1997 with the help of a preservation architect, Linda Yowell. A whole house generator and top of the line three zone HVAC was recently added. The perennial gardens and custom landscaping provide a serene setting for this special home.

Sale Price: $2,564,103
Taxes: $55,652

50 Tisdale Road

This recently renovated Center Hall Colonial with views of Crane-Berkley Pond has an all new (2014) kitchen, mud room, dining room, master bath, hall bath, powder room and his/her walk-in dressing rooms. The kitchen features an oversized island, marble counters, custom maple cabinetry and commercial grade Wolf and SubZero appliances. It was expanded to include a dining area, mud room and bay window with custom seating. The open stairs lead to the lower level family room with direct yard access. The dining room features French doors to the outdoor terrace with direct pond views. The newly designed master bedroom boasts "his and her" custom designed walk-in dressing rooms. The master bath has a large enclosed shower, double sinks and custom maple cabinetry.

Sale Price: $2,285,000
Taxes: $46,909

97 Brookby Road

Heathcote home with hardwood floors sits on a .63 acres with three en suite bedrooms on the second level with a master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, private bath with Jacuzzi, shower and two walk-in closets. The main floor offers an open kitchen and together with the dining and family rooms, enjoys access to a deck and fenced yard. A living room with wood burning fireplace, two bedrooms (office, guest room), two full baths and an updated powder room complete the main floor. The 4350 square feet noted in town does not reflect the 700+ square feet in the lower level. This home has four zone heat/central air conditioning, heated attached two car garage, natural gas line for BBQ on deck, and plenty of storage.

Sale Price: $1,900,000
Taxes: $35,854

20 Prince Willows Lane

This contemporary house has a two-story foyer entry. The first floor has three bedrooms plus a maid's room and three and a half bathrooms. Second floor has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Finished basement with window wells has two bedrooms, one bathroom, one study, exercise area and media room. Level property. There are hardwood floors throughout and four zone heat and air conditioning.

Sale Price: $1,725,000
Taxes: $31,989

28 Ridgecrest East

This three bedroom, 3.1 bath Dutch Colonial features a living room, formal dining room with French doors out to a flagstone patio, den, and a gourmet kitchen. The master bedroom boasts a dressing room and en-suite bath. The lower level has a family room and full bath and exercise room/den with an original stone fireplace and doors out to the yard. Some design elements include a Ludavici roof, professional landscaping, pegged oak floors, newer windows, and built-in corner cabinets. Additional features include a generator, central air, lawn sprinklers and a security system.

Sale Price: $1,325,000
Taxes: $31,952

Edgemont:

6 Sundale Place

This classic colonial is located in the Edgemont School District. It was built in 1995 and is situated on a cul-de-sac, with an in-ground pool and heated spa on nearly one acre of land with many lovely specimen shrubs and trees. This house has nine foot ceilings with moldings, a two story marble entrance hall with wainscoting which continues into the dining room and up the staircase to a master bedroom suite with an open hallway leading to a sitting room, a bedroom with a bay window, a bath and two walk-in closets.

Sale Price: $3,250,000
Taxes: $69,765

203 Ardsley Road

Cotswold stone and stucco colonial with electric gate, stone paved driveway, stone wall and over 20 foot evergreens for privacy. Features include potential second master bedroom suite on first floor, nine foot ceilings, elevator, professional kitchen/stainless steel appliances, granite counters, six bedrooms, six baths en-suite, second floor master bedroom suite with fireplace, ultra bath, two walk-in closets. Three fire places, three-car heated garage, handicap accessible, multi-zone hydro air/heat, back-up generator, underground utilities, indoor/outdoor sound system, bluestone patio.

Sale Price: $2,395,000
Taxes: $37,602

71 Clarendon Road

This renovated Edgemont center hall colonial has four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The gourmet kitchen has custom cherry cabinets, high-end appliances and granite counters with a breakfast area and French doors to the deck. Special features and updates include renovated bathrooms, new windows, new hot water heater, new boiler, newly painted exterior, classic moldings, and a mud room from garage. The basement is an additional 691 square feet.

Sale Price: $1,025,000
Taxes: $24,271

456 Ardsley Road

This 1960's contemporary is situated on an acre of land in the Edgemont School District. Features include the recent installation of solar panels on the roof, California cedar ceilings, hardwood floors, marble master bath, curved staircase which leads to a recreation room with a fireplace and a bar, a billiard room, a maid's room and bath, two half baths, and doors out to a flagstone terrace.

Sale Price: $999,999
Taxes: $32,572

189 Highland Road

This three bedroom home with a potential fourth bedroom is located in the Edgemont School District. It has an open floor plan with updated flooring, family room with sliding glass doors to yard and first floor office/potential fourth bedroom, and bath. There are hardwood floors throughout, plus a living room, dining room and kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, island and doors to the deck. On the second floor, there is a master bedroom with renovated en suite master bath, two bedrooms and a hall bath.

Sale Price: $850,000
Taxes: $25,917

348 Old Army Road

This five bedroom home (three down, two up) with three full bathrooms has an open floor plan from the living room to the kitchen, with a dining area with sliders to the patio. The house was gut renovated in 2010. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. There are new windows throughout the house and a .36 acre yard backing up to woods with a new hedge planted in front of the property.

Sale Price: $742,800
Taxes: $24,112

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107 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale

Beautiful 1999 Colonial on an acre of flat land with 7681 interior square feet on the first and second floor. This home is set back from the street with a beautiful stone wall, circular driveway, 3-car garage with extra high ceiling, Gunite heated swimming pool with spa and from the top floor one can see the Long Island Sound. Perfect floor plan: gracious entry foyer with floating staircase, large library with fireplace and plumbing for a wet bar, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, large patio with gas line for barbecue. Two powder rooms, mudroom, backstairs - all on the first floor. Second floor: master suite with large bedroom with fireplace, sitting area, two custom walk-in closets, ultimate bathroom with steam shower, double sinks, whirlpool tub and toilet room. Plus five additional bedrooms with four bathrooms and a second floor laundry room. Only minutes' walk to middle school and 5 minutes' drive to Scarsdale Village and train station. High ceilings throughout. Must see. For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,350,000

80 Brewster Road, Scarsdale

Stately Tudor in the heart of Fox Meadow. Totally renovated in 2007. Beautiful architectural details and high quality finishes throughout. Gourmet kitchen with soap stone countertops and top of the line appliances. Large family room with doors to yard. Living room with fireplace. Dining room with doors to front patio; perfect for entertaining. Additional features: slate roof, copper gutters, and wood floors. Walk to schools, town and train. Square footage includes 800 feet of basement space. Immediate occupancy. For more information, click here.

List Price: $2,245,000

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 29 July 2015

Last week the Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation voted to preserve two homes and to clear the way for demolition of several more. We received many comments about the news from readers.... some about the preservation process and others about the members of the committee... when an architect who serves on the CHP also signed the application to demolish 11 Carstensan Road. See below for a few thoughts from our readers:

#1: I don't think 11 Carstensan is a particularly attractive house. The scale of the timbering on the facade is skimpy and the window sizes and shapes are not particularly attractive. It seems sort of like a Tudor - craftsman hybrid. And 1023 Post Road isn't likely to appeal to most buyers. Anyone who buys it won't have any economic incentive to do long-term, high-quality renovations, So it will sell cheap and get run down. That is NOT the best outcome for the neighborhood. Wouldn't it be better to create stricter architectural guidelines for ALL new homes, instead of imposing extreme penalties on a small minority of homeowners who want to demolish existing structures? I see so many multimillion dollar new homes in Scarsdale with glaring architectural defects. I bet these homes have the highest quality interior finishes, but the designs and lot placements are AWFUL! Misplaced stone facades, poorly sized dormers, snap on shutters, ugly roof lines, oversize for the lot... creating higher architectural standards for new construction would remove some of the economic incentive to demolish, without somewhat arbitrarily penalizing a small minority of homeowners. There many attractive homes in Scarsdale that date from 1900 - 1930. These are old homes, and many have had ill-advised renovations during their 100-year life spans. As time goes on, it will make sense to demolish more and more of these. Rather than impose draconian penalties on the owners of these homes, why not do something to ensure that the replacement homes will add as much to their neighborhoods in 2115, and some of these home do now?

#2: Shame on Choura: The corrupt face of developers architects trying to line their own pockets while appearing to volunteer their time is there for everyone to see. I would hazard a guess that Bana sold her services to the owner on her special ability to obtain the approval of demolition. The committee at the minimum should dismiss Choura and consider banning all people who live off the profession in town. What more evidence do you need of blatant abuse of position?

#3 I respect the people who have donated their time and energy to serve on the committee but more rules need to be put into place to preserve the homes, character and overall feel of the town. I live down the street from 110 Brewster Road. I am disgusted that this house will be torn down. The property is only .17 acres!! What will be built on that tiny lot that is worth it?! The house will likely overwhelm the property, tower over neighboring homes (see current homes being built on Huntington and Brewster Road). A particular HOME may not be deemed overall "historical" but a home that is nearly 100 years old is adding to the charm and character of this town. It is sized appropriately on the lot in comparison to neighboring homes and creates an overall community feel. The town is losing this. Please be careful.

#4: It's difficult to understand the need to demolish 110 Brewster but I'm sure builder will speculate that a new home towering over its neighbors with a prominent two car garage will sell.

Sales:

239 Fox Meadow Road

New classic fieldstone colonial with customization, including entry hall with curved staircase, two story family room and open kitchen with center island and butler's pantry. The living room has french doors to a bluestone patio. A mudroom with cubbies and garage on first level also leads to back staircase to second level loft perfect for study, office or play area. The master suite has two walk-in-closets and a spa bath. There are three additional family bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The lower level is fully finished with a playroom, fireplace, private guest room and full bath. Additional amenities include spray foam insulation, detailed millwork, hardwood floors and thoughtful appointments.

Sale Price: $2,800,000
Taxes: TBD

31 Bradford Road

Located in Quaker Ridge, this classic center hall colonial has a great room with soaring ceilings off the custom designed granite kitchen, which opens onto a large deck. French doors and floor to ceiling windows overlook the in ground pool and bluestone patio with built- in barbecue. The main floor has millwork and wood floors, a formal dining room, living room with a wood burning fire place, office with custom built-ins, powder room and main floor laundry all enhanced by surround sound. The second level features a master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite marble bath, three additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and large walk-up attic. Walk out lower level recreation/media room with French doors leading to the patio has custom built-ins, as well as an exercise room, full bath and a powder room.

Sale Price: $2,550,000
Taxes: $40,362

17 Tisdale Road

Fully updated stone front colonial in Crane Berkley neighborhood with views of pond and park. This home features wood floors and architectural details with extensive perennial plantings and masonry work with multiple patios and terraces in the fully fenced, private yard. New water heater (December 2013), driveway repaved in 2013, Marvin windows installed (all but five) in 2000 and 2007. Stated square footage does not include additional 360 square foot finished rec room with fireplace in lower level.

Sale Price: $2,102,500
Taxes: $40,903

141 Brite Avenue

This home has an entry with double height ceiling, kitchen with granite island and breakfast room which opens to a family room, living room and dining room with shared gas fireplace, speakers in kitchen, family room, dining room and basement, nine foot ceilings on the first floor, and a finished lower level with playroom, bedroom/office and full bath, with approximately 1100 square feet.

Sale Price: $2,088,000
Taxes: $47,950

42 Springdale Road

Two story home on .44 acre of landscaped property. This home features an abundance of upgrades including a state of the art eat-in chef's kitchen (stainless appliances, two dishwashers, two ovens, custom cabinetry and closets, built-in desk, pantry, space for second washer/dryer) opens to a new Bluestone patio. A two story entry, living room with fireplace, dining room (seats 16), butler's pantry, family room with fireplace and new powder room. The master bedroom suite (his and hers walk-in closets, shoe closet, office, and master bath with heated floors, self sanitizing jacuzzi, large shower, vanity with double sink and ample storage) complete the first level. The second floor has three large bedrooms, new bath with oversized vanity with double sinks and easily accessible attic storage. Hardwood floors, new portico, walkway and retaining wall. Indoor/outdoor sound system.

Sale Price: $1,800,000
Taxes: $31,193

4 Adrian Circle

This Quaker Ridge contemporary colonial home on a cul-de-sac features an entry hall, formal dining room with built-ins, eat-in kitchen with island and marble counter tops leading to a screened-in porch with views to private lush backyard, family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace and spectacular views of level landscaped property and Winged Foot Golf Course. The powder room, guest room, full bath, laundry and garage complete the first level. The second floor boasts a master bedroom suite with sitting room and updated marble bath, three additional bedrooms and updated hall bath. The lower level has a playroom and office/game room with access to backyard.

Sale Price: $1,700,000
Taxes: $33,965

23 Cushman Road

This center hall colonial located in the Heathcote estate area has been remodeled in 2005 with a chef's kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances and granite counter tops, two zone heat/air conditioning, master bedroom and bath, high ceilings, three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Also has a partially finished basement and high efficiency sani dry basement air filtration system and dehumidifier.

Sale Price: $1,450,000
Taxes: $27,387

44 Tunstall Road

Classic front to back 1920's center hall brick colonial on quiet tree lined street in Edgewood situated on level .20 acres with five bedrooms, 3.1 baths, hardwood floors, leaded windows, a custom kitchen, formal dining room and living room with fireplace. The recently renovated kitchen features a subzero refrigerator, Viking appliances and marble counter-tops. All the baths have been renovated.

Sale Price: $1,410,000
Taxes: $28,550

17 Donellan Road

A classic three-story Greenacres colonial with an entry hall that provides views of the entire first floor, stunning floors, living room, abundant windows, and spacious bedrooms. A lower level provides a powder room and a large open space.

Sale Price: $1,389,000
Taxes: $26,071

6 Gatehouse Road

This ranch home has a high ceiling entry foyer, a living room, a family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, a bedroom, hall bath, an en-suite master bedroom and walk-in closet, an additional en-suite bedroom, laundry room, and a level yard.

Sale Price: $1,385,000
Taxes: $36,000

10 Barry Road

Center hall colonial with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, located in Edgewood. Off the living room is a den/office/powder room and access to a large deck. Off kitchen is a family room with skylight and door to yard. There is surround sound in family room and dining room speakers. Property is flat and usable.

Sale Price: $1,271,000
Taxes: $24,193

79 Carman Road

This colonial is in Edgewood, with a Four Seasons® sun room, flat yard, hardwood floors, new central air conditioning, new gas furnace, hot water heating, eat in kitchen, high efficiency appliances, walk-in closet, walk-out basement, and tremendous storage.

Sale Price: $808,000
Taxes: $14,531

39 Weaver Street

Heathcote Colonial situated on .39 acres, with side hall entry, classic floor plan, spacious eat-in kitchen with sliders to patio and backyard. Hardwood floors throughout, three bedrooms, two baths, living room with working fireplace, and walk-up attic for storage.

Sale Price: $710,000
Taxes: $19,781

100 Dunwoodie Street

Colonial with updated kitchen, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout, finished lower level playroom or family room. Eligible for membership at Lake Isle Country Club for pool, tennis and golf.

Sale Price: $637,500
Taxes: $19,904

153 Nelson Road

This home has a Dutch front door leading to a living room with fireplace. There is a heated family/sun room looking out on a flat back yard. One bedroom on the first floor and two on the second floor. 1.5 baths. Good mechanicals -- all in working order.

Sale Price: $560,000
Taxes: $14,716

Edgemont:

350 Old Army Road

This five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath Edgemont colonial on an acre of property has a rocking chair front porch, wide plank hardwood floors, four fireplaces, driveway, a two-car detached garage and specimen plantings.

Sale Price: $795,000
Taxes: $26,307

Featured Listings:

62 Birchall Drive, Scarsdale

Majestically set in Scarsdale's prestigious Murray Hill one approaches this elegant 6 bedroom white washed brick colonial with a sweeping circular drive. This sundrenched home is beautifully landscaped with formal gardens and rolling lawns and includes a pool, cabana and prominent pergola. The proportions of the living room, dining room, foyer, family room and playroom, make for gracious entertaining with numerous doors opening to the property. There are stunning architectural details throughout this classic masterpiece. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most admired homes in Scarsdale. For more information, click here.

List Price: $6,395,000

72 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale

Bright renovated elegant Tudor with slate roof (2001) on over 1 acre of lushly landscaped property in Scarsdale's prestigious Murray Hill section. Among the many amenities and improvements is a three room guest wing with ADA bathroom and separate entrance. The foyer opens to a gracious dining room perfect for large gatherings and an elegant living room. The spectacular family room opens to magnificent formal gardens and a beautiful pool with its own cabana and kitchenette. The kitchen has an attached breakfast/great room drenched with light. All of the bathrooms and kitchen have been renovated. Upstairs is a master suite like no other with his and her dressing and bathrooms, walk-in closets, porch overlooking the property and a library leading to a fantastic sitting room/office (23' by 24') complete with gas fireplace and custom built-in desks. There is an enviable wine cellar in the lower level as well as laundry and play area. This is a masterpiece waiting for its new owner. For more information, click here.

List Price: $4,025,000