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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 10 July 2014

The Committee for Historic Preservation has a busy agenda for its July meeting when seven homes will be considered for demolition. If none are found to meet the criteria for preservation, the following homes will fall to the wrecking ball:

18 Kelwynne Road was built in 1928 and sits on 1.69 acres of property near the Scarsdale Middle School. Currently listed for sale for $3,750,000 with taxes of $48,858, the property is described as "park-like" and the lawn as "expansive." The listing also notes that the property includes two tax lots. Let's hope the developer only plans to replace one house!

21 Greenacres Avenue is a renovated carriage house that sits on a flag lot on Greenacres Avenue near Hitchcock Church. It is not currently on the market but was listed in February 2014 for $1,595,000. Perhaps the buyer is waiting to see if demolition will be approved before making the purchase. The property is .61 acres and the 1911 carriage house was renovated in 1998 and again in 2005.

• 7 Stonehouse Road -built in 1950
• 12 Wynmor Road - built in 1950
• 4 Bethel Road- built in 1921
• 19 Crossway - built in 1951
• 56 Brite Avenue- built in 1951

Sales:

Scarsdale

18 Hampton Road: Sunny Tudor on .48 acre in Fox Meadow. Great floor plan with 5501 square feet of interior space, four fireplaces and lovely views. Seven bedrooms with 5.1 baths. Master bedroom with fireplace, dressing and large bath, 4 additional bedrooms and 3 baths. Lower level playroom, maid's room with bath, 3-car garage.

Sale Price: $3,050,000
Real Estate Taxes: $42,642

33 Stratton Road: Quaker Ridge ranch on .61 acres. Spacious room sizes throughout with a bedroom on the second floor in addition to three on the first and a huge recreation room on the lower level. Three full baths and a powder room. Two fireplaces. Extra large living and dining rooms.

Sale Price: $1,517,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,574

5 Salem Drive: Expansive ranch on .63 acres in Mamaroneck. Open floor plan --perfect for entertaining. Large living room with fireplace and oversized windows, dining room, sun filled den with custom built ins, library, large master bedroom with bath, 4 additional family bedrooms, custom moldings, hardwood floors, slate roof and lots of storage.

Sale Price: $1,400,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,907

4 Lorraine Place: Split level home on 1.1 acres in Fox Meadow. Four bedroom, 3 baths. Cathedral ceiling.

Sale Price: $995,000
Real Estate Taxes: $18,134

Edgemont

1 Eva Lane: Close to an acre of land on a cul-de-sac in Edgemont School District. Spacious home with a private built-in pool, recently refurbished. Special features include an open kitchen with windowed eating/sitting area and easy access to the yard, hardwood flooring, new bay windows, and new roof.

Sale Price: $950,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,074

Featured Listings

53 Corell Road, Scarsdale: Spacious, stunning Colonial with an open, contemporary flair, meticulously maintained and updated with special attention to quality and detail throughout. New gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, five-burner Wolf cook-top and stainless steel appliances. A fabulous master suite with new marble bath, dressing area with two walk-in closets and separate office area. Huge family room with built-ins and separate built-in bar. Generac 20 KW whole house generator installed in 2014. Private setting and only steps from Corell Park and playground. Move right in. A must see. Learn more here:

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List Price: $1,695,000

74 Drake Road, Scarsdale: Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained stone front Center Hall Colonial. The first floor offers a large living with fireplace, family room with walls-of-windows, spacious formal dining room, and oversized powder room by Waterworks. Architect designed chef's kitchen, granite countertops, all high-end stainless steel appliances, and first floor laundry room. On the second floor is a large master bedroom, sitting room/dressing room with custom closets, new master bath by Waterworks with soaking tub and large stall shower, radiant heated floor, three additional bedrooms and new hall bath (fourth bedroom is presently used as a home office fitted with queen sized built-in Murphy bed). On the lower level there is a fully finished walk-out basement with large TV room with surround sound, work station with built-in cabinetry and playroom with custom built-in storage, new full bathroom, and custom wine cellar with a capacity for 2,650 bottles.

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List Price: $1,389,500

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 17 July 2014

Another stellar week of sales in Scarsdale. Here's what changed hands:
8 Kent Road: Colonial sets new standards for healthy living and ultra-efficient low energy costs. Certified indoor air quality, highest water purity and the lowest/zero VOC materials in a sunlit 12 room, 6 bedroom, 7 bath, 6,900 square foot residence. Custom millwork, high-end finishes and reclaimed wood flooring. .46 Acres of picturesque property. 2 car garage with electric car charging station and ventilation system. 9 zone solar/geothermal heating and cooling.

Sale Price: $3,375,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

12 Fairview Road: New construction: 6,512 square foot home on 1/3 of an acre in Greenacres. 6 Bedroom/6.1 Colonial stucco and stone home with two-story entry, chef's kitchen with adjacent family room and fireplace opens to spacious stone patio. Master bedroom suite with spa bath and sitting room. Full finished basement with media room and exercise room. Custom woodwork and built-ins throughout.

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

18 Windmill: Light filled Tudor in the Grange with 6 wonderfully sized bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances that opens to a fabulous family room and patio. An amazing third floor. Lower level boasts 1440 additional square feet for a total of 5991 square feet.

Sale Price: $2,320,000
Real Estate Taxes: $53,649

83 Carthage Road: Sun filled updated Center Hall Colonial in heart of Heathcote with high-end finishes, amazing lower level and private level backyard. Features: new 2 zone heat and central air; 3 new marble baths; new master bath: radiant heat, rain shower head, Jacuzzi, towel warmer; Surround sound on first floor, master bedroom and lower level; refinished oak floors; invisible dog fence.

Sale Price: $1,750,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,863

8 Reynal Crossing: renovated cape Colonial with old world charm and modern style. The open and light first floor layout features a fabulous kitchen/family room with large center island, 6 burner Wolf range and easy access to the flagstone patio and private yard. Living room with fireplace and random width oak floors, built-ins and access to the covered porch and patio. On the second floor there is a master bedroom suite with fabulous closet space and a marble bath with double sinks and oversized shower, plus two large family bedrooms and a hall bath. There is a separate bedroom amd bath off the back stairs - ideal for a guest or nanny. Lower level playroom with fireplace, laundry room and plenty of extra storage.

Sale Price: $1,425,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,171

29 Tunstall Road: Sun-filled and spacious Center Hall Dutch Colonial. Very large updated eat-in-kitchen, living room/fireplace, oversized den/ceiling fan, formal dining room, new master suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, sitting room, great closet space and fabulous master bath, three additional bedrooms and two updated baths. New windows, hardwood floors.

Sale Price: $1,350,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,529

46 Graham Road: Heathcote colonial; well maintained and updated. Large and level back yard with specimen plantings, attached garage and eat-in kitchen with adjacent family room.

Sale Price: $1,295,000
Real Estate Taxes: $22,519

112 Walworth Avenue: Center hall colonial with open floor plan ideally located on private 0.30 acres. Many new updates. Inviting front porch, renovated kitchen: with granite counters, professional appliances, surround sound, large dining area with skylights opening to spacious family room and mud room with 2 doors leading to deck and yard; new windows, California closets, 2 room master suite and laundry room, new hall bath and powder room, 7 zone heat.

Sale Price: $1,215,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,545

3 Ridgecrest North: Sparkling colonial, meticulously maintained, slate roof, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace, choice location walk to commuter train, bus, school, shops.

Sale Price: $1,065,086
Real Estate Taxes: $23,850

Edgemont:

199 Evandale Road: Sparkling Edgemont charmer with inviting entrance with 25' ceilings, sun drenched spacious open floor plan, spiffy hardwood floors and high ceilings. Seperate mud room/heated 2-car garage, a fabulous family room (14'5x18) with architectural loft detail adjoining stylish Bilotta Kitchen with granite and top line appliances. Formal dining room (19'6x13'4). Access to the stone patio and fenced yard. Very private Master with closets, dressing room and luxury bath.

Sale Price: $1,347,000
Real Estate Taxes: $37,012

Featured Listings:

40 Walbrooke Road, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
The American Classic is yours with this often admired classic Colonial in the heart of Old Edgemont, less than a ten minute walk to Metro North and schools. Nestled on a knoll with beautiful property and bright spacious rooms, this home offers all you need for every day living and entertaining. The living and dining rooms both have fireplaces and lovely cabinetry, family room with three walls-of-windows, inviting and bright kitchen, five bedrooms that could be six, gorgeous oak and pine floors, large windows, terrific storage throughout, dreamy private porch, two-car garage and a finished basement. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,389,500

3 Bradford Road, Scarsdale: Nestled on a coveted tree-lined street in the Quaker Ridge area of Scarsdale, this captivating brick Tudor features five bedrooms, 2,708 square feet of interior space and a wonderful flow. The beautifully landscaped, private .51 acre property includes mature plantings, lush lawns and a sparkling Gunite pool, affording the ideal setting for everyday living as well as entertaining, both inside and out. This warm and inviting home offers generously sized rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, sun-drenched living areas and lots of charm. The first floor boasts a wonderful living room with fireplace, two sunrooms off the living room, a formal dining room and very large modern kitchen. Upstairs you will find a large master bedroom with a private bath. Make this house your home and enjoy all Scarsdale has to offer. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,500,000

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 03 July 2014

Village Assessor Nanette Albanese has announced that the Village received 951 tax grievances following the revaluation. This is higher than the 700+ grievances the Village received before the revaluation and represents about 16% of all the properties in Scarsdale.

We asked Bob Berg who serves on the Board of Assessment Review if they would be able to review all of these by September and here is what he said:

"The number of filings is not at all surprising to me given the number of properties which were reassessed upwards, in some cases by large amounts. The BAR consists of 5 dedicated community volunteers who are experienced and knowledgeable about real estate values in Scarsdale. We are required to complete our review of the grievances in time for the filing of the final assessment roll on September 15, 2014, and we will do so. To that end, we shall be meeting at least twice weekly for the remainder of the summer, and if need be, we shall add whatever evenings are necessary to finish our task. We are an independent town board, and we take our responsibilities very seriously. Some grievances are easy to deal with -- for instance, where the property owner has just submitted a grievance petition without any supporting analysis or documentation. Others take considerably more time -- e.g., where the property owner has submitted one or more independent, timely appraisals. Regardless, we work through the file and make whatever determination we deem appropriate based on the evidence before us."

At least for this week, the revaluation does not seem to be affecting sales. Two very pricey homes were sold as well as a host of others. See below.

Sales:

58 Crane Road: (Pictured at top) Brand new, 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath, center hall Colonial with high-style interiors. 11,000 square foot home with fine craftsmanship and high quality materials. High ceilings throughout, sleek modern kitchen, radiant heat in baths and many more delights. All this on a beautifully landscaped 1 acre lot with room for pool.

Sale Price: $4,875,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

7 Brittany Close: New construction to be built. Cul-de-sac of English manor style homes, in tranquil setting. Well-respected developer will make the process of customizing your dream home a true pleasure. Craftsmanship and exquisite details throughout, each residence features views of the picturesque pond with flowering trees, plantings and quaint walking path.

Sale Price: $3,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

21 Tisdale Road: Crane Berkeley home with views of the private pond. Large sun filled rooms off the octagonal entry beckon for family and entertaining. Every room is well proportioned and appealing. Special details make this an unusual offering: 2 fireplaces, large master bedroom and deluxe bathroom, 3 more bedrooms and 2 more updated baths (1 bedroom and bath off back stairs), sophisticated cook's kitchen, extensive landscaping.

Sale Price: $1,965,000
Real Estate Taxes: $43,743

11 Cornell Street: Custom center hall Colonial completely re-built in 2002-03 with high end finishes and incredible layout-very sunny and private-over 6,400 interior square feet with 6 Bedrooms/5 and a half baths, top of the line gourmet kitchen, 2 family rooms, 3 fireplaces, 9 foot ceilings first and second floor, master suite with office, gym, mudroom, 3 zone Hydro heat and air, all wires/electric underground, Pella windows and doors. On .50 acre overlooking golf course with IPEA deck and separate patio.

Sale Price: $2,450,000
Real Estate Taxes: $41,147

49 Corell Road: Open layout with formal living and dining room, kitchen with center island, connecting family room and office. The generous master suite has a dressing room with two walk-in closets. The deck overlooks a tranquil and private wooded setting. Custom built ins, millwork and sound system throughout. Finished lower level has a bedroom with bath.

Sale Price: $1,890,000
Real Estate Taxes: $42,315

5 Putnam Road: Center hall Colonial on .25 acre with lovely back garden and granite patio deck. Living room with fireplace, new kitchen with center island, family room. Large master bedroom with full bath plus 2 more bedrooms and bath. Two additional bedrooms on third floor. Numerous windows replaced, all new copper gutters, new furnace(2006), 2-car garage, slate roof.

Sale Price: $1,812,500
Real Estate Taxes: $33,921

98 Walworth Avenue: Renovated and expanded Colonial on professionally landscaped .25 acres in Greenacres. Professional chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, breakfast area with French doors to patio Large formal dining and living rooms. Upstairs to master bedroom with renovated bath with steam shower and double sinks. Three large bedrooms with renovated bath, and open staircase to third flr with two bedrooms and bath.
Sale Price: $1,245,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,284

Edgemont:

9 Campden Road, Edgemont: Cotswold Colonial in premier location nestled on a secluded street within close proximity to train, Scarsdale Village and Edgemont schools. This bright and sunny home has been loved and lived in by only three families. Updated kitchen and baths, plus a flat, usable, fenced in yard.

Sale Price: $1,497,500
Real Estate Taxes: $32,979

65 High Ridge Road: Bright beauty with charm and quality in lovely condition. Each room is well proportioned, and the layout and flow functions so well. Redone bathrooms and kitchen. Almost entire slate roof was replaced about 9 years ago, new interior oil tanks. Central air. Brick paths and wonderful gardens. Beautiful curb appeal on a special street. Very private setting.

Sale Price: $890,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,165

277 Old Colony Road: Three bedroom, three bath split level home with new gourmet granite kitchen, deck and patio overlooking private park-like grounds. Room to spread out in office/fourth bedroom... and inviting family room.

Sale Price: $870,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,263

Featured Listings:

5 Gilmore Court, Scarsdale: A lush setting and perfect location on a cul-de-sac make this Greenacres gem irresistible. Special features include a beautifully proportioned living room with built-ins and fireplace, a formal dining room with bay window, a great family room off the kitchen and sunroom. Four stories of living offering six wonderful bedrooms, as well as four full baths and two half baths. The park-like yard includes a patio, terrace and playhouse, providing outstanding outdoor living space. Near to train and shops (with sidewalks) and a short distance to the elementary school. Updated and move-in ready. Learn more here:
A current lease will remain in place through July 2015.

List Price: $1,395,000

566 Fort Hill Road, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont: Stunning country Tudor situated upon a private .62 acres with architectural detail throughout, including beamed ceilings in public rooms, three fireplaces, beautifully adorned entryway, stairs and landing. There is a bright kitchen and pantry, French doors that open to a forty foot patio, sunroom, library and large den/family room round out the first floor. The second floor boasts four large bedrooms with special en-suite features. Two additional bedrooms and bath are on the third floor. Other features include hardwood floors, a back staircase, and eight walk-in closets. The basement and third floor offer plenty of additional storage. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,449,000