At Home in the Cotswolds Plus Sales and Featured Listings
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The stunning home of a celebrated photographer is now on the market in Edgemont. Situated in the Cotswolds, 11 Campden Road is said to be the only home built with local Cotswold stone. A recent renovation to the 1928 highlights the warm stone surfaces that are juxtaposed against a very contemporary interior. In 2008 the home was completely redone and there are new windows, a new kitchen and new baths, all done with impeccable taste.
What makes the home even more appealing,
is the décor of the creative owner, Robyn Lea, who is a photographer and writer with a great eye. She recently published a large coffee table book called "Dinner with Jackson Pollack" that includes stunning photos of the artist's Long Island home and studio, paired with original recipes from the Pollack/Krasner kitchen. The book was published earlier this year and has gotten a great reception and a lot of good press.
Though the artist Jackson Pollock needs no introduction he was also a gardener, a baker, and an entertaining dinner-party host. The book includes more than 50 recipes that Robyn Lea collected from handwritten pages scrawled by Jackson, his wife, artist Lee Krasner, his mother, Stella, or traded among their many friends in the town of Springs on Long Island. The recipes are interspersed with Jackson's artwork, still lifes of the Pollock-Krasner home, landscapes and photographs of each delectable recipe, plus delightful tales from Jackson and Lee's family and local friends, for a truly unique and insightful portrait of a great American artist.
Lea is Austrailian and began her professional life as a
photographer's assistant in Milan. She has since had an exciting career as a photographer, commercial director and writer and has had ten solo shows of her work.
The house in Edgemont reflects her good taste and includes artwork from her many endeavors. It's light, spare and appealing. Admitting to a "wallpaper fetish" the walls of several of the rooms are papered with beautiful murals and the living room has a wall of metallic squares that mimic the stonework on the other walls of the house.
Lea says she is sad to be leaving a neighborhood that she and her family have grown to love. They will return to their home in Melbourne, Australia with wonderful memories of New York. Her loss will be some new lucky homeowner's gain.
11 Campden Road
Scarsdale
List Price: $2,395,000
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Sales:
10 Richbell Close
This gated estate on over 2 acres with a long private driveway on a quiet Murray Hill street has four fireplaces, fine hardwoods throughout, custom gourmet eat-in-kitchen, a four story elevator, and state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems. There are views of the landscaped grounds and gardens from every window and doorway.
Sale Price: $3,700,000
Taxes: $88,370

60 Carthage Road
This tudor home features a living room with wood burning fireplace and access to a side terrace. The dining room features built-in corner cabinets and arched doorways to both the living room and kitchen. The updated kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a side door to the terrace and back yard. The first floor also has two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, the second level has a master bedroom, two additional family bedrooms and a hall bathroom.
Sale Price: $870,000
Taxes: $18,813
93 Sprague Road
This home offers a renovated kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, including a double side by side refrigerator. The kitchen with bay window and open dining plan leads to a covered patio and level yard. The large master bedroom leads to a renovated master bath and the three additional bedrooms share a renovated hall bath that includes marble. The basement has a finished room that has multiple uses from office to play room.
Sale Price: $859,000
Taxes: $18,875
146 Johnson Road
This renovated colonial home is 1800 interior square feet on .18 acre. The home has many updates, including siding, roof, furnace, Marvin windows, hot water heater, kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors and freshly painted. There is a foyer, living room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, modern kitchen, and a powder room. The second floor has a master bedroom plus two additional bedrooms and an updated hall bathroom. The lower level has a playroom and a laundry room. There is also central air in the house.
Sale Price: $775,000
Taxes: $14,088
175 Lyons Road
This colonial has a front porch and a level yard. It was renovated in 2004 to include new windows, kitchen, and baths. It has a formal living room and dining room, renovated kitchen with island, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances, Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile Oven, and a Samsung refrigerator, three bedrooms on the second floor with a hall bath. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet. The lower level is legal space with a full bathroom. The total square footage is 1472 with the basement. This house has been newly painted and the floors have been refinished.
Sale Price: $699,000
Taxes: $12,277
Edgemont:
26 Barclay Road
This Old Edgemont colonial has an open porch with a view of Crane's Pond. The front entry foyer with powder room leads to a living room with wood burning fireplace, sunroom, formal, dining room, and an eat-in kitchen with separate pantry. From the kitchen, there is access to a stone patio. The second floor features a master bedroom with full bath and three additional bedrooms sharing a bath. A bonus room is found on the third floor with ample storage. There are hardwood floors throughout.
Sale Price: $785,000
Taxes: $20,628
Featured Listings:
17 Harvest Drive, Scarsdale
Elegant and stately new custom built Colonial on almost 3/4 of an acre of incredible land with room for a pool. Over 9000 square feet of an amazing floor plan ideal for entertaining indoor and outdoors. There are three patios including a covered porch with outdoor fireplace and a three car garage that enters into a gracious mud room. There is also a library and second butler's pantry on the first floor. The second floor has five bedrooms all en suite and a huge playroom with back staircase and laundry.
The lower level can be anything you want with potential for a game room, wine storage, gym, playroom, maids' room and full bath. This home is being built by one of Scarsdale's finest custom home builders who will work with a buyer to make this home truly unique by customizing all interior finishes. This home is also ideally located close to five corners shopping, recreational facilities and houses of worship. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,995,000
30 Tisdale Road, Scarsdale
Enjoy breathtaking Crane-Berkley Pond views from this architecturally stunning Center Hall Colonial on 3/4 acre of beautifully landscaped Fox Meadow property. This home was thoughtfully crafted with the most discerning buyer in mind. The sweeping Williamsburg inspired staircase is the focal point of the Grand Entry. The Eat-In-Kitchen with banquette seating, center island and Butler's Pantry will delight the family chef and guests can relax
in the open Family Room with built-ins leading to a covered Patio overlooking a 6 acre private park. The Grand Dining Room and Living Room are ideal for formal entertaining with fireplace and detailed built-ins, moldings and graceful arches. A Formal Library with built-ins and adjacent full bath and mudroom complete the first floor. The fully renovated lowerlLevel is a phenomenal space for indoor/outdoor entertaining with French doors to Patio, 2 additional Bedrooms/media room, 2 full Baths, summer kitchen, gym, Laundry/wrapping room and a 2,500 bottle Wine Cellar. No detail has been overlooked! Ideally located with a short walk to the train, shops, restaurants, bus to school and more. An amazing opportunity to enjoy the best of Scarsdale! For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,250,000
5 Cornell Street, Scarsdale
Very rare opportunity to own over 2 acres of park like property with magnificent golf course views in the award-winning Scarsdale school district! This spectacular property features a heated gunite pool (renovated in 2003), Hard Tru tennis court (2003), circular driveway, fabulous landscaping and phenomenal property. The home has been meticulously updated over the years and has a bright, spacious layout ideal for today's buyer. Breathtaking views greet you as you enter the grand open foyer. Enjoy the updated gourmet eat-in-kitchen kitchen and baths, sunroom, multi-level deck, built in sound system, living room with coffered ceiling
and fireplace, hardwood floors, custom moldings and large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. The perfect blend of natural beauty, luxury, and elegance located close to school, shopping, and some of the world's top golf courses. Possible subdivision. A truly one-of-a-kind property that's not to be missed! For more information, click here.
List Price: $3,100,000
28 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale
Impressive Collette built Georgian brick Colonial located in Murray Hill with incredible curb appeal and extraordinary landscaping with beautiful up lighting for grand nighttime presence. Stunning architectural details throughout including custom built ins, detailed moldings and archways, and beautiful
hardwood floors. Ideal layout for gracious entertaining. There is a 3 car garage, a mudroom, back staircase, and perfectly level property with room for expansion. Upgraded mechanicals include new lower level AC/Heat (3 years old) and Hot water tank (2 years old). For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,795,000
2 Broadmoor Road, Scarsdale
Located on one of the most desired streets in Quaker Ridge this traditional center hall Colonial with a pool caters to today's modern lifestyle. Full of architectural details, old world charm and magnificent craftsmanship with luxurious and modern amenities. Great first floor flow with generously proportioned rooms. Updated kitchen open to family room for easy living. Fabulous sun-filled Library/Bonus Room open to the pool with endless possibilities.
Second floor has a spacious master suite with new contemporary bath as well as 4 additional family bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Short walk to Elementary School and houses of worship. For more information, click here.
List Price: $ 2,595,000
41 Cambridge Road, Scarsdale
Spectacularly renovated home designed by internationally recognized Brian Gluckstein and landscape design by Rivi Oren. Classic Tudor with all new (2006 or later) wiring, Lutron lighting throughout, plumbing, HVAC, and Marvin windows and speakers in many rooms inside as well as on patio, exterior lighting, custom closets, outdoor kitchen with Viking grill
and Marvel refrigerator. The Downsview kitchen includes a Viking cook top, double Thermador wall ovens, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler. The master bathroom and powder room are outfitted with fixtures from Waterworks. Full list of improvements is available. This is a home that must be seen to be appreciated. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,595,000
Premier Georgian brick Colonial of incomparable beauty, quality and size with classic proportions and exquisite architectural details. Features: High ceilings, updated ultra-kitchen, updated Waterworks bathrooms, custom wood built-ins throughout, beautiful hallway stained glass Palladian window, interior painted and new carpeting, hand-stenciled center hall floor, copper gutters and leaders, private backyard with large slate patio and stunning professional landscaping with outdoor lighting, new extensive sprinkler system, new heat pumps and CAC condensers. Ideally located in the heart of Fox Meadow: one block to elementary school and playgrounds, easy walk to HS, track and library, Hartsdale train, restaurants, shopping and close to Bronx River Parkway to NYC. Wonderful light-filled space for living and entertaining. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,595,000
25 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale
This grand and bright Scarsdale Colonial is the perfect blend of elegance, luxury and beauty. Located on 1.52 acres of spectacular property, this home features a large circular driveway and beautiful pool surrounded by gorgeous landscaping. The 1st floor offers ample space perfect for entertaining and everyday gatherings, including a dramatic foyer, 9-ft high ceilings and huge Eat-In-Kitchen that opens to the family room. Enjoy the superb living room, formal dining room, private library, open sunroom, and large deck off the kitchen, which provides breathtaking views. The sweeping staircase to the 2nd floor takes you to a large
Master Bedroom Suite with 2 large walk in closets and a luxurious master bath, plus a 2nd floor family room/office. There are 7 spacious bedrooms, plus 5.5 baths, and 4 fireplaces. The lower level features a playroom area and cabana bath. Move right in and enjoy the ultimate in privacy and serenity in this magnificent home ideally located within walking distance to the train, schools, and town! For more information, click here.
List Price: $ 2,499,800
324 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale
Watch the sunset from your private balcony overlooking more than a half of an acre of level property in the heart of Heathcote. This home has a perfect blend of old world charm and modern amenities with an open kitchen/family room that leads to idyllic screened in porch. There is a two car garage that enters into the kitchen, a butler's pantry that leads to formal dining room with beautiful moldings and built ins. Enjoy easy entertaining in the living room with beamed ceilings and a wood burning fireplace with French doors that connect to a family room. There are hardwood floors throughout. The second floor enjoys a master suite plus 3 family
bedrooms with two updated baths. There is also access to a roof top deck with breathtaking views of this expansive property. This home has been meticulously maintained with a new slate roof, new leaded glass windows and new roof deck. Walk to Heathcote elementary school, shopping and houses of worship. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,798,000
40 Alden Court, Scarsdale
Enjoy tranquil living in this fully renovated bright ranch at the end of a cul de sac in desirable Wilmot Woods. Sunlit living room with fireplace surrounded by custom stonework and hardwood floors. There are French doors leading to a huge deck that has recently been stained overlooking the peaceful backyard. The Eat in kitchen has been fully updated within the last year with new appliances including stainless steel gas range, Carrara marble countertops and custom cabinetry. There are three large bedrooms with great closets and 2 fully renovated bathrooms
with marble tile throughout. This home, located in the award winning New Rochelle school district, has been immaculately kept including a new hot water heater, furnace, and the roof, windows and gutters are only 4 years old. This house is conveniently located near houses of worship, commuter bus and shopping center. For more information, click here.
List Price: $649,000
37 Harvard Drive, Hartsdale
This sunny and spacious cape has it all! Generous sized rooms, open floor plan with large kitchen open to family room and sliding doors to expansive blue-stone patio with pergola highlight a picturesque setting with mature landscaping and fully fenced in flat yard. First floor master and full bath with dual sinks complete the first floor. Additional 2 family
bedrooms plus home office and full bath on 2nd floor. Easy 1 mile walk to Hartsdale or White Plains Train Station. Walk to shops, Trader Joes, playground, school and Beeline bus. For more information, click here.
List Price: $629,000
Real Estate Sales, Featured Listings, and a Vacancy on the Committee for Historic Preservation
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Following the resignation of the chair of the Committee for Historic Preservation, Paul Diamond, and committee member Bana Choura, of the Village Board of Trustees has announced a vacancy on the Committee. William Silverman has been appointed to replace Diamond as the Chair and the Board is seeking to fill one seat on the committee.
The Committee for Historic Preservation determines if a structure located in the Village for which a permit for demolition has been requested is a structure of substantial historical importance. A background in historic preservation, architecture or architectural design is preferred. The committee meets monthly, 11 of 12 months per year.
All interested residents may apply online at the Village website, www.scarsdale.com, under "Village News, Volunteers Needed for Boards and Councils" or submit their resume directly to the attention of the Personnel Committee Chair, Trustee Carl Finger, Scarsdale Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583. For further information contact the Village Clerk's office at 914-722-1175.
Sales:
1 Richbell Road
This renovated Colonial is on 1.43 landscaped acres which includes a pool, pool house with a bath, patio with a built-in Lynx gas grill, two refrigerators and a pizza oven. There is a living room with an attached wet bar, a dining room, chef's kitchen with two dishwashers, two refrigerators, three ovens and a center island. The breakfast room has doors to the backyard. There are two family rooms on the first floor and a third family room on the second floor. The house is wired for sound in family room, kitchen, outdoors, master bed and bath. There is a full house underground propane generator and a Tesla charger in the garage, and an invisible fence. A major renovation of this home was done, which included kitchen, all bathrooms, an addition, new windows, a rebuilt pool, new patios, all outdoor lighting, major landscaping, a new lawn sprinkler and an alarm.
Sale Price: $3,925,000
Taxes: $71,054
30 Stonewall Lane
This almost new Colonial has a pool with cabana and recently repaved tennis court, separate cabana outside with water, 11 foot ceilings, radiant heat under all stone surfaced floors, chefs kitchen/commercial grade Blue Star oven, Miele Espresso/coffee built-in, gas powered BBQ with beverage center, custom dog wash imported from Canada, remote controlled double-faced gas fireplace, wine cellar with automatic operated thermostat, pool room with wet bar, gym and fitness or yoga room, and a generator for indefinite usage during power outage. There is a 16-zone sprinkler system with dripper for planters. There is a heated garage with capability of a second story lift. The alarm and thermostat controls are accessible via digital screens with outside camera surveillance. This house comes with the use of Scarsdale and Mamaroneck recreation and beach rights. It is the only house on the street with natural gas.
Sale Price: $3,300,000
Taxes: $65,121
6 Ridgecrest East
This renovated 1926 five bedroom, 3.1 bath home is designed by award-winning architect, Dwight James Baum, and is situated on landscaped grounds. Hallmarks include a fireplace, arched double French doors, inlaid hardwood floors, custom closets, built-in speakers and a high end gourmet eat-in-kitchen with a breakfast area with a banquette, granite countertops, center island, stone floor and an adjoining family room. There is a master bedroom suite with a bath with a shower, jacuzzi tub and custom walk-in closet. Additional features include two zone central air conditioning, office with custom cabinetry, cedar closet, private balcony, red tiled barrel roof/copper gutters, heated garage used for storage and a rec room with direct access to a level rear yard.
Sale Price: $1,425,000
Taxes: $25,844
205 Madison Road
This colonial is in the heart of Edgewood. This 3000 sq. foot home on .23 acres has an entry foyer with bench and built-ins, coat closet, updated powder room, living room with fireplace, formal dining room with a screened porch, and an updated eat-in kitchen/family room. On the second floor, there is a master bedroom with two closets, updated bath with whirlpool tub and a separate shower, and three additional bedrooms with a hall bath. The lower level is unfinished with laundry and a two-car garage. There are hardwood floors throughout, gas furnace 2011, hot water heater 2011, and the exterior was painted in 2014.
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Taxes: $25,265
12 Salem Drive
This Murdock Woods expanded ranch home has a level wooded yard. It has a master suite and two bedrooms, bath and den on the main level, and two bedrooms, bath and extensive storage on the second level. There are wood floors throughout and the HVAC and architectural shingle roof were recently updated. This property straddles the town line, offering a choice of the Scarsdale or Mamaroneck schools.
Sale Price: $1,225,000
Taxes: $25,191
106 Brown Road
This house is completely updated with a new state of the art kitchen and baths, new plumbing and electricity, new heating and air conditioning (all brand new duct work) with guarantees. There is new oak flooring throughout, insulated walls and ceilings, new Pella windows throughout, new roof with a 20-year warranty, a new rear deck, new walkways and a new garage.
Sale Price: $865,000
Taxes: $13,869
Edgemont:
44 Old Colony Road
This Edgemont Contemporary home is nestled into a hillside with terraced gardens that lead to a flat side yard. The first floor entry leads to living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. There is a kitchen with a skylight. There is access to the deck from the living room or kitchen. Down a few steps off main entry are the family room, sun room and a screened porch. There is also the master bedroom with an en-suite bath, walk-in closet and two more bedrooms and bath. The laundry room is also on this level. In addition, there is a study at the back of the garage.
Sale Price: $700,000
Taxes: $19,865
12 Wynmor Road, Scarsdale
Distinctive, new residence on lovely, level land in the heart of Heathcote. Spacious free-flow floor plan, over 6000 square feet, with seven bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths. Grand two-story entry hall, curved staircase, study/guest bedroom and bath on first floor. Fabulous master bedroom with tray ceiling and vestibule, four additional bedrooms, three baths and laundry on second floor. Walk-out lower level with flexibility for media room/gym, bedroom and bath. Located on one of the most private, desirable, and convenient streets in Heathcote. Short walk to elementary school, park, tennis court, shopping and commuter bus to Scarsdale Train Station. Rear of property backs up to Secor Road providing more privacy, also has extra side setbacks. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,865,000
68 Popham Road, Scarsdale
Beautiful, sunny French Normandy Tudor less than a 5 minute walk to Scarsdale Village and train station (33 minutes to Grand Central), yet serenely private, nestled behind a picturesque grove of trees. Enter into a stunning, freshly painted interior with gleaming oak floors. Eleven rooms including five bedrooms, three full baths and a powder room. Large leaded glass windows provide lots of light and have great views. Fully updated and move-in ready. 2009 gourmet chef's kitchen with marble counters and adjoining breakfast room and pantry/bar area. Top appliances including La Cornue stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and a warming drawer. Tastefully renovated marble baths. New Vermont slate roof with all copper gutters in 2007. New plumbing throughout. Flat backyard for tranquil enjoyment. Room for 3 cars to park in the driveway in addition to the 2-car tandem garage. A beautiful home in a spectacular, convenient and private location. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,575,000
Home Sales, Featured Listings and a Tax Conundrum
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We've often been asked by readers how all the new construction in the Village is impacting taxes. If taxes on the new homes are far greater than the ones they replaced, shouldn't that ease the burden on existing homeowners?
We asked Village Assessor Nanette Albanese for her opinion and here is what she explained:
How has the amount of new construction in the Village impacted taxes for current homeowners? New construction always has the effect of offsetting increases in the subsequent year's combined tax rate, but by how much requires a special study that has not been undertaken;
Has the total assessed value of Village real estate for 2015 increased more than the tax rate increase? Since the 2015 assessment roll is still in the protest period, although final as of September 15, 2015, the final outcome can never be determined, or estimated until after the subsequent year's tax rates are issued and then some (some protests go on for years) ..... moreover, an assessment roll is set in advance of a tax roll, so the relationship between the two rolls, if studied, cannot be known, or estimated until after the school tax rate is finalized just before the bills go out in September 2016; at that time, I think most people will be more interested in what is, or has taken place with the 2016 reassessment .... Maybe not!
Without exception, the value of and, therefore, the taxes generated on all new homes constructed are ALWAYS much higher than the homes that they replace; however, I can't tell you if the percent increase in the tax rate overall is less than, greater than, or equal to the percent increase in assessed value as a result of that new construction. Again, that would require a special study, which quite frankly would not be easy, would not be quick and would serve only an anecdotal purpose.
We also asked the same question to Robert Berg, who served on the Board of Assessment Review following the tax revaluation and here is what he said:
"Remember the tax levy is increasing yearly so the increase in assessed values by the new construction (and the concomitant rise in taxes on those properties) may only partially offset the increase in the tax levy or even if it more than fully offsets it, the decrease in an older homeowner's property tax may be slight. Regardless, the reval has much more equitably distributed the tax burden"
Sales: Sales continued to be strong for homes priced at less that $1.5mm. Here's what sold this week:
25 Salem Drive
This four bedroom, four bath home is on .54 acre in Murdock Woods. Special features include gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops and commercial grade Wolf and Viking stainless steel appliances, custom millwork throughout, hardwood floors, marble baths, central air, sunken living room, cedar closet , architectural roof and a two-car garage.
Sale Price: $1,395,000
Taxes: $25,975
4 Meadow Road
This center hall colonial is on level .43 acre with hardwood floors and picture frame molding.
Sale Price: $869,000
Taxes: $23,072
Edgemont:
2 Doris Drive
This three bedroom, two bath split level offers hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, a gas fireplace, large picture windows, new furnace, new ducting for central air with controllers, and an attached two-car garage. There is a lower level family room with access to the outdoors, and a sub basement offering plenty of storage and potential. In back, there is a patio and a flat yard surrounded by mature trees.
Sale Price: $902,000
Taxes: $27,709
1 Barclay Road
This three bedroom, three bath split level home is located in the Edgemont school district. It has a finished top floor, open living room with formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen. The lower level boasts a family room with a bathroom in addition to a home office/den. This home is on a corner property with a fenced back yard.
Sale Price: $806,000
Taxes: $23,000
15 Brookby Road, Scarsdale
Chic meets complete comfort in this six-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath Colonial featuring high ceilings, walls-of-windows, open layout and spectacular property. The flowing first floor impresses from the moment you step inside and see the majestic staircase spiraling upwards, the two-story family room beyond and views of the incredible property and pool. Stately in its curb appeal with a long tree-lined drive, the grounds transition to a private oasis in back with fabulous plantings, extensive masonry work and two oversized flagstone patios creating a stunning backdrop for the dazzling pool and spa. The built-in BBQ, pizza oven and refrigerator ensure easy outdoor entertaining. The cavern
ous lower level offers space for everyone including a giant recreation room with kitchenette, art room, exercise/gym area, wine cellar and more. Upstairs boasts a tranquil master suite with balcony, bath and office, four additional bedrooms and three more baths. Close to school, bus, shops and houses of worship. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,750,000
2 Reimer Road, Scarsdale
This impressive Tudor revival in the estate section of Murray Hill accommodates today's active lifestyle. On over an acre of gorgeous flat property, your guests will enjoy the outdoor kitchen in the large covered backyard porch, complete with pizza oven and grill, overlooking the tennis court. The house has a fantastic flow with generously sized rooms, offering amenities such as radiant heated floors, new Norwood windows, enclosed veranda, walk-in pantry, cathedral ceiling and much more. This substantial house on such a distinguished street is the perfect combination. For more
information, click here.
List Price: $3,795,000
Real Estate Inventory Up in Scarsdale
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Though the market for homes priced under $2mm remains strong in Scarsdale, overall trends are not as encouraging. First the good news: A new listing in Scarsdale last week with an asking price of $1,350,000 received over 10 bids demonstrating a keen interest on the part of buyers for first homes to move to Scarsdale. On the other hand, there is a 20% increase in overall inventory over this time last year, a 30% decrease in pending sales and a 7% decrease in properties sold. The median price is down 3% year-to-date over last year.
Most of the inventory increase is in the $3MM and up market where sales are down 29.4% from last year. However, this year four houses priced at $5 mm and up sold as compared to three for this time period in 2014. Realtors are hopeful that year-end bonuses will bring out more high-end buyers. Open Houses have been attracting many potential buyers in the $3MM and under range.
In Edgemont, business is strong. There are about 13% fewer listings right now than last year at this time, a 60% increase in pending sales over last year and a 10% increase in properties sold! However, the median price is down about 8%. (This market report was provided by Elise Flagg and Laura Miller of Houlihan Lawrence in Scarsdale.)
Sales:
21 Meadow Road
This home is nestled on .46 acre of landscaped property. The first floor hosts a living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with center island, breakfast and desk area, a family room with custom built-ins and access to a level yard with screened-in porch. The second floor features a master bedroom with many closets and updated bath with spa bathtub. There are two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The third floor has a bedroom with adjacent hall bathroom, office and storage. There is also a two-car garage. The roof was replaced in 2002 and the AC/heating was replaced in 2010. There is a full house generator and a humidifier.
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Taxes: $31,563
41 Palmer Avenue
The first floor of this home has a living room with fireplace, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Up several steps to the master bedroom and bath, two family bedrooms and hall bath. Down several steps to the family room, office/guest bedroom, powder room and laundry. Door from family room leads out to the newly built patio. Attic access off the master bedroom offers expansion possibilities. Sub basement is off the garage.
Sale Price: $700,000
Taxes: $20,229
Edgewood:
7 Paradise Drive
Center hall colonial home in Edgemont School District sits on a level 1/3 acre. The home features hardwood floors throughout, all new moulding and wood interior doors. Enjoy the completely renovated in ground heated pool, new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, renovated powder room, family room and sun/recreation room. The second level hosts a master suite with two cedar walk-in closets and a marble bath, three large family bedrooms, marble hall bath with Kohler and Grohe fixtures and a laundry room, with an additional laundry room in the basement. The whole house is freshly painted outside. All new cedar shakes were installed in back/sides of the home. There is also a finished above ground basement playroom, office and storage.
Sale Price: $1,296,000
Taxes: $25,855
25 Roxbury Road
This Old Edgemont side hall Colonial is on one-third of an acre. The original portion of the home features a living room, dining room and sun room with bay windows and built-ins. High hats highlight the newly refurbished hardwood flooring. The old kitchen now serves as a pantry and laundry room. The expansion contains the newer kitchen and family room with vaulted ceiling and powder room. The family room has a converted barn look and leads to a three season sitting area/greenhouse. The second floor features four bedrooms and two full baths.
Sale Price: $785,000
Taxes: $27,198
25 Cayuga Road, Scarsdale
This Classic Stone and shingle Colonial located on a Cul-de-Sac in Heathcote is sited on 1.3 acres with a circular driveway. Peace and Tranquility best describe the setting from which this home provides distant views of Fenway Golf Club and Cayuga Pond. Exceptionally spacious rooms and a thoughtful floor plan offer comfort and convenience within 4081 square feet of interior living space. Large level fenced in property. Close to schools and shops. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,795,000
47 Montrose Road, Scarsdale
Charming sunny Tudor located in sought after Greenacres, just steps from the elementary school. The gracious side hall entry way provides an immediate view of the first floor and private yard. Hardwood floors throughout, this lovely home features a spacious living room with an impressive wood burning fireplace. French doors and windows galore. The 32 foot long living room leads to both the dining room and a comfortable sun room. The eat-in kitchen has been updated with new granite countertops. The pantry leads to the powder room and doorway to a large patio and private yard. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and full hall bath. The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet. There is an additional bedroom and full bath on third floor. The basement leads to a freshly painted two-car garage. New gas furnace and water heater make for worry free heating and preferred cooking. A must see. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,189,000
Open Houses:
17 Barclay Road, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, October 11, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Perfect Old Edgemont location affords walking distance to elementary, high school, Scarsdale train station and village amenities. The front entry foyer leads to a charming living room with wood burning fireplace, sunroom, formal dining room, and an eat- in kitchen with separate pantry. The kitchen is an easy access to a screened porch perfect for your morning coffee or a relaxing dinner. The second floor features three bedrooms and bath. Third floor bedroom, bath and storage. Versatile lower level space. For
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List Price: $850,000
Hearing on Gravel Amendment Draws Crowd
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The Scarsdale Law and Land Use Committee held an additional public hearing on a proposed law to treat gravel as impervious for purposes of lot coverage at 8 am meeting on Wednesday September 29. Despite the early hour, the meeting was well attended.
Before opening the floor to public comments, the Board reviewed some new materials that were produced by consultants Frederick P. Clark Associates in response to question raised at the September 21 hearing.
The document states the intent of the legislation which is to "protect the ratio of built areas to green open space on lot which is part of neighborhood character... and to balance the rights of the individual property owners with the right of the community to enjoy the traditional character of the neighborhood." As to why the definition of gravel is being used, the document says, "The NYSDEC and local municipal engineering departments throughout Westchester County , including Scarsdale, all include gravel as an impervious surface. Since the current definition (as pervious) provides a way to increase lot coverage when gravel paving is proposed, amending the definition will affect the maximum allowable lot coverage."
The consultants prepared a chart showing maximum allowable lot coverage by lot size in Scarsdale and neighboring communities so that Scarsdale's code could be compared to neighboring towns. Another chart outlined lot coverage standards by town, offering an interesting look at how lot coverage is regulated. For instance, in Scarsdale lot coverage is specified in square footage, depending on lot size, while in Bronxville a minimum of 50% of the lot area must be "vegetated open space." This differs from the approach in Scarsdale where the percentage of allowable lot coverage is reduced as the property size gets larger.
A third document was a Q & A form than answered many of the questions raised at previous meetings.
There was also a discussion of whether or not other municipalities consider gravel as impervious in both their stormwater and lot coverage regulations. The consultant said that most communities consider it an impervious substance for both purposes.
Village Planner Elizabeth Marrinan explained that currently 10-11% of Scarsdale homes have gravel driveways, but that 25% of applications for new homes utilize gravel to meet lot coverage requirements. She also said, "This is not as drastic a change as people think, because 89 – 90% of homes are conforming."
Trustee Carl Finger asked Marrinan to run through some estimated numbers to show how the law could affect lot coverage on homes on an acre. She explained that 13,000 square feet of coverage is permitted on a one-acre property and the maximum building imprint is 4,630 square feet. That leaves approximately 9,000 square feet for a driveway, pool, patios, walking paths or a tennis court. Even if the driveway is 150 feet long, it would take up 1,500 square feet or perhaps 3,000 square feet for a circular drive.
In an exchange that grew heated, builder Steve Rakoff said, "I am surprised my study was not posted on the village website or presented here. We need to hear each other! My point is that I counted the gravel driveways. And the calculation is dramatically different in Murray Hill." When Trustee Finger sought to interject, Rakoff objected and Finger said, "Don't chastise me." Rakoff continued, "There is a cancer here. Some people get very disrespectful."
John Brandt said, "My mother owns a 1.5 acre property. She has a pool and a tennis court and a circular driveway and a 6,000 square foot house. If she is grandfathered now what happens when the person from Goldman Sachs wants to tear down the house and build a 10,000 square foot house?"
Village Attorney Wayne Essanason replied, "If you have a C of O for the existing property and your amenities are conforming you are grandfathered."
Lena Crandall said, "There needs to be a community focused discussion on this issue." She urged everyone to get acquainted with sustainable LEED-certified design and smart development. She said, "I am all for making money. But our comprehensive plan needs an overhaul. What is the reason for having open space? Why does Bronxville require 50% open space and why does the Conservation Advisory Council recommend 50% tree canopy coverage."
Landscape Designer Elaine Yellen said, " I am here to represent people who live on properties of 1/3 acre. We will suffer the most. Gravel is not always built on an impervious surface. I have 60 projects that I built that will now be non-conforming. What should I do with places in the yard where you can't get grass to grow? Cover that area with river stones that improve drainage and look lovely. If you live on a decent size property and want a patio and a walkway, it will be tight."
Elana Ezratty said, "Rakoff only surveyed his neighborhood. There are acre lots in Greenacres, Fox Meadow and Quaker Ridge that are not in this study. I understood that the intent of the law was to prevent 6,000-7,000 square foot houses from going up on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. But this attacks larger properties."
Local realtor Lynne Clark said, "You the Trustees, our elected representatives through the non-partisan system, have an important decision to make, one that affects the future development of our entire Village on most properties. My main concern, if you pass this new law, is for those who live on smaller lots, not only the larger ones. By taking away lot coverage options through making gravel impervious, the law before you stifles the ability to create what todays families are looking for. The zoning appeal process will be extensive, complicated, long and expensive. After listening to all the comments this morning and last week, it is my recommendation that it is in best interest of our Village to drop the moratorium now and let us all get on with our lives."
Dan Hochvert, who chairs the Planning Board explained the Planning Board's findings on the proposed amendment. He said, "The management of stormwater is addressed under Chapter 254 of the Village Code and although all Planning Board members agreed, we split 3/2 regarding the retention of the term "impervious" in Chapter 310 (lot coverage). The Planning Board unanimously supported the changes in 310 that the consultant developed. Under the FAR section of 310, properties over 1.75 acres were exempt from the FAR, but although there was some discussion regarding possibly increasing the amount of coverage permitted for large properties that approach would permit not only more coverage from gravel but other types of coverage to increase."
The Board of Trustees will continue to consider the amendment at their meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 8 pm at Village Hall.
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53 Lincoln Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, October 4, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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