Demolition Derby Continues In Scarsdale
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While the Village ponders new historic preservation laws, the demolition derby continues. At the April 16 meeting of the Committee for Historic Preservation, applications have been filed to clear the way to tear down five more homes in Scarsdale. If the committee fails to find that these homes have historic merit, these homes could be torn down:
- 190 Brewster Road built in 1935
- 25 Innes Road built in 1939
- 23 Broadmoor Road built in 1930
- 18 Drake Road Built in 1921
- 45 Cushman Road Built in 1906
- 31 Wynmor Road built in 1927
Typically smaller homes are torn down and replaced with larger, more elaborate homes that utilize far more of the available lot. Trees are often sacrificed in the process.
Here are before and after photos:
11 Dickel Road, a modest 2,192 square foot home built on a half acre in 1921, recently sold for $1,010,000 and has now been torn down. It is being replaced with a 7,293 square foot home on the market for $2,895,000.
On Normandy Lane, a home built in 1928 was set far back on a 3 acre property surrounded by trees that blocked the view of the house from the street. Neighbors report that when the property was cleared to make way for a large new contemporary house under construction, over 100 trees were taken down. Here are photos of both the old and the new house.
This Week's Sales:
36 Garden Road: Rare opportunity to own 1.32 acre of level, private property in the Grange. This grand colonial features a gracious entry foyer with circular staircase and spacious rooms throughout. Kitchen and family room open to lovely sun-filled patio overlooking the pool. Custom indoor/outdoor sound system.
Sale Price: $1,875,000
Real Estate Taxes: $52,629
1255 Post Road: Contractor's delight! Lots of tender loving care. Priced for quick sale!
Sale Price: $495,000
Real Estate Taxes: $11,253
Featured Listing: 23 Carriage House Lane, Scarsdale
Lovely, pristine home on .46 acres with room for pool offers absolutely the most gorgeous golf course views from the minute you enter. Every inch of this home feels warm, bright and wonderfully inviting. First level master bedroom with luxurious spa bath, family room shares a two sided fireplace with the living room and has access to the stone patio and yard, as does the dining room. The second level offers three generous sized bedrooms and a new Waterworks bath. Easy expansion possibilities. Learn more here: List Price: $1,349,000
Featured Listing: 15 Roxbury Road, Edgemont
The perfect center hall colonial in close proximity to schools, train, village and duck pond. Completely renovated from top to bottom with beautiful wood floors, new windows, top-of-the-line kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, new bathrooms, master bedroom with built-ins. Playroom/den off 2nd floor bedrooms. Charming architectural details include columns, French doors, and covered porch. Great yard with swing set. Gardener included. Furnished but may consider unfurnished. Learn more here: Monthly Rental: $8,150
Lively Home Market This Week in Scarsdale
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Another active week for buyers in Scarsdale. Here are some early spring sales: 49 Wildwood Road: New Colonial featuring 5 Bedrooms, 5.1 baths totaling 5,940 square feet on a quiet dead-end street in Quaker Ridge. Chef's kitchen with open floor plan to large family room with marble fireplace. The 1st level library features custom woodwork and coffered ceiling. Flat backyard with stone patio. Exquisite craftsmanship.
Sale Price: $2,355,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD
9 Carthage Lane: Tudor with sun-drenched living areas and lots of charm. A lover of plants and flowers, the deck and grounds boast an array of color and wonderful plantings. Great for entertaining and family living. Located on a quiet street with easy access to recreation, shopping and schools.
Sale Price: $999,000
Real Estate Taxes: $22,052
150 Saxon Woods Road: Charming Quaker Ridge colonial on 1/2 acre of private wooded property. A glass enclosed porch welcomes you into this home featuring a living room with fireplace, dining room, spacious kitchen adjacent to family room with vaulted ceilings, second fireplace and doors to deck. Private master bedroom suite with soring 30ft ceilings and private balcony. Master bath includes steam shower and Jacuzzi tub, 3 additional bedrooms and hall bath.
Sale Price: $975,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,000
Featured Listing: 237 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale
Fabulous Murray Hill Colonial with fantastic layout built by Sunningdale Development. This bright Colonial has large rooms and 9' ceilings. The first floor boasts a large family room, breakfast room off the gourmet kitchen, playroom/large guest room, library, gracious deck with pergola spanning the back of the house and level yard. On the second floor there is a luxurious master suite with sitting room and spa bath, two bedrooms with ensuite baths, two bedrooms with bath and a double laundry. Show stopping third floor loft with bath. Learn more here:
List Price: $3,695,000
Featured Listing: 9 Oak Way, Scarsdale
Young, bright center hall Colonial on 1/3 acre. Open, spacious flow with high ceilings, incredible chef's kitchen, large family room and office with French doors off kitchen. Beautiful detailed moldings, millwork and extras throughout. Abundant closets and storage in Greenacres, close to shops and train. New and improved backyard; property leveled, fenced and landscaped with separate playground area. Perfect for modern living. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,495,000
Bidding Wars in Scarsdale? You Bet!
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I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. When I looked at this week's home sales I noticed that not one, or two, but three of the homes sold had gone for more than the asking price. I also heard stories of a Greenacres home that went on the market one weekend and received six offers within two days and from another seller who reported potential buyers fighting to buy his house.
To find out more we asked Lewis Arlt, Brokerage Manager at Houlihan Lawrence for an explanation and here is what he shared:
"Yes, the market is hopping. There have been several multiple bid situations, and that reflects strong buyer demand. Inventory is still relatively low, but it's growing. There are now 106 single-family homes actively on the market is Scarsdale, 20 arriving in the last week alone. Well-priced properties get instant attention, and offers. Of the 56 properties currently in contract for sale, 6 went into contract in the last two weeks, and another 11 went from Conditional Contract to Pending status. In our office, over a dozen homes had an offer accepted by the seller during the same period."
Notice that the homes in demand appear to be those priced between $900,000 and $1.3 mm. Sellers with more pricey houses have not had the same experience.
Here are this week's sales – with the listing and sale prices!
153 Brite Avenue: (Pictured above) Greenacres gem: Enjoy a glass of lemonade on the covered front porch! This six bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial home is ideally situated in the heart of Greenacres. Everything has been updated; roof, windows, hot water heater, kitchen, baths, central air, in-ground sprinklers, porch, patio.
List Price: $1,249,000
Sale Price: $1,370,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,218
25 Innes Road: Lovely light filled Tudor on .88 flat acre walk to town and school. This 1930's home has large formal rooms with beautiful light and period charm. The large living room has a lovely fireplace and adjoins a charming porch with cathedral ceiling. The second floor has a large master with bath. Two additional bedrooms and bath complete the second floor. The third floor has two bedrooms, bath and a family room. The lower level has two large rooms with high ceilings, windows and a full bath.
List Price: $1,295,000
Sale Price: $1,510,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,491
13 Circle Road: Lovingly maintained brick center hall Colonial located on an ultra charming quiet road in Fox Meadow. This much beloved residence with its welcoming ambiance features large, bright spacious rooms, a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, French doors and a scenic deck off of the kitchen. Situated on a rustic .30 acre with a rock garden and mature trees, this welcoming home is just steps away from Scarsdale Village.
List Price: $989,000
Sale Price: $995,000
Real Estate Taxes: $22,298
53 Carthage Road: Architectural splendor! Extensive stonework, high ceilings, moldings. Refined elegance with new kitchen, new bathroom and expansion possibility.
List Price: $975,000
Sale Price: $935,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,925
Featured Listing: 1 Castle Walk, Scarsdale
Pristine custom built Colonial with high-end finishes, soaring ceilings and custom millwork. This home boasts 6,200 square feet of living space on 1/2 acre of manicured property. Master suite has dual walk-in closets, sitting room and luxurious bath. Oversized sunlit dine-in kitchen with granite counters, center island and Rutt cherrywood cabinets. Enjoy entertaining with 2 family rooms, 2 fireplaces, media/game room and library. Dramatic freeform Shoreline pool with hot tub, waterfalls and stone patio. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,790,000
Featured Listing: 30 Fairview Road, Scarsdale
Wonderful sunny home in Greenacres located on a dead end next to a cul-de-sac. House was renovated in 2004 and 2011. Open floor plan with great views of .38 acre. Front porch, entrance hall, powder room, living room with French doors to patio, incredible kitchen, dining room, family room with cathedral ceiling, French door to patio, lovely master bedroom suite with ultimate bathroom, tray ceiling, 4 additional bedrooms. Walk-out lower level with great laundry room and second family room with fireplace. Learn more here:
Sale Price: $1,729,000
The Spring Market Is Here
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After last week's report on bidding wars in Scarsdale, we received several observations on the real estate market from readers: Here they are for your consideration: Susan Field, Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker writes, "Every year I tell my friends and clients that we don't have to wait for the crocuses to appear for our spring market, which, in my view, began in the second week in January. This year the real estate market is similar to 2006 when many newly-listed properties received multiple offers close to and over the asking price. With interest rates at an all time low, the existing inventory in Scarsdale cannot keep up with the number of buyers out there.
The tremendous sense of urgency on the part of buyers will only abate if there are more homes on the market for them to consider. In the meantime, anyone considering a move should put their house on the market as soon as possible to take advantage of the favorable market for sellers."
Another market observer wrote, "Homes in the $2- $4 million range have not gotten the same attention as their lower-priced counterparts. In fact, this segment has been very quiet, with low foot traffic and few showings. It seems that the buyers in this price range are waiting for all the snow to melt. Perhaps it's a good opportunity for interested buyers who can afford homes in this price range."
This week's sales:
258 Fox Meadow Road: Elegant Collet Colonial in Fox Meadow features renovated kitchen and master bath with steam shower, beautiful architectural details & quality craftsmanship, arched doorways, millwork and built-ins, hardwood floors and generously proportioned bedrooms. Privately set, level .33 acre with stone patio and screened porch.
List Price: $1,448,000
Sale Price: $1,360,000
Real Estate Taxes: $38,211
32 School Lane: Classic brick Center Hall Colonial on landscaped private property. Beautifully maintained home with grace and detail within short walk to Village. Private four room wing with separate HVAC for in-law or guests or home office. Possibility of opening to main house from living room to create family room and guest room on main floor. Wired for sound and extensive lighting. Many updates including new roof, heating, A/C, concrete brick pavers on driveway.
List Price: $1,300,000
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,914
204 Old Colony Road, Edgemont: Center hall traditional Colonial in quiet neighborhood. New roof, new central air, great potential for expanding.
List Price: $899,000
Sale Price: $875,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,419
17 Dobbs Terrace: A sun filled colonial set on level property on a quiet road. Lovingly maintained inside and out. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Lots of closets! Sought after neighborhood close to schools, Metro North, bus and shopping. Newer roof and windows, furnace 2011.
List Price: $849,000
Sale Price: $800,000
Real Estate Taxes: $18,567
Featured Listing: 11 Corell Road, Scarsdale
Fabulous New center hall Tudor built by well known Scarsdale builder. 9' ceilings on First and Second floor with high end finishes throughout. Bright Master bedroom has two large walk-in closets and spectacular Master Bath with free standing contemporary bathtub and separate shower. The Kitchen opens to the family room and patio and includes Rutt cabinets, Wolf Stove, Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Calcutta Gold countertops and doors to yard. First floor guest room and bath. Close to Corell Park. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,325,000
Featured Listing: 26 Doris Drive, Scarsdale
Come enjoy this magnificent park-like property close to village, train and schools. This completely renovated 4 bedroom home has a sleek, modern feel with new state-of-the-art kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gorgeous granite counters. Private master bedroom suite with new luxurious bathroom with skylights and California closets. Some of the new high-end upgrades include baths, interior and exterior lighting, electric, roof, alarm, masonry, garage door and sprinkler system. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,355,000
Early Spring Sales
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Looks like the spring market is already in full swing: Here is what sold this week:
165 Brite Avenue: Traditional center hall colonial in Greenacres. Sundrenched home with sliders to two-tiered backyard and perennial gardens, along with vaulted ceilings, and skylights add charm, grace and presence to this classic home. Deck runs full length of house and has built in benches and lighting. Kitchen, baths, family room and library have been updated with finest quality tiles, fixtures and cabinetry.
Sale Price: $1,325,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,378
15 Fox Meadow Road: Mediterranean in Fox Meadow on nearly half acre with 6 bedrooms, 4.1 baths. Grand, sun-drenched home boasts large, tall windows and French doors throughout the first floor and 4 fireplaces. An expansive Great Room has exquisite ornate railing, dramatically high ceilings, grand fireplace and tall French doors surrounding the room. 6 bedrooms on 2nd level, include master suite with fireplace and Hollywood bathroom.
Sale Price: $1,220,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,515
50 Andrea Lane: Bright and beautiful home perfectly maintained with many updates on a gorgeous level half-acre of park-like property. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath split style home features gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, new windows, stainless steel appliances plus more, all overlooking a picturesque view of the backyard.
Sale Price: $860,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,432
15 Herkimer Road: Story book stone front Colonial with large level beautifully landscaped property, slate roof and brick patio on a private tree lined street in Quaker Ridge. This home features a large modern eat-in-kitchen with cherrywood cabinets, formal dining room with French doors, large living room with fireplace and custom moldings and door to heated sunroom. Two master suites on second floor.
Sale Price: $881,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,180
Featured Listing: 8 Springdale Road, Scarsdale
Move right into this spacious colonial in the heart of Quaker Ridge. Many updates throughout including a kitchen/family room with center island, top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry, newly landscaped, window treatments, lighting fixtures and ceiling speakers in 6 rooms, custom closets. Close to Aspen Park and 5 Corners. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,195,000
Featured Listing: 15 Sycamore Road, Scarsdale
Handsome stone English Tudor set on .34 acre with level private back and side garden. Modern dine-in-kitchen with custom cabinetry, wine fridge and two dishwashers. Beautiful living room with beamed cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Spacious lower level with fireplace, playroom and custom wine cellar. Sliding glass doors to stone patio overlooking gorgeous property. Fabulous curb appeal. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,495,000
