Another Historic Home Could be Razed
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A large home on over five acres on Heathcote Road in Scarsdale could soon be demolished pending discussions at the Committee for Historic Preservation on Tuesday night October 15. The home was listed for sale in February, 2012 with an asking price of $12,995,000. Now, a year and a half later, the listing price has dropped by almost half to $7,250,000. Taxes on the 9,623 square foot house are $184,564 and perhaps fear about what the taxes could be following the revaluation have deterred sellers.
In 2012 we did some research on the house, the site and former owners and here is what we learned:
The 9,200+ square foot house sits on 5.39 acres and has 17 rooms, a tennis court and a pool. The listing says the house is "Meticulously renovated and expanded with state of the art systems throughout. Magnificent Clive Christian kitchen and master bath. Attached guest townhouse with private entrance." It was built in 1924.
The original home at 18 Heathcote Road was built in 1907. In the historic photo shown below, the home is Tudor-style and called "The Hedges" and is said to be the residence of Mark Eisner.
A look back through archives of the Scarsdale Inquirer shows that Eisner was a prominent man in the 
community and in New York. In 1929 he joined the board of a new18heathentry Scarsdale bank and trust and in 1930 he was re-elected to the Caleb Heathcote Trust and chosen to serve as treasurer. In 1931 he was among a group of lawyers at the Town Club who fought equalization rates and in 1933 he announced that he was not a candidate for Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. He also served on the Board of Higher Education of New York City and headed the American Association for Jewish Education. His wife won honors at a local flower show in March 1933 and in March 1944 -- she called the Spring Flower Show, "the best ever."
His son, Mark Eisner Jr., enlisted and was stationed at boot camp in Sampson on Seneca Lake in New York in 1945. In 1948 Eisner Jr. graduated from George Washington University. An article from November 18, 1932 says that an intruder entered the home but ran when the maid called out!
The house was later purchased by Leonard and Virginia Marx. Marx was a developer and manager of real estate properties and chairman and chief executive of Merchants National Properties. In 1985 he was on the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans with a net worth of $300 million. The Marx's were active philanthropists who endowed professorships at Columbia University and built a daycare center at Westchester Community College called the Virginia Marx Children's Center. Leonard Marx served as a trustee of the Scarsdale Foundation from 1953-1974. Virginia Marx died in 1999 and Leonard Marx died in 2002 at the age of 97 at the house on Heathcote Road. One of their daughters still lives in town and in 2007 the Virginia and Leonard Marx Foundation donated $300,000 to renovate the reference room at the Scarsdale Public Library.
If the Committee does not find that the home qualifies for preservation it could be torn down.
Also on the list for consideration on Tuesday night are:
- 11 Rural Dr. built in 1962
- 16 Montrose Rd. built in 1925
- 53 Lincoln Rd. built in 1923
Recent Sales:
102 Greenacres Avenue: Magnificent and beautifully updated stone & brick Tudor in popular Greenacres neighborhood with six bedrooms on .40 acre of picturesque property. Gourmet kitchen offers SubZero fridge, Viking range with double ovens, griddle, grill, wine cooler, prep sink, granite countertops, Butler's pantry and custom display cabinets. Large adjacent family room with French doors out to delightful veranda. High ceilings, hand-painted walls, arched doorways. 1000 bottle wine cellar, built-in speakers, multi-zone central air.
Sale Price: $1,610,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,859
81 Spier Road: Spacious, sun-filled split level home on quiet Quaker Ridge street. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, Huge, bright living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with year-round sunroom overlooking private level land. Family room/library, master bedroom with bath, two more bedrooms and bath, all on second level. Bedroom, bath and storage on third floor.
Sale Price: $950,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,453
130 Longview Drive, Edgemont: 5 bedroom, 3 bath front-to-back split has gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, Sub-zero refrigerator, 6-burner Viking gas combo, Miele dishwasher, granite counters, breakfast room with banquette to family room with fireplace. 2 new baths. Gas line to house. Wired for surround sound stereo in kitchen family room and deck. Invisible fence. Newer windows. Gardens enhance level property admired from deck.
Sale Price: $855,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,776
Featured Listings:
44 Axtell Drive Scarsdale: Classic and elegant Fox Meadow center hall Colonial beautifully 
situated in the heart of Crane Berkley. This sunny and bright home in mint condition has been meticulously maintained. Features include generously proportioned rooms, beautiful oak floors throughout, dentil molding, cedar lined closets and abundant storage. 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths. Only a 7 minute walk to the train and village, bus to elementary and middle school, walk to high school. Steps away from, scenic Crane Pond. Private, lushly landscaped yard offers stone patio and covered porch. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,865,00010 Winthrop Lane, Edgemont: Throughout this impeccably maintained classic brick colonial,
architectural detail and quality appointments, create a feeling of comfortable elegance. This home features a gracious living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, kitchen with eat-in-area which leads to 1994 family room with French doors that invite to a patio and large garden. The second level has three bedrooms and a hall bath. Special features include hardwood floors, private setting and slate roof. Move-in. Walk to schools, bus and shopping. Great value! LOW TAXES! Learn more here:
List Price: $599,000
220 Underhill Road, Scarsdale: Treasured English country manor home in estate section of 
Edgemont. Private, park-like acre+ with pool. Renovated and redesigned 5 bedroom, 3 bath rich in architectural details. Dramatic sun drenched 2-story atrium, separate master bedroom suite with spa bath, fireplace and sitting room. Designer kitchen and baths. Guest bedroom and guest bath on first floor. Room for play and swing set on flat, secluded yard. Walk to schools, shops, commuter bus. Learn more here:
List price: $1,785,000
70 Morris Lane, Scarsdale: Located in the Murray Hill Estate Area, this fabulous Contemporary
Ranch Home is situated on a spectacular acre of level land. The open floor plan features a step down living room with walls of windows overlooking the delightful heated swimming pool and the private lush grounds with mature trees and ample space for play. Flooded with light, great architectural details, stone fireplace, spacious rooms and a great lower level. 3-zone heat and AC. Fenced in Yard. Coveted location. Learn more here:
List price: $3,000,000
Record Sales Estimated for Scarsdale This Year
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According to local realtors, Scarsdale is on track for a record year in home sales. There have been 202 single family homes sold in Scarsdale Village so far this year and they are estimating potential sales of 253 for the full year. If that number is reached it would exceed annual single family sales for the past ten years. After the economic crisis in 2008, the median home sale price tumbled 18% and gradually recovered about 12% from 2010 – 2012. Currently the median sale price is hovering around $1.3 million, which is a slight downtick from the 2012 median price.
Here are this week's sales for Scarsdale and Edgemont:
15 Sycamore Road: Handsome stone English Tudor set on .34 acre with level private back and side garden. Large kitchen with custom cabinetry, wine fridge, two dishwashers. Family room with fireplace. 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4,380 square feet of interior space. Ultraviolet filtering for air handlers, 5-zone heat, generator hook-up for portable gas generator. Fabulous curb appeal.
Sale Price: $2,232,000
Real Estate Taxes: $47,455
154 Lee Road: Colonial to be built on a 50 x 150 square foot picturesque level lot. Quality construction throughout. Grand open kitchen family room. Four bedrooms, three full baths plus a powder room.
Sale Price: $1,260,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD
123 Ferndale Road: New center hall Colonial built by well-known Edgemont builder. Nine-foot ceilings on first, high end finishes throughout. Large cook's kitchen, top of the line appliances, center island, breakfast area, family room with fireplace. Master bath with two walk-in closets, ten foot tray ceiling, fabulous bath, marble floor, separate shower, Guest bedroom with bath. Cedar fencing, two car garage.
Sale price $1,450,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD
11 Thomas Lane: Superb craftsmanship throughout this totally customized beautifully detailed 6 bedroom Colonial. Features exquisite .41 acre private backyard with large multi-tiered bluestone patio & deck, 40' pool, convenient cabana & mahogany deck off MBR with staircase to yard. Oak pegged floors in family room.
Sale Price: $1,380,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31,472
5 Kempster Road: The living is easy in this few step home with terrific space, room for internal expansion for a great room, 2 fireplaces, 4 master sized bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, plus a maid's room on the lower level, large family room with fireplace, second family room which can be a first floor bedroom, lovely 1/3 acre next to a private park. Incredible closet and storage space. Large deck and screened porch.
Sale Price: $1,100,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,488
Featured Listings:
21 Cooper Road, Scarsdale: This is a Tudor like no other, full of sun, space, and class. 
Restored down to its bones with love and respect for the original style. High vaulted ceilings, extra garage house & gourmet kitchen, can be dressed up incredibly elegant or made to feel more relaxed like an old English Hunting Lodge. This is a home your kids will treasure and remember and want to bring their own kids back too. Learn more here:
List Price: $3,400,000
3 Bethel Road, Scarsdale: Elegant Colonial set on 1+ acre on a serene Cul-De-Sac in Murray Hill Estate area. Rare privacy, breathtaking setting, 
landscaped grounds. Built by well-known architect, Walter Collet, this 4,657 square foot beautifully maintained home w/new slate roof, magnificent formal rooms including grand living & dining rooms, oak paneled family room & generous private spaces. The expansive second floor has 6 bedrooms & 4 full baths. Room for future expansion and pool. Close proximity to train and schools. Learn more here:
List Price: $3,125,000
25 Griffen Ave, Scarsdale: True elegance on level, park-like acre, this grand brick Colonial with circular
driveway and attached 3-car garage can't be missed. Generously proportioned rooms, oversized closets, cedar closet and large dine-in kitchen with breakfast room and butler's area. Architectural details include 6 panel wood doors, French doors, hardwood floors, inlaid wood entry, moldings and built-ins. Enclosed porch overlooks gorgeous gardens. View of Long Island Sound. Potential room for pool. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,995,000
166 Tewkesbury Rd, Scarsdale P.O./New Rochelle
Simply stunning Colonial situated on .23 acre. Features include a sunny, spacious living environment. Inviting library with plenty of bookshelves, great family room adjacent to 3 season porch overlooking level yard. First floor laundry, renovated master bedroom and bath, renovated powder room. Fantastic community pool for residents of the Scarsdale Park community. Learn more here:
List Price: $695,000
September Sales
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School started weeks ago but they're still moving in .... See the homes that closed this week.
15 Penn Boulevard: Classic colonial, with wonderful curb appeal located on one of Scarsdale's most beautiful streets. Built in 1976 and still owned by the original owner, this home offers today's buyers everything needed for easy living. The first floor features a spacious, sun-filled living room, and family room with a fireplace and sliding doors to deck and large level backyard. offering privacy and lots play area. Five bedrooms and three baths on second floor.
Sale Price: $1,640,000
Real Estate Taxes: $34,600
6 Springdale Road: Four bedroom home in Aspen Park in Quaker Ridge. Gourmet kitchen with updated baths. Lovely flat property. New windows. Storage shed for outdoor patio furniture.
Sale Price: $1,400,000
Real Estate Taxes: $30,908
3 Kent Road: Sunny, Fox Meadow home on.65 acre; stone front, slate roof, 5 bedroom home, wood floors throughout. Backyard oasis with exquisite trees and flowers. Terrific expansion possibilities.
Sale Price: $1,310,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,244
199 Mamaroneck Road: This sun filled Center Hall Colonial is completely updated and renovated with a discerning eye for design. Sleek, modern lines. First floor features include generous living room, large dining room, sleek kitchen and bright family room. Second floor master suite with spa bath, plus four bedrooms and 2 baths. Lower level playroom. All this on level, fenced .34 acre.
Sale Price: $1,150,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,473
107 Brambach Road: Bright and sunny 2002 Colonial. Great layout. Large kitchen and family room with fireplace. Master bedroom with two closets and bath plus three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Lower level playroom. Tow-car garage. Car garage. Hardwood floors throughout.
Sale Price: $1,110,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,944
Edgemont:
132 Longview Drive: Renovated and expanded brick center hall colonial. The entire home has been rebuilt with today's discerning buyer in mind. Hardwood floors, spacious rooms, Gourmet EIK, fabulous master suite with marble bath, 2nd floor laundry room, two zones, alarm system and finished lower level playroom.
Sale Price: $1,035,000
Real Estate Taxes: $15,920
Featured Listings: 
80 Sheldrake Road:Magnificent 1936 Center Hall Colonial in Murray Hill. Completely renovated and totally private with incredible landscaping on 1 acre of property. Sunny and spacious throughout, 7,000 interior square feet with six-bedrooms, five-and-two-half-baths. Great floor plan. Move right in. Learn more here:
List Price: $6,000,000
35 Church Lane, Scarsdale: Stunning one-of-a-kind home on .68 acre of beautifully manicured private property. This 
exceptional property offers a grand home with spacious rooms, high ceilings and magnificent detail. Enjoy breakfast on the deck or cocktails on the covered porch in your park-like setting with many specimen plantings. Walking distance to the train. Come quick, as this is a rare opportunity. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,295,000
An Update on the Tax Revaluation from the Village Assessor
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How is the Scarsdale Village-wide tax reassessment going and when will residents see changes to their tax bills? Town Assessor, Nanette J. Albanese, reports that the data collection phase of the 2014 Scarsdale Town/Village reassessment project is essentially complete. To date over 90% of property owners in the Village allowed complete interior and exterior inspections by the data collectors from Tyler Technologies, which is exceptional for a program of this type.
Tyler Technologies, the revaluation contractor, is currently finalizing the resolution of issues and possible discrepancies on the Property Description Reports that were returned to them by property owners.
During the next several weeks, Tyler project managers, in conjunction with the Town Assessor, will be analyzing property sales in order to calibrate the computerized valuation models, which are the bases for the estimates of value for every property. All values ultimately produced by the model will be reviewed from the street for all properties. Once the proposed property values have been reviewed in final by Tyler and town officials, preliminary new assessments for all properties will be produced, impact reports and preliminary assessment disclosure notices will be generated.
After the mailing of the preliminary assessment disclosure notices to all property owners, which is scheduled to occur in late February/early March 2014, meetings for property owners and town officials will be held with Tyler to discuss the results of the program, the possible tax impact on various types and classes of properties, as well as the process for property owners to follow, should they have legitimate reason to dispute their new assessment.
Upon conclusion of the preliminary assessment review meetings with Tyler, tentative assessment notices will be mailed to all property owners by the June 2, 2014 statutory tentative assessment roll filing date. By law, the period for review and the filing of complaints against the tentative 2014 assessment roll will run from June 2-17, 2014, with June 17, 2014 being the official Grievance Day.
Sales and Featured Listings:
20 Donellan Road: Extraordinary Greenacres home with gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, Thermador double wall ovens, warming drawer, SubZero refrigerator, Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, 2 Miele dishwashers, Wolf 6 burner range and 2 48 bottle wine refrigerators to create the perfect space for the experienced chef. The kitchen leads to a wonderful family room overlooking a private backyard. Second floor master bedroom with master bath and three bedrooms.
Sale Price: $1,645,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,454
15 Stonewall Lane, Mamaroneck: Spacious four-bedroom/3three bath home has been fully renovated. The expansive gourmet kitchen/family room has been outfitted with top of the line appliances, ceaser stone countertops and custom cabinetry. The dining room features a stunning stacked stone fireplace. All of the closets have been customized and the bathrooms have been tastefully appointed. There are 3 skylights, a level yard and large bluestone patio.
Sale Price: $1,225,000
Real Estate Tax: $27,388
11 Springdale Road: Bright sunny home with hardwood floors, lovely flat backyard with close proximity to park make this a lovely home for a growing family. Family room, office and legally finished basement with a full bath, give everyone their own private space to live, work and relax.
Sale Price: $975,000
Real Estate Tax: $21,408
15 Crossway: Renovated ranch with new kitchen and bath. New roof and boiler. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, office space, finished basement, two-car garage,
Sale Price: $870,000
Real Estate Tax: $22,436
Edgemont:
26 Sprain Valley Road: Great home with nice sized bedrooms, laundry in family room off of kitchen, finished walk-out basement, heated driveway, large backyard.
Sale Price: $655,200
Real Estate Tax: $24,360
Featured Listings:
4 Grand Park Avenue, Scarsdale
Pristine and sun-filled, this classic Center Hall Colonial offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Entertain in the generous dine-in-kitchen/family room overlooking stone patio, magnificent pool, and lushly landscaped yard with waterfall and pond. Upgrades include new windows, heating/cooling system, millwork and more. Relax in the expansive master suite with sitting room and spa bath. Generous proportions throughout. Set on half acre with circular drive. Easy commute and outstanding community amenities complete the perfect package. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,895,000
15 Rutland Road, Edgemont:
Exquisite Cotswold home and gardens. Exceptional in quality, updates, layout, space and proportion. Archways, elegant moldings and panels, window seats, French doors, replaced leaded windows, large hallways, and wide planked oak floors. Constructed of stone granite with a Ludovicci tile roof. Great patio, yard and stone porch. The most exquisite basement with a fabulous kitchen, wine cellar, family room/media room and gym. Gym can be an easy conversion to 5th bedroom, see listing agent. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,449,000
Summer Sales Rush Comes to a Close
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The rush of summer sales ends with a few latecomers moving in -- just at the start of school. Statistics from the Scarsdale Schools confirm what we noticed this summer – sales of homes swelled as parents of school aged children hurried to get to Scarsdale before September. According to the Scarsdale Board of Education, in July and August 127 families with school aged children moved in while only 60 moved out. No wonder classrooms are crowded. Here are this week's sales:
26 Doris Drive, Edgemont: Magnificent park-like property. 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/skylights and California closets. Some of the new high-end upgrades baths, interior/exterior lighting, electric, roof, alarm, masonry, garage door and sprinkler system.
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes:: $31,155
1 Seely Place, Edgemont: Charming house in a great location.. Beautifully maintained Scarsdale home with room for the whole family. Steps to Seely Place Elementary Schoo. Relax on your private patio or hang out with friends on the weekends.
Sale Price: $905,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,523
36 Mount Joy Avenue, Edgemont: Side hall Colonial on lush landscaped corner lot in Edgemont .Loads of charm and curb appeal. Large formal living room with fireplace. Eat-in-kitchen, sunroom and dining room. Low taxes in sought after neighborhood.
Sale Price: $640,000
Real Estate Taxes: $15,406
138 Lyons Road, Scarsdale: Charming Edgewood Colonial with great curb appeal. Enjoy both Scarsdale and Eastchester recreation. This lovely home features a traditional floor plan with well proportioned rooms. The roof was redone within the last 3 years.
Sale Price: $735,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,675
Featured Listings13 Withington Road Scarsdale:
Exquisite stone Tudor in the sought after Cotswolds in Edgemont .Nestled on a quiet location within walking distance to train and schools on a park like lot with a pool, stone patio & landscaped grounds .Old world character & modern living blend beautifully. Grand living room with cathedral ceilings & fireplace, new eat in kitchen with Siematic cabinetry, granite counters & modern appliances, formal dining room and family room with doors to yard and pool. Learn more here:
List price: $1,575,000
7 Colvin Rd, Scarsdale
Stately Greenacres Colonial with classic proportions and beautiful architectural details on quiet elegant street. Special features: wonderful curb appeal, 9' ceilings on 1st floor, through center hall with gracious staircase, extra large living and dining rooms, coffered ceiling, wainscotting, hardwood floors throughout, back staircase, two tiered bluestone patio and attached two-car garage. Premier location: close to school, playgrounds, train, shopping and restaurants. Wonderful space for living and entertaining. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,495,000
1 Christie Pl #206W Scarsdale
Elegant, luxury living for adults over 55 in Village of Scarsdale. Everything you desire! Stunning one bedroom, one and half bath home boasts fabulous gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances; sun drenched living room/dining area, bedroom with marble bath/whirlpool tub and walk in closet. Condo offers: Concierge services, security, Onsite fitness center, and washer/dryer in unit, roof top garden and indoor parking. Learn more here:
List price: $850,000
3 Rock Meadow Lane, Scarsdale
Exquisite stone and stucco Colonial with beautiful architectural details set on .76 professional landscaped acres on quiet cul-de-sac. Features: Chefs Kitchen with Carrara marble center island, counters, and backsplash, professional appliances, skylights in kitchen and hallway, laundry and garage off kitchen. New hardwood floors, new lighting and solid wood doors throughout. California closets in master bedroom and two bedrooms, and heated pool and hot tub with bluestone decking. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,195,000
2 Rectory Lane, Scarsdale
Stunning new construction by Cum Laude Group, one of Scarsdale's premier area builders. Located in prime Fox Meadow neighborhood with easy walk to Scarsdale village and NYC train, this 6688 square foot Colonial offers a modern, sun-drenched open floor plan with fabulous layout for family living or gracious entertaining. Seven bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms. Four levels of finished space with oversized windows and high ceilings. Learn more here:
List price: $3,150,000
