Sales and Price Reductions
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Sales this week: 40 Fenimore Road: Stately stucco and stone Tudor, beautifully sited on more than 1/2 acre of private, level property. Well-maintained home has been freshly painted and features newly refinished hardwood floors, fabulous stone fireplace, and a living room with beamed ceiling.
Sale Price: $1,100,000
R.E. Taxes: $27,500
24 Rugby Lane: Charming, welcoming four bedroom storybook Tudor in Greenacres has a sun filled interior on a flat, private piece of land. Walk to school, close to shops, town and the train.
Sale Price: $770,000
R.E. Taxes: $20,641
Price drops: With the selling season long gone, prices on many of the homes on the market have dropped in in recent weeks. Here are a few that have been recently reduced offering an opportunity for those in the market for a new home:
46 Brewster Road: Fox Meadow Tudor of incomparable beauty, quality and size with classic proportions and exquisite architectural details. new: kitchen, five bathrooms, five zone hydro heat and central A/C, custom closets throughout, garage door, nine foot ceilings on first floor, three fireplaces.
Price was reduced by $296,000 or almost 9% on September to: $2,999,000
10 Carstensen: Immaculate Fox Meadow home built in 1999 boasts over 6,000 square feet of living space surrounded by pristine landscaping, flowering gardens, and a level private backyard. Fabulous interior with spectacular upgrades has perfect layout for today's modern lifestyle.
Price was reduced by $100,000 or 3.57% on September 6, 2011 to $2,699,000
99 Walworth: Elegant center hall colonial in Greenacres on an exquisite .35 acre with beautiful gardens and level yard. Fabulous kitchen, gorgeous formal dining room and grand front to back living room. Large windows for brilliant light and views. Completely renovated and meticulously maintained inside and out.
Price was reduced $100,000 or 6.69% on October 3, 2011 to $1,295,000
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Featured Listing: 118 Penn Road 
Classic center hall colonial nestled on almost a half acre of park like property. Wonderful details and potential. House to be sold as is. Taxes do not reflect STAR exemption of $1,266.55, if applicable.
List Price: $795,000, Learn more here:
Featured Listing: 123 Ferndale Road 
Great opportunity to move into quiet cul-de-sac location one block from elementary school and commuter bus to train. House has been beautifully maintained with many upgrades, spacious rooms, and architectural details. One of the few oversized lots on the street.
List Price: $610,000, Learn more here:
What's For Rent?
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Not everyone who moves to town buys a house in Scarsdale. Some decide to test the waters with a rental. An uncertain economy, decreasing bonuses and a tight market for rentals in Manhattan, make renting a home in the suburbs rather than buying a safer option for some. What’s on the market for rent? And what’s the monthly tab? Here are a few homes we found for rent:
4 Normandy Lane: Modern elegance in a serene setting. Luxury abounds in this impeccably maintained colonial on a private cul-de-sac in Quaker Ridge on a lovely.50 acre. Gracious split staircase and 2two-story foyer with skylight. The modern eat-in cooks kit, with 3 ovens, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, stand alone sub zero refrigerator and separate freezer features an adjoining family room. Six bedrooms, four full and one half bath. Rent: $13,500 per month
20 Hadden Road: Majestic 1920's Cotswold Tudor, meticulously restored and updated for today's modern living! 6 bedrooms/4.1 baths. Sweeping circular driveway. Dramatic foyer welcomes visitors w/curved staircase, soaring ceilings, archways, intricate leaded glasswork and romantic Old World details. Expansive living room with fireplace, formal dining room and stunning eat-in-kitchen. Family room overlooks pool & gardens. Rent: $9,500 per month
7 Overhill Road: This four bedroom home, is the very essence of Scarsdale Village. Walk to Metro North and village shopping and eateries. A very special house for a hard to please tenant.
Rent: $6,600 per month
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Featured Listing: 1 Rochambeau Road
Impressive six-bedroom Tudor near to Scarsdale Village with quality upgrades, fine architectural detail and luxury appointments throughout generously sized rooms. Dramatic family room with grand fireplace, hewn beams, wall of built-ins and door to patio; new kitchen, lower level tiled playroom and master with dressing room.
List Price: $1,950,000 See more here:
Featured Listing: 145 Old Army Road
Impressive six-bedroom Tudor near to Scarsdale Village with quality upgrades, fine architectural detail and luxury appointments throughout generously sized rooms. Dramatic family room with grand fireplace, hewn beams, wall of built-ins and door to patio; new kitchen, lower level tiled playroom and master with dressing room.
List Price: $1,625,000 See more here
October Sales to Date
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The market for moderately priced homes remains strong. And looking at area sales for this month, it looks like Scarsdale is more affordable than ever. Check these out: 14 Oak Way: This beautifully renovated Dutch Colonial boasts exquisite period detail throughout. From the moment you arrive at the welcoming shaded porch, you will be charmed by the gracious sophistication, quality and design of this meticulously cared for gem. 3 fireplaces radiate warmth throughout the first floor. The sun-drenched vaulted family room, indoor/outdoor sound system and French doors to the deck provide the ultimate setting for entertaining. A dream home ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
Sale Price: $1,460,000
R.E. Taxes: $29,000
Sale Price: $1,044,000
R.E. Taxes: $23,106
Sale Price: $990,000
R.E. Taxes: $22,584
18 Lockwood Road: An application to demolish this Village home came before the Committee for Historic Preservation on October 18.
Sale Price: 850,000
R.E. Taxes: $19,949
Sale Price $875,000
R.E. Taxes: $25,841
276 Boulevard: Renovated Tudor in Edgewood with new Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters, New Powder Room,
Sale Price: $680,000
R.E. Taxes: $13,962
Sale Price: $605,000
R.E. Taxes: $15,432
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Featured Listing: 20 Sage Terrace - Scarsdale
Beautifully renovated and lovingly maintained classic Center Hall Colonial set on a third of an acre property in Greenacres. Highlights include six gracious bedrooms, kitchen with breakfast room and adjacent family room plus access to patio and private yard. Sparkling hardwood floors throughout. Walk to town and train. List Price: $1,749,500
Featured Listing: 24 Berkeley Lane - Edgemont 
Gracious, quality built Center-Hall Colonial. A perfect blend of old world charm and modern amenities. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with a spacious, level yard. Outstanding millwork, gleaming hardwood floors, generous rooms, great flow. Updates include landscaping, stone work boiler, tile floors. Scarsdale PO/Edgemont. List Price: $1,225,000
Autumn Sales and Important Homeowner Information
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A few new sales this week, plus some information about in-ground oil tanks: Sold: 36 Crane Road: Charming and welcoming home situated on a picture perfect level half acre in Fox Meadow. Features include cozy front porch, hardwood floors, high ceilings, fireplace and spacious rooms. The detached 2-car garage features a loft area, perfect for an artist or play area. There is also a home office with seperate entrance and ample parking for 10 cars.
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,708
180 Gaylor Road: Meticulously maintained 19th century Victorian delight! This is a home of enormous character, abundant space, a seamless flow, and has been updated to reflect today's modern living. Updates include paint, furnace, roof, walkway, porch, windows, kitchen and baths. A well tended garden, mature trees, and flowering plants provide for private outdoor enjoyment. With low taxes, flat yard, and convenient location this home offers the ultimate living experience!
Sale Price: $918,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,574
60 Palmer Avenue: Glorious 1928 English Tudor on .18 acre. Dramatic living room soaring ceiling and inviting fireplace. Three bedrooms and three full baths. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with nearly all new appliances, butlers pantry and laundry. Gas heat, central air. New first floor bath.
Sale Price: $570,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,725
Homeowner Tip: If your home currently has an underground oil tank, the area will need to be tested for contamination before you sell the house. Many are choosing to move their oil tanks inside or to convert to gas heat to avoid potential issues with leaking tanks and soil contamination. According to Elise Flagg, an Associate Broker with Houlihan Lawrence, “Buried oil tanks are a very serious environmental issue for today's buyers. An owner selling their home should be prepared to disclose this information. How and if it is to be removed will be a discussion between the buyer and the seller.”
If you do decide to remove the tank, here is what you need to know from Keith Shutzman, a real estate attorney who does many closings in town and is familiar with local law:
- Look for a reputable company to test the tank for leaks and to test the area around the tank for soil contamination. They should remove the tank in accordance with NYS law.
- If there is contamination, it will have to be remediated in accordance with statutory protocol (basically by removing dirt and pumping out oil until test results show no contamination). There is no getting around that.
- If there is contamination, by law it must be reported to the NYSDEC which opens a file and assigns a spill number to the matter. The spill number is closed after the remediation company delivers the appropriate documentation and test results to the DEC. It is important that you are given copies of all documentation related to the tank removal (and if required, the remediation)
If you have further questions, contact Keith Shutzman at 914-713-0001 or by email at keith@schutzmanlaw.net.
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Featured Listing: 6 Forest Lane 
Classic Center Hall Colonial with slate roof and secluded patio overlooking picturesque garden, Master bedroom with sitting area, plus three bedrooms and a maid’s room. Numerous updates: bathroom and plumbing upgrades, kitchen family room, playroom renovations, central air, and landscaping. Well maintained. List Price: $1,290,000
Featured Listing: 315 Glendale
Situated on a level .46 acre property, with ample room for a pool, this sprawling expanded ranch has been updated and well maintained. Fabulous new kitchen with granite counters and center island opens to the breakfast room and family room. First floor master plus two additional bedrooms on second level. Edgemont
List Price: $1,149,900 See more here:
Moving to Manhattan ... What You Can Get for the Price of Your Scarsdale Home
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For every new family that moves into Scarsdale, there’s another family moving on. Many choose to trade their house for an apartment in the city … and you may wonder what you can get in Manhattan for the proceeds from your Scarsdale home. We asked a broker at Corcoran in NYC to send us a few listings to give you an idea of what you might find on the market – and here they are:
575 Park Avenue Apartment 104 : Park Avenue Coop: Three apartments combined. Eight into seven rooms with three bedrooms and library on the second floor of the building features an entry gallery, huge living room and dining room, both with wood burning fireplaces. Four full baths and modern kitchen. Fully staffed, high security building with hotel amenities including maid service five days a week and state-of-the-art fitness center.
List Price: $1,599,000
Maintenance: $7,643
167 East 67th Street Penthouse: Spacious, light-filled high-floor corner, two bedroom, two and a half bath duplex with three exposures, including two terraces and a balcony. Hardwood floors on the lower level. Windowed kitchen. Generous closet with built-ins. Full-service co-op building offers top-of-the-line amenities: 24-hour doorman.
List Price: $1,475,000
Maintenance: $21,115
200 Chambers Street: Loft like apartment with spectacular views. 9 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Chef's kitchen with lava stone counter tops, high-gloss birch cabinetry cabinets, and premium stainless steel appliances. Spa-like bathrooms have imported Calcutta marble and Crema Marfil tiling. Full service luxury building with 24 hour doorman and concierge, fitness center, sky lit indoor pool, resident lounge, playroom, landscaped terrace and in-building parking.
List Price: $2,300,000
Maintenance $1,106/Taxes: $431
272 West 107th Street : Penthouse-like condo with river and park views. Unique home features 11 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling
windows, gas fireplace, gourmet eat-in kitchen, and private storage. Loft-like 34ft LR/DR, windowed eat in kitchen, three bedrooms and two and one half baths. In recently built luxury full service building with two landscaped roof terraces, gym and children's playroom. Located in a vibrant neighborhood steps to Riverside Park.
List Price: $2,295,000/Maintenance: $1,663/Taxes $897/month
545 West 110th Street: Expansive 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium, recently constructed with a downtown feel. 9.5' ceilings, oversized windows, 3 exposures, generously scaled bedrooms, ample storage. Open living/dining /kitchen area with a 416 square foot private terrace. Kitchen features Subzero refrigerator, Viking range, maple cabinets, Basaltina countertops and custom glass tile backsplash. Marble baths with Waterworks fixtures. Full-service condominium, with 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gym, children's playroom, landscaped patio, bicycle storage, on-site parking garage.
List Price: $2,495,000/Maintenance $2,118/Taxes: $475/month
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Featured Listing: 46 Brewster Road, Scarsdale
Premier Fox Meadow Tudor of incomparable beauty, quality and size with classic proportions and exquisite architectural details. New: kitchen, 5 bathrooms, 5 zone hydro heat and central A/C, custom closets throughout, garage door, 9-foot ceilings on 1st floor, 3 fireplaces. List Price: $2,999,999. See more here:
Featured Listing: 115 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 
Younger home in move in condition. Open floor plan, perfect for family living and gracious entertaining. Family room off large eat in kitchen: Vaulted ceilings, wet bar, three fireplaces. Lots of closet space and built-ins . Large MBR suite with fireplace and window seat. Lower level with den, full bath and additional storage. Two-car garage. Patio with level private backyard. Gated entrance on Walbrooke Road. List Price: $1,425,00. See more here:
