Village Releases Grievance Stats
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Scarsdale’s Board of Assessment Review completed their review of tax grievances for 2011 and posted the final assessment roll on September 15, 2011. The stats are now available. Here is what we learned after filing a FOIL request at Village Hall.
- The total number of grievances filed in 2011 was 592 as compared to 757 in 2010, a reduction of 22%
- In 2011, 25.5% of the grievances were approved as compared to 26.1% in 2010
- The total amount of the reduction in the assessed value was $619,625 in 2011 versus $774,545 in 2010.
- Using the Residential Assessment Ratio (RAR) of 1.76%, that means that Scarsdale lost $1,363,234 in assessed value in 2010 and an additional $1,090,540 in 2011.
This Week’s Sales:
145 Griffen Avenue: Four-bedroom Colonial with every amenity! Entry foyer, hardwood floors, beautiful living room, inviting dining room, eat-in-kitchen with door to wood deck, lovely den or family room plus a bed and bath on the first floor. Master suite with master bath and adjacent office, exercise room or nursery, two additional large bedrooms, lots of closets, walk-out basement, all on a lushly landscaped, private half acre.
Sale Price: $880,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,397
42 Greenacres Avenue: (Pictured at top) Unique architecturally designed contemporary surrounded by specimen trees. Generous rooms for entertaining and intimate gatherings. Open floor plan has limitless possibilities. The Master Bedroom suite contains loft for either sitting area of office. Additional bedrooms common area may be used for either playroom or den.
Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $20,216
54 Clarendon Road: Good opportunity for expansion! Great yard, nice quiet street. Wonderfully maintained and ready for decorating updates.
Sale Price: $525,000
Real Estate Taxes: $19,284
Featured Listing: 8 Leatherstocking Lane: 
Modern home set on professionally landscaped .48 acres with two-tiered deck overlooking stunning pool. Features new professional kitchen, 4.5 updated baths, new windows, high-end lighting, customized closets, circular driveway. Entry hall with vaulted ceiling. Wonderful light-filled space for entertaining inside and out. List Price: $1,549,000. See more here
Featured Listing: 19 Rock Hill Lane: 
Center Hall Classic on .826 private acres with beautiful views. Sun-filled, generously proportioned rooms with a gracious living room, formal dining room and a great size modern cook's kitchen that adjoins the family room with a fireplace. Large master suite with fireplace, dressing rooms and deluxe bath. Two large bedrooms with hall bathroom, and a fourth bedroom with ensuite bath. Grand bonus room off the back stairs. List Price: $2,295,00. See more here:
Read the Houlihan Lawrence Third Quarter Market Report here;
Sales, Demolitions and the Latest Trends:
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Sold: 77 Sheridan: Custom built by and for a local respected builder, this home is set on a beautiful lot (.75 acres). Many traditional details coupled with a modern layout (kitchen/family room), provide endless possibilities for home life and entertaining. Two car garage, 3 fireplaces, easy expansion if wanted. Sale included an adjacent lot. Edgemont Schools.
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,598
Ready for the wrecking ball: The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet on October 18 to consider the historic merit of the following homes pending applications for demolition:
- 4 Colonial Road house built 1950
- 339 Heathcote Road house built 1947
- 4 Dell Road house built in 1950
- 18 Lockwood Road house built in 1925
- 75 Hampton Road house built in 1928
Pictured here is the Tudor style house on Hampton, which is just down the street from three new homes that were built on the lot of the former Rose home – despite objections from local residents. Is the whole block soon to be replaced?
Latest Sales Stats:
Here is a market comparison of sales stats for Scarsdale from September, 2010 to August, 2011 in comparison to Septemeber, 2009 to August, 2010:
- The median sale price was $1,215,000 which was down 3.8% from the prior 12 months
- The number of homes sold was 210, up 5.5% from the prior year
- The average days on the market was 169, which is 29 days, or almost a month more than the prior year
- The % of sale price to list price was 95.6%, which is up 2.8% in comparison to the same period the prior year.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Listing - 9 Franklin Road
Classic six-bedroom Center Hall Colonial on amazing half acre property with pool, was expanded and renovated in 2004. Stunning extra-large kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters and adjoining family room with French doors to yard. Master with new bath, maid's room and full bath on first level.
List Price: $2,825,000. Click here to see more:
Featured Listing - 308 Glendale Road
Nestled on an amazing .52 acre property, this pristine Edgemont Ranch home offers a new kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Updates include new windows, doors, siding and gleaming hardwood floors. Great for entertaining, the expansive deck overlooks the park-like property. Near to school.
List Price: $1,295,000. Click here to see more:
Demolitions and Sales
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Going, going gone. We drove down Fox Meadow Road this week and noticed that something had changed. In fact, a split level home that sat on the corner of Fox Meadow Road and Ogden Road was gone. All that remains of 15 Ogden Road is the chimney. The house was approved for demolition in May, and now it’s gone. The house sold for $995,000 in August and the listing said, “needs TLC”. Here are photos of what was, what you see today. 
Another soon to be demolished Scarsdale icon is still standing. The house at 1 Duck Pond Road is still there, but looking more derelict and forlorn each day. Drive by soon to say your goodbyes.
Sales:
80 Sprague Road: Cape/Colonial in Scarsdale School with hardwood floors, gas heat, new windows, screened porched, 2 BR up/2 BR down. Convenient location. -- walk to Edgewood Elementary.
Sale Price: $532,500
Real Estate Taxes: $13,782
8 Coralyn Road: Sun Filled Storybook Tudor located in Quaker Ridge. Lovely entry hall with a charming side porch. Wood beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace enhance the large living room. Spacious kitchen with a skylight overlooking the deck and lush backyard. Hardwood floors throughout. Many fine details.
Sale Price: $795,000
Rea Estate Taxes: $20,250
12 Drake Road: Delightful, light filled Center Hall Colonial on .25 Acre of private level land with lush landscaping. The living and dining rooms have big picture windows. The den and family room provide extra family space on the first floor. 5 bedrooms plus an office upstairs. Fabulous new kitchen. Updated baths on the second floor. Delightful secluded flagstone patio. Fenced side yard. Inviting decor throughout. Beautifully maintained.
Sale Price: $949,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,410
19 Dunham Road: Ideal location in one of Scarsdale's most private enclaves, Sherbrooke Park. Classic architectural details surround you as you enter this lovely well appointed home. Hand restored woodwork, period arches and a step down formal living with fireplace. French doors throughout the main floor bring the light and outside in. A brand new custom built eat-in kitchen and large sunny family room will make you feel right at home. Private fenced yard.
Sale Price: $1,522,000
Real Estate Taxes: $31, 448
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Featured Listing --100 Garden Road
Offered at: $2,650,000. See more here
Featured Listing -- 2 Campden Road
The Sales Parade Continues
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The selling season just won't quit in Scarsdale. Even though school started weeks ago, there were many closings this past week - with some high-priced homes among them. Check out this week's sales: 3 Hanover Road: Stunning home masterfully transformed into an extraordinary and elegant colonial on a cul-de-sac. Over 1/2 level acre with pool. Lush and inviting outdoor space. Interior appointed throughout with selection of exquisite materials and components. Custom milled moldings. Unique stone selections in bathrooms and kitchen. Dream, gourmet kitchen with oversized island open to family room.
Sale Price: $3,650,000
Real Estate Taxes: $49,641
8 Horseguard Lane: Stone and shingle Colonial in a park-like setting in Fox Meadow. Exquisite architectural details, superior craftsmanship and impeccable upgrades throughout. Beautiful custom fireplace mantels and crown moldings. 9' ceilings. Wired for sound system, phone and internet. Features include luxury master suite with fireplace, state of the art kitchen with top of the line appliances.
Sale Price: $3,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $73,178
21 Jefferson Road: Five bedroom, six bath Colonial in Edgewood. Home offers quality craftsmanship. Extensive renovations include expansive gourmet eat in kitchen with family room, top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and solid maple cabinets. A fabulous 2-story addition boasts a stunning Master Suite with cathedral ceilings.
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,848
4 White Birch Lane: Classic Ackerman colonial on beautifully landscaped private 1/2 acre. The generously proportioned rooms include a master with totally renovated bathroom, an elegant living room with hardwood floors, crown molding, and a tiled fireplace. Large family room with wine bar and picture window and an oversized library. The kitchen, dining room and library lead to an expansive deck and park-like property.
Sale Price: $1,340,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,888
32 Meadow Road: Elegant expanded ranch on .46 of level, private, professionally landscaped property offers a gracious reception area leading to oversized living room with fireplace and large bay window. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, exceptional family room with wood burning stove, and skylights. A Sunny master suite with renovated bat plus two large bedrooms on first floor. Bedroom and full bath upstairs.
Sale Price: $1,330,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,507
263 Old Colony Road: Beautifully maintained home on .60 acres in highly desirable Edgemont, luxury and privacy in great location. Great kitchen with island, granite counter tops and oak cabinetry. Great room/Family Room with skylight, French doors to patio and park like grounds with waterfall.
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Real Estate Taxes: $33,008
2 Richelieu Road: Young Colonial in the heart of Edgewood. Bright and spacious 4 bedroom home with generously proportioned rooms. Great Kitchen/Family Room. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. New HVAC and hot water heater. California Closets.
Sale Price: $982,500
Real Estate Taxes: $23,226
339 Heathcote Road: Charming Center Hall Colonial with wonderful curb appeal, in a convenient Heathcote location. Lovely details in bright and spacious rooms.. Living room 22'x13'and master bedroom 18'x13'. Interior beautifully painted, hardwood floors throughout. Central air conditioning and large level yard.
Sale Price: $650,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,665
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Featured Listing: 9 Sundale Place 
Open the door and say "AHHHH" when you enter this special 6-bedroom home on ¾ acres on a quiet street in Edgemont. Gracious center hall with sweeping staircase. Bright kitchen with large breakfast area adjoining family room with fireplace. Wonderful saltwater pool and spa and a very special treehouse that sleeps 12. $3,450,000. See more here:
Featured Listing: 33 Cushman Road 
Magnificent Center Hall Colonial situated on a tre- lined street in the Heathcote Estate section. This home has been exceptionally renovated with the finest finishes! First floor boasts an open floor plan with a fabulous gourmet kitchen and adjoining family room with fireplace opens to a flagstone covered patio. Five bedrooms and five baths. Large master bedroom suite with sitting area and master bath plus four additional bedrooms. $2,445,000. See more here:
September Sales
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This week, five more homes sold in town. From the summer sale reports it appeared that Scarsdale Schools would be overwhelmed with new enrollees; however the Scarsdale School District found that slightly more children left the schools than enrolled for 2011-12. Here are the homes that changed hands: 22 Rectory Lane: Magnificent Classic Collet Colonial with all brick exterior on a level half acre in a convenient Fox Meadow location. Fine architectural detailing throughout. Large living and dining rooms each with stunning curved leaded windows. New gourmet kitchen with top appliances. Luxurious baths. Decorated with exquisite and inviting taste.
Sale Price: $2,490,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,477
25 Kingston Road: Bright and sunny center hall Tudor is located on .44 level acres. This home is in move in condition, freshly painted with a great layout. There are many architectural details such as leaded windows in the dining room and living room. Gourmet EIK, sunroom with access to large deck.
Sale Price: $1,355,000
Real Estate Taxes: $28,887
25 Dobbs Terrace: 1920's Tudor with classic elegance, old world formality and craftsmanship tastefully updated for modern day living. Large well proportioned formal rooms, perfect layout, flat property. New Marvin windows, shingle roof and copper gutters, Central air, hardwood floors and custom closets.
Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $17,830
184 Madison Road: Center hall Colonial offers loving room with fireplace, formal dining room, and great kitchen/family room. On the second floor, there’s a master bedroom and bath and two bedrooms with a hall bath. A lovely home in mint condition.
Sale Price: $840,000
Real Estate Taxes: $16,686
182 Madison Road: Totally renovated Colonial in Edgewood. Spacious living room flows into a private dining room with sliding doors out to a two-tier new trex deck overlooking a beautiful fenced in yard. This home features a top quality new eat-in kitchen, and baths. New windows, doors, roof, central a/c, hardwood floors throughout.
Sale Price: $720,000
Estimated Real Estate Taxes: $14,000
