Friday, Nov 22nd

Sales remain strong in Scarsdale and Edgemont with 14 homes closing in the area this past week. Check out the list – especially some of the homes above $4 million --that found new owners: 19 Cooper Road: In the heart of Murray Hill, this 7 bedroom, 7.5 bath is totally renovated, restored and expanded in 2000. The formal entertaining spaces, along with the comfortable family living spaces and 9-foot ceilings, make this home an extraordinary opportunity. 60x20 Cardillo Pool with spa. Seven zone heating and cac. Radiant heated floors in the following rooms: master bath, kids jack and jill bathrooms, butler pantry, kitchen, and mudroom, changing rooms for pool.

List Price: $5,695,000
Sale Price: $4,500,000
Real Estate Tax: $74,024
 

 

62 Birchall Drive: Six bedroom, whitewashed brick colonial set in Murray Hill. The sundrenched 1.7 acres boast English gardens, a pool, pool house and pergola. The gracious entry with circular stair leads to an elegant living room and spacious dining room. Both paneled library with hidden wet bar and sunroom overlook the sprawling property. A home office is tucked next to the custom kitchen. Upstairs are six bedrooms including a master suite with marble bath.

List Price: $5,400,000
Sale Price: $5,025,000
Real Estate Tax: $73,200


16 Oak Lane: Gracious and beautifully maintained English Tudor in Fox Meadow. Fabulously renovated kitchen with entry to a lovely outdoor wood deck. Exquisite master bedroom with wood burning fireplace and gorgeous renovated master bathroom. Fabulous family room, generously proportioned rooms and wonderful architectural details complete this home. Lovely, private landscaped backyard.

List Price: $2,399,999
Sale Price: $2,226,250
Real Estate Tax: $36,926

 

 

60 Fayette Road: New traditional Colonial in Heathcote. Amenities include gourmet custom kitchen with breakfast room, extensive millwork, coffered ceiling in living room, hardwood floors, central air, alarm, Carrera marble master bathroom with Jacuzzi, family room with built ins and fireplace and much more.

List Price $1,799,000
Sale Price $1,835,000
Real Estate Tax: TBD

2 Axtell Drive: Lovely Colonial with beautiful quality upgrades. Family room with fireplace, library with built-ins, large modern eat in kitchen with breakfast area, mudroom. Second Floor: Master bedroom with dressing area, great bath, plus three additional bedrooms and two redone baths, lower level family room with fireplace, laundry room. Two- car attached garage, brick patio swing set. New slate roof, all baths and kitchen redone.          

List Price: $1,859,000
Sale Price: $1,758,750
Real Estate Tax: $41,223

 

 

 

 

7 Lenox Place: Fabulous 5 bedroom Heathcote colonial on private cul-de-sac. Totally renovated and expanded in 2006. Features state-of-the-art kitchen with Klaff's custom cabinetry, Miele dishwasher, Jade 6-burner range and double ovens, Subzero frig and freezer, warming drawer, disposal, frig drawers, granite countertops, marble island, zinc countertop in butler's pantry, radiant heat, wired for sound, new windows, new Vermont slate roof, hydro air and heat, Ipe deck, new flagstone driveway.

List Price: $1,650,000
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Real Estate Tax: $39,239

 

3 Hamilton: Warm and inviting Mediterranean updated and maintained to a high standard. Some of the too many features to list include a beautiful chefs eat-in kitchen that opens to a family room overlooking the spacious manicured property. Central air conditioning, two-car garage with second level studio/office/playroom, Playground with rubber base. Roof has been completely renewed. Much crown molding and interesting trim details. Full finished basement.

List Price: $1,3250,000
Sale Price $1,300,000
Real Estate Tax: $24,915

 

259 Clayton: Elegant stone Colonial on .55 acre. Featuring a formal living room with fireplace and built-ins, dining room with built-ins, eat-in-kitchen and a wonderful sun-filled family room overlooking the private property. In addition there is a master suite with separate heating zone, sitting room, walk-in-closet and master bath with Jacuzzi. Three additional bedrooms and sewing room.

List: Price: $1,295,000
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Real Estate Tax: $$34,194

57 Secor Road: Classic CH Colonial. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counters, Bosch range with double ovens/ dishwasher, Sub-zero refrigerator, wine rack. Open family room off kit w/cathedral ceiling and sliding glass door to one of two patios, 2-car garage and private yard. Random width hardwood floors, exquisite moldings, numerous elegant details throughout. House freshly painted, new windows and garage doors.

List Price: $1,189,000 
Sale Price: $1,220,000
Real Estate Tax: $26,629

 

32 Bretton Road: Edgemont Tudor with old world charm and meticulous details. Features include newly refinished hardwood floors, new slate roof, stone fireplace, turret, new gourmet kitchen (09) with large center island and Silestone countertops, leaded and stained glass windows. Four nicely proportioned bedrooms, an office, 3 full baths, powder room and a lower level family room.

List Price: $1,300,000
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Real Estate Tax: $25,865

 

 

 

 

 

151 Longview: New Colonial with hardwood floors, Kitchen with granite counters, SS Appliances. Powder room with vessel sink, bedroom with jack-n-jill bath, as well as hall bath and private MBR suite with double closets, bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower, private toilet. Energy efficient heating system. Building lot behind can be purchased with house.
List Price: $1,189,000
Sale Price: $1,050,000
Real Estate Tax: $25,600

 

 

6 Myrtledale Road: Move right into this meticulously maintained and recently renovated five bedroom home in Quaker Ridge. This home features a large living room; formal dining room, modern eat-in-kitchen, sun-filled family room and three recently updated full baths. Additional amenities include hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, ample storage (large cedar closet and spacious attic), two-car garage and large private deck. One block from Aspen Park, and walking distance to Scarsdale pool, Little School, local shopping and restaurants.

List Price: $1,099,000
Sale Price: $1,025,000
Real Estate Tax: $22,869

58 Walbrooke Road:
Beautifully updated Storybook Colonial in Old Edgemont. Architectural highlights, easy flow, great for family living and entertaining. New/expanded kitchen, new family room, both with radiant heat flooring, new powder room, new windows and window treatments, freshly painted. 1st and 2nd floor side porches. Level private backyard

List Price: $999,000
Sale Price: $999.000
Real Estate Tax: $19,341

200 Ferndale
: Center Hall Colonial on tree lined street in Edgemont. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, central air, eat-in- kitchen with doors to a flagstone patio and level .25 private acres. Two-car garage. Spacious downstairs with window and full bath easily converts to a fourth bedroom, perfect for a nanny or guests.
List Price: $989,000
Sale Price: $989,000
Real Estate Tax: $25,402

In the last two weeks, 21 houses have closed in Scarsdale and Edgemont. I don’t know if that’s a record number of sales, but it’s a record for Scarsdale10583 where we usually post 4-5 home sales per week. The houses range in price from $2,300,000 for a soon-to-be constructed house on Continental Road to a $570,000 home on Brambach Road.

Recently released statistic from Houlihan Lawrence show that home sales are indeed on the rebound.  As of June 30th, 100 homes had sold in 2010, compared to only 65 homes sold during the same period in 2009.  So that means we've seen over a 50% increase in sales.

Check out the homes below, and if one of the recently sold homes is on your street, be sure to stop by and greet your new neighbors.

17 Continental Road: Pre-construction offer for elegant traditional center hall Colonial with front porch on .46 acre overlooking Quaker Ridge Golf Course. Amenities include hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, alarm, central vacuum, Jacuzzi, Granite countertops, community playground. $10,000 appliance allowance.

List Price: $2,499,000
Sale Price: $2,300,000
Estimated Tax: n/a

6 Mohican: Open contemporary home in the Heathcote section of Scarsdale. Set on a private cul de sac on over one acre this five-bedroom home has room for a pool. All of the rooms are generously proportioned and each bedroom is very large with fabulous walk in closets and its own bathroom. Great entertaining flow, the chef's kitchen, family room and living room all have doors leading to a large deck overlooking the property. The master is on the second floor with barrel ceiling and glamorous bathroom and two incredible walk in closets.

List Price: $2,247,000
Sale Price: $2,247,000
Estimated Tax: $45,600

 

282 Evandale Road, Edgemont: Graciously renovated throughout! Old charm with all the state of the art amenities of a new home located in desirable Edgemont. Quiet setting on .50 acres. Featuring a fabulous new master suite, family room with fireplace and a new eat in kitchen with top of the line appliances.

List Price : $2,395,000
Sale Price: $2,147,500
Estimated Tax: $32,931

 

 

54 Tisdale: Gracious and welcoming Colonial set upon the Crane Berkeley Pond. This Collet built home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 new baths, and remodeled eat-in-kitchen, plus an all glass enclosed family room, 2 fireplaces, 2-car garage.

List Price: $2,250,000
Sale Price: $1,905,000
Estimated Tax: $38,917

14 Windmill: Young colonial in estate section of Greenacres. Home has fabulous flow, welcoming double height entry, living room with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen with breakfast area and sunlit great room leading to large deck and private backyard. Bedroom or office on first floor with bath and private entrance. Large master suite with bath plus three bedrooms and bath on second floor. Wood floors throughout, alarm system, abundant storage, large basement. House has great curb appeal.

List Price: $2,100,000
Sale Price: $1,900,000
Estimated Tax: $41,308

 

 

 

 

 

33 Haverford Road: Nothing overlooked in this bright, exciting and thoroughly renovated Ackerman jewel. The best materials, the finest details and exceptional flow set this house apart. Special features include: extraordinary master suite, sunken family and music rooms, perfect kitchen with breakfast room. Marvin triple thermal pane windows, CAT5 wiring, 17,500 watt back-up generator, new clapboard, new architectural grade 30-year roof, beautiful flat yard with specimen plantings.

List Price: $1,895,000
Sale Price: $1,817,500
Estimated Tax: $33,969

 


9 Kempster Road, Edgemont: Meticulously maintained, extensively renovated & landscaped; New windows throughout; 3 zone CAC/Heat; Radiant floor heat/kit/mud rm/2nd fl guest bath; cherry kitchen and butlers pantry cabinets, granite counters, limestone floors; New wood floors on 1st level; new irrigation system; Recessed lighting, skylights, Jacuzzi; pocket doors on new 4th bedroom.

List Price: $1,525,000
Sale Price: $1,615,000
Estimated Tax: $40,330

117 Edgemont Road: Beautifully maintained 1912 Dutch Colonial on .36 acres in Old Edgemont. Architectural highlights, easy flow, great for entertaining. New family room with powder and radiant heat. New master bedroom with cathedral ceiling. Four well proportioned bedrooms with office. Plenty of closet space. Front porch with views and private landscaped rear yard with patio, fireplace, and natural features.
List Price: $1,350,000
Sale Price: $1,345,000
Estimated Tax $24,389

57 Fayette Road57 Fayette Road: Beautiful Colonial complete with brand new addition, and total renovation. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counters, cherry cabinets and family room. Living room, formal dining room, full bath and den or bedroom on first floor. Four bedrooms and three full baths on second floor. Basement with 300 additional sq. ft.

List Price: $1,350,000
Sale Price: $1,235,000
Estimated Tax: $18,448

25 Gordon Place, Edgemont: Charming, yet open and spacious colonial renovated in 2001. Top of the line kitchen and great room with doors to deck. Intimate dining room with fireplace. Sun-filled living room with fireplace. Large master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, huge walk-in-closet and bath. Pick your outdoor space: rocking chair front porch, rear deck punctuated with columns or large, level yard.

List Price: $1,249,000
Sale Price:$1,195,000
Estimated Tax: $31,688

1 Pinecrest: Stone and stucco Walter Collet Tudor on a picturesque level .29 acre with a pool. There are five bedrooms and four baths on the second floor. Striking features include an oak fireplace, graceful archways, random-width planked oak floors and dark natural woodwork. The spacious master bedroom has a magnificent curved ceiling. Fine architectural detailing. The recreation room has been recently painted and carpeted. Lovely landscaping everywhere. Located in Sherbrooke Park.

List Price: $1,250,000
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Estimated Tax: $34,040

71 Carmen Road: Lovely, bright, open Colonial completely redone in 1996 with lovely yard and patio. Living room, dining room, modern kitchen with breakfast area, family room with built-ins, walk in pantry and powder room. Second floor: three bedrooms with hall bath, Master bedroom with large walk-in closet, utlimate bath: whirlpool and separate shower. Lower level: Play area, storage, laundry, two-car garage.

List Price: $1,195,000
Sale Price: $1,175,000
Estimated Tax: $24,879

9 Eton Road: Character and convenience abound in this charming center hall 5 bedroom Colonial. Located in the estate section of Greenacres. Traditional floor plan and generous room sizes throughout. Features central A/C ,oak floors, updated master bathroom, attached two car garage, inviting den with door out to large patio with deck and views of private backyard.

List Price: $1,150,000
Sale Price: $1,100,000
Estimated Taxes: $27,675

 

 

154 Fox Meadow Road: A Cape Cod gem in heart of Fox Meadow on 1/3 acre of beautifully landscaped property with large, private rear yard and charming mahogany formal deck area with year-round gas BBQ. No- steps laundry area hidden in newly renovated eat-in kitchen. Great for entertaining inside or out. Across the street from Butler Woods.

List Price: $1,099,000
Sale Price: $1,099,000
Estimated Tax: $23,879

135 Brewster Road: Classic Greenacres Center Hall Colonial with fine architectural details on a level, well located .25 acre close to schools and transportation. An inviting center hall welcomes you to the living room with fireplace, formal dining room and the eat-in kitchen. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two baths on the second floor and two more bedrooms and a bath on the third. A screened porch is lovely for out door gatherings. Hardwood floors.

List Price: $895,000
Sale Price: $978,395
Estimated Tax: $21,547

64 Taunton: Sought-after location in desirable Crane Berkley. Move-in condition, completely updated. New eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Newly painted. New oil tank.

List Price: $899,000
Sale Price: $942,500
Estimated Tax: $19,691

501 Fort Hill Road: 1939 Edgemont beauty constructed of tapestry brick and stucco. Classic center hall layout, generously proportioned rooms with a living room with fireplace and French doors to sunroom, dining room, new eat-in kitchen, new powder room and a new deck with spa. Three large bedrooms, 2 new baths (1 in the Master). Basement has family room with playroom with bar. 2-car garage, new heating and air conditioning systems, new thermopane windows and pretty yard with fenced play area.

List Price: $899,000
Sale Price $899,000
Estimated Tax: $26,616

100 Sprain Valley Road, Edgemont: Over one full acre of beautiful grounds surround home needing complete renovation. Do it over your way, large home with many possibilities.

List Price: $712,900
Sale Price: $751,000
Estimated Taxes: $35,600

143 White Road: Don't miss this charming, sunny Colonial in Edgewood.
Great family neighborhood; conveniently located.

List Price: $649,990
Sale Price: $636,000
Estimated Taxes: $11,615

150 Webster Road: Well maintained and charming Colonial featuring living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen with new appliances and powder room all on the first floor. The second floor includes master bedroom plus 2 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Open lower level with laundry, storage, utilities. Hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning and new furnace (2005).

List Price: $649,500
Sale Price: $635,000
Estimated Taxes: $13,346

 

 

 

89 Brambach Road: Well-maintained, three bedroom Dutch Colonial. Lovely, sunny south facing enclosed front porch with alcove, warm pine paneling on first floor. Beautiful yellow pine wood floors thoughout. Eat-in kitchen, lots of closets, dry basement. Beautiful property and landscaping. Five year-old roof, windows and furnace. Very low taxes.

List Price: $589,000
Sale Price: $570,000
Estimated Tax: $10,185

There were actually too many home sales to list, but here are a sampling of some that closed this past week in Scarsdale and Edgemont: 360 Clayton Road: Magnificent new Colonial built in 2007 by builder/owner with indoor basketball court. Situated on over one acre of level, landscaped grounds with in-ground saltwater pool and patio in Edgemont. Custom millwork, moldings, 10' ceilings, gourmet center island kitchen with octagon dining area, and large rooms. Host parties on country club like grounds.
List Price: $3,475,000
Sale Price: $3,316,000
Real Estate Taxes: $54,757

423 Fort Hill Road: 1988 Colonial with skylights, soaring ceilings, all new energy efficient Marvin Windows, freshly painted inside and out, and hardwood floors throughout. Wood deck off kitchen overlooks level, landscaped property on nearly 1 full acre. Circular driveway. Edgemont Schools.
List Price: $1,639,000
Sale Price: $1,558,400
Real Estate Taxes: $42,841

74 Huntington Avenue: Classic center hall colonial with rear French doors to private deck and garden, spacious living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, powder room. On second level: master bedroom with full bath, three additional bedrooms and hall bath. Two bedrooms with hall bath on third level.
List Price: $1,299,000
Sale Price: $1,237,500
Real Estate Taxes: $21,727

52 Carthage Road: Fabulous Heathcote home built in 2003. The formal entertaining space along with comfortable living space flow effortlessly. Great features include a gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops and island, large family room with stone fireplace, wet bar with wine refrigerator, master suite with luxury bath and office/bedroom with built-in cabinets.
List Price: $1,749,000
Sale Price: $1,620,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,879

42 Corell Road: Beautifully appointed and landscaped center hall colonial in Secor Farms. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath house with a level, fenced-in yard, has updated bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, custom built-ins, and hardwood floors. Added benefits include finished basement with playroom, fireplace, alarm, lawn sprinkler system, and white picket fence.
List Price: $1,150,000
Sale Price: $1,100,000
Estimated Tax $16,200

21 Penny Lane: Situated on park-like 1/2 acre, desired neighborhood. Gourmet eat in kitchen, 3 new baths, large dining room with French doors to deck, crown moldings throughout, steam shower, spacious and light filled home, amenities galore in Edgemont School District
List Price: $1,395,000
Sale Price: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,375

3 Gorham Court: Commercial designer's own home is in mint condition. Lovely 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath Tudor has been completely modernized while maintaining original architectural details. Elegant, comfortable master suite with wood burning fireplace. Situated on .36 landscaped acres, there is a new $50k slate roof. Energy efficient utilities
List Price: $1,549,000
Sale Price: $1,500,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,772

46 Griffen Road: Charming stone house on a flat piece of land in Scarsdale. Surrounded by beautiful homes in a convenient location to all.
List Price: $875,000
Sale Price: $875,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,575

Another strong week in real estate sales in Scarsdale and Edgemont: 60 Church Lane: Magnificent 6-bedroom Tudor renovated in 2003. Elegant moldings and trim throughout. Fantastic eat-in kitchen with Sub-Zero freezer and refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking oven and marble island. Living Room with stone fireplace, formal dining room with paneling, family room with built-ins and door to patio, pantry with bar sink, Maids room with bath, mud room. Master bedroom with office and bath. 2-car attached garage. Lovely backyard.
List Price: $2,550,000
Sale Price: $2,260,000
Real Estate Taxes: $49,848

2 Oneida Road: Custom residence set on 3/4 acre overlooking the lake. Custom wood double doors open onto a 25' grand foyer with vaulted ceiling. New powder room. Family room with fireplace, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite, and top of the line appliances, and wine closet. Stunning first floor master suite, 3 spacious bedrooms with baths, 2nd level with two bedrooms and bath.. Finished basement (4,031square feet) with family room, full gym, laundry, bedroom and bath. Spectacular new stone patio overlooks landscaped property and lake.
List Price $2,500,000
Sale Price: $2,400,000
Taxes: $42,068

28 Paddington Road: This quality built, solid brick and stone mid-century, ranch is set on .45 acre of private property in sought after Fox Meadow. The spacious, sun-drenched foyer opens to a living room with fireplace, family room and formal dining room - all rooms sized for entertaining. Kitchen features granite counters, Thermador double wall ovens, five burner Dacor cooktop and large eating area. All new Pella windows and hardwood floors in many rooms.
List Price: $1,585,000
Sale Price: $1,475,000
Real Estate Taxes: $35,484

10 Hillburn: Charming Tudor in Old Edgemont, many beautiful architectural details, stepdown living room with fireplace, lovely hardwood floors, updated large eat in kitchen. Close to town, train and schools.
List Price: 798,000
Sale Price: $790,000
Real Estate Taxes: $27,147

 

240 Nelson: Steps away from Edgewood Elementary School. Hardwood floors, three zone heating, thermal fireplace, updated kitchen, family room and master bedroom suite, fenced in flat backyard with swingset, invisible electric fence for dogs.
List Price: $850,000
Sale Price: $850,000
Real Estate Tax: $14,149

 

 

 



26 Black Birch Lane: well maintained home with grand living room, sunny eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths plus family room, guest room or home office. Private rear deck.
List Price: $869,500
Sale Price: $863,000
Real Estate Tax: Estimated: $19,625

Sales volume continued to be up - however it appears that the more reasonably priced homes are moving, while those priced above $1.5mm are sitting.  Take a look at the closings from this week: 16 Claremont Road:  Sunny Tudor on large .63 acre property, Big yard, with room for pool or 2 possible building lots. Beautiful details, three fireplaces, entry foyer, living room, large formal dining room, sunroom with den, eat-in-kitchen with breakfast room, maids room.  Master bedroom with fireplace and built-ins, plus four additional bedrooms.  Staircase to full storage attic.

List Price                                     $1,395,000
Sale Price:                                   $1,461,000
Real Estate Taxes:                           $25,120

298 Old Army Road:  Sparkling young Colonial, close to town, train and schools. A light filled home with large rooms throughout, perfect flow for living and entertaining.

List Price:                                     $1,149,000
Sale Price:                                    $1,120,000
Real Estate Taxes                             $29,093

20 Paradise Drive: Renovated bright colonial house, Living room, new kitchen, new bath, open space kitchen and family room, hardwood floor, dining room with fireplace and finished basement. Level, fenced, 1/3 acre yard.

List price                                     $945,000
Sale price                                     $890,000
Real Estate taxes                           $27,200

220 Boulevard: Meticulously maintained Colonial with high ceilings, hardwood floors, loads of charm and large rooms. New central air, new roof, new furnace and new hot water heater. Manicured mature landscaping in private backyard with new stoop and driveway.

List Price:                                     $795,000
Sale Price:                                    $752,000
Real Estate taxes                           $13,215

 

 

 

 

97 Highland: Mid-Century Chic:  Sun drenched three-bedroom two-bath house on half an acre of beautiful, flat property. Open feeling with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace in living room. Ideal location.

List Price:                                     $739,000
Sale Price                                     $799,500
Real Estate Taxes:                         $24,300

 

 

 

175 Evandale Road:  Handyman special. Cute house offers great opportunity to live in the Edgemont School district. Nice size lot with expansion possibilities. 

List Price:                                      $599,000
Sale Price:                                     $565,000
Real Estate Taxes:                          $14,200