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Late last week, I logged onto the MLS and received quite a surprise. No less than 10 new listings at Trump Tower and an additional 3 new listings at the Ritz Carlton. Some were at very competitive prices.
So what gives?
Did 10 families living at Trump suddenly say “I’m outta here?” No. All save one of these listings trace back to Mr. Cappelli’s headquarters in Valhalla. The last units that have not been sold are on the market now. Most of these units were on the market at various times over the past four years. This time, the asking price has been reduced significantly. They range from $565k – $1.449 million.
The Downtown White Plains Condo Market:
Added to the 10 listings already on the market at Trump (most of them resales) this doubles the number of listings currently on the market. Since only five units have sold so far this year – with two currently under contract, these new listings create an inventory overhang of about 26 months at Trump. Taking the downtown collectively, including Trump Tower the Lofts and the listings at the Ritz Carlton – the high end downtown condo market in general has about 19 months of inventory overhang.
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Like the rest of Larchmont, homes zoned for the Chatsworth Ave Elementary School feature the best of what a Westchester bedroom community has to offer. Homes in this particular school zone cover two distinct neighborhoods.
Homes in the Village of Larchmont:
Homes in the village of Larchmont feature tree-lined streets and pre-war homes packed with Old-World charm and character. They range in style from rambling Victorians with wrap-around porches, graceful colonials and impressive Tudors. Typically, the homes in the village sit on smaller lots, though there is still a feeling of space and privacy. These are mature neighborhoods with old-growth which adds to a sense of privacy.
Convenience is a very big amenity of this part of Larchmont. It is easy to leave the car behind and walk to shops and fine dining. Many leave the car and walk to the train and end up doing their shopping on their way home. Most locations in the village are eaily accessible by foot to Metro-North. Walk Scores range from very walkable to walker’s paradise – which is very unusual for single-family home neighborhoods.
Real estate in Scarsdale NY has a remarkably sparse number of cooperatives located within the Scarsdale municipality. The famous Garth Road cooperatives – though conveniently located with resepect to Metro-North and village shopping, are not truly in the Village of Scarsdale. If you are looking a cooperative that is located in the Village of Scarsdale with easy access to the train station as well as shops and Scarsdale restaurants, then the Chateaux of Scarsdale is one complex that fits the bill. The location couldn’t be better for the commuter - you can even grab a quick morning drink at Starbucks on your way to the train platform.
The Chauteaux in Scarsdale NY:
The Chauteaux is an elegant pre-war garden complex located just off of East Parkway on Chauteaux Circle. Mature growth gives and the unique garden-style buildings a tremendous amount of grace. The setting is peaceful in spite of being in the middle of the village. And you can’t ask for a better location. You can easily leave the car for day to day errands. Shops are just around the corner, dining out is just steps away.
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When people think of real estate in Scarsdale NY they tend to think of single- family homes and high-end cooperatives with Old-World charm. Scarsdale Manor is one of the larger cooperative complexes on the famous Garth Road. The area reflects the mature elegance of Scarsdale Village and features many pre-war complexes that were converted into cooperatives in the 1980s. It is a mature community with very little space for new development.
Scarsdale Manor Complex:
Scarsdale Manor like many of the buildings surrounding it, is a pre-war complex which is reflected in the grace of the structure and the grace that the units inside convey. A 1 BR unit can range in size from 725 – 950 sf while 2 BR units range from 900-1250 sf. Many of the 1 BR units are sold as Jr.4’s . To me this is a misnomer. The extra room is really dedicated dining area – or dining room – and not truly a dedicated area like a home office as the term implies. Many of these units have been renovated from top to bottom allowing buyers to enjoy the best of the old as well as the new. And speaking of modern amenities, the complex is wired for FIOS, Cablevision and Direct TV.
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This area is not part of the Larchmont village proper – but is rather part of the unincorporated portion of the town of Mamaroneck. This small grouping of Larchmont condos and cooperatives are just a stone’s throw from both the train and the village.
Location, Location, Location:
Although the neighborhood is right next to the village as well as the train station, the area is tree-lined and not very urban in nature. The area is sandwiched between a single family residential neighborhood and the village. The area is highly walkable such that you can definitely leave the car and walk to fine dining, shopping and general errands. For the most part, buildings in this small section have a walk score of over 90 out of 100 making this section of Larchmont a Walker’s Paradise.
For walkers and bikers the beautifully landscaped Manor Park provides a wonderful escape from the day-to-day hubbub of life. One can easily stroll through the village and the single family neighborhoods as well. Many of the buildings exude old-world charm as many are from the pre-war era. Cooperatives dominate the landscape although there are a few condominium complexes as well. For more information about Larchmont including a video of the area go to Living in the village of Larchmont.
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This is a lovely area of Larchmont. Larchmont NY homes typically evokes tree-lined streets and mature neighborhoods. This area does not disappoint on any of these. The area is strictly residential – yet for the most part it is walkable neighborhood – many of the homes being a mile or less from the train station and parts of the village. Some areas are somewhat further from town – so walkability depends upon you precise location. However, many in the area opt to leave the car and walk. The streets are tree -lined and the neighborhoods are established with mature trees. Homes for sale in much of Larchmont generally tend to have a distinctively Old -World charm about them Pre-war homes. Tudors seem to dominate the area although Colonials are very much in evidence as well. But don’t let the age of these homes fool you. Most of them have aged gracefully and boast many upgrades that can give you the best of both worlds: old world charm – with modern amenities. The lot sizes run the gamut from roughly 0.12 acres to over an acre in larger homes. In general, the homes close in to the village sit on smaller lots.
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