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The Westchester NY real estate market has been in turmoil over the past 18 months since the stock market crash of 2008. Many parts of the county are still in decline, but some areas are perking up with lower inventories and lower prices. A few areas in the county are starting to see minor price increases. Real estate in Scarsdale NY is one such area. In general, this should be no surprise since there has always been a demand for Scarsdale NY homes. Such homes also include Scarsdale coops which are also quite desirable.
Scarsdale NY Single Family Homes – Scarsdale Schools
The average price for Scarsdale homes for sale – saw an average price increase of about 14% to $1,437,000. Although prices had not truly increased in such a dramatic way. It points to health in the market because is shows that higher end homes are actually closing. The banking crisis kept the larger homes out of the market place in Q1 of 2009. So this increase reflects a broadening of the viable market and not a true price increase. The price range of solds was far broader in 2010 than in Q1 of 2009. Prices ranged from $558,000 to $3,625,000.
Looking at sold listings, the inventory on the market is considerable over 15 months. However, if you look at contracts and pendings – the picture is brighter with a little more than five months of inventory. But that assumes that everything under contract will sell. The truth lies somewhere in between. This is still a buyer’s market – but it is definitely not a fire sale.
Edgemont Single Family Homes – Edgemont Schools – Scarsdale P.O.:
Average housing prices increased in Edgemont as did sales volume which was up 200%. The average sales price at the end of the first quarter was $1,608,000 – up from $840,000 at the end of Q1 in 2009. Interestingly, the price of lower end homes was static, but the price increase reflects the fact that higher end homes are now selling again. For example the highest priced home that sold in Q1 of 2009 was $1.1 million. But in Q1 in 2010 the highest priced closing was $4.2 million. So prices haven’t risen dramatically – but the price range closed sales has increased dramatically. There is still considerable inventory on the market – so this is still very much a buyer’s market. With respect to closed sales in Q1 there is a 15 month inventory. But there are many contracts and pendings in the pipeline. If you use that as your benchmark – the inventory is a little over six months.
Scarsdale NY Cooperatives:
Cooperatives in Scarsdale – including Garth Road with a Scarsdale P.O. – showed moderate gains in prices – up 3.8% over Q1 in 2009. The average sales price in Q1 of 201 was $246,000. Sales volume was static from the previous year and inventory vs. closings indicates that there is a 9.7 month supply of active listings if you look at closed sales from Q1 2010. Looking at contracts and pendings that goes down to 6.5 months.
An Important Note About the Criteria for the Statistics:
I handle each type of housing in Scarsdale differently. I also include a special section for single family homes in “Edgemont” which is really in the town of Greenburgh with a Scarsdale post-office and zip code.
For condominiums and cooperatives, I use the Scarsdale post office and zip code as my criteria. Many of these complexes are actually located in Greenburgh and Eastchester.
This reflects the way most buyer’s shop for housing. Coop and condo buyers work by address whereas those looking for single-family homes are often shopping municipality and school districts.
Further Reading:
Scarsdale NY Housing Market Statistics – Fourth Quarter 2009:
Scarsdale NY – Housing and Market Statistics for Third Quarter 2009:
Housing and Market Statistics for Scarsdale NY – Second Quarter 2009:
Scarsdale Coops – Pet-Friendly Scarsdale Country Estates
Scarsdale Manor Cooperative – Garth Road -Scarsdale NY
The Chauteaux Cooperative – Scarsdale NY
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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 Chateaux 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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Scarsdale Cooperatives:
Scarsdale coops are very popular for commuters and long-time residents alike. When people think of coops in Scarsdale, they are often thinking of the famous Garth Road. Unfortunately, there are no longer any dog-friendly cooperative complexes on Garth. However, nearby on Central Ave, there is such a complex.
Scarsdale Country Estates:
Scarsdale Country Estates is located on Campus Place and Sentry Pl. off of Central Ave. Although they have a Scarsdale, P.O. address, it is important to clarify that they are actually located in the town of Greenburgh in the famous Edgemont school district. These are lovely old world garden style units with fine moldings, hard wood floors and fireplaces.
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Zachys Wine & Liquor is a famous Scarsdale Landmark:
Located on 16 E. Parkway in the heart of Scarsdale Village Zachys Wine & Liquor is a landmark unto itself. They are in their 65th year and anyone who knows anything about wine, knows Zachys. Wine affectionados come from all over to shop there. They host exclusive and wine tastings. For example, the most recent was on Saturday with a big Italian wine tasting.
In truth, I was more than a little intimidated. I was certain that someone who knows something (but not a lot) about wine would be in well over their head walking into such such a famous place. Not so at all. They were actually very patient and helpful. As I was wondering through the maze of bottles I had started to feel a bit lost and a staff member rescued me and helped to find exactly what I was looking for. They weren’t the least taken aback that as a hard-working real estate professional – I wasn’t in the market for a $200 bottle of wine. In the end, they found a nice Zinfandel that suited my taste and my budget.
If you want to explore further, the best option is to take the time to go there. They also have an excellent web site which I found informative and fun – http://www.zachys.com/
© 2010 Ruthmarie G. Hicks, http://thewestchesterview.com. All rights reserved.
The Scarsdale market began its correction towards the end of 2007. Scarsdale homes went down substantially in value through 2008. In spite of the financial meltdown at the end of 2008, the Scarsdale market has actually been firming up over the past year. Although this has not been smooth ride, there are signs that the market is stabilizing – or at least depreciating at a slower rate. In many ways the Q4 data reflects the Q2 data where year over year home values had started to nudge up. In Q3 many of these gains were erased, but they were back in the 4th quarter.
There are several issues that could derail this trend. Subsidies for mortgages will be ending putting pressure on interest rates. Further, Scarsdale is not immune to the shadow inventory of foreclosures that have yet to hit the market. the high-end will probably not be spared a share of short sales and foreclosures.
Scarsdale NY Cooperatives:
Cooperative sales prices remained stable from the previous year with the average sales price of $251,000 for both years. Sales volume was impressive when compared to the doldrums of the post-crash 2008 – up 72% over the previous year. The swollen inventories have decreased and there is only a 4.9 month inventory currently on the market. This is consistent with stable prices.
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Scarsdale NY housing has been in the cross hairs of the housing recession for a while now. Initially, it was resistant to the correction taking place in other parts of the country. Eventually the forces that had hit other parts of the country so dramatically, came home to roost even in the most resilient areas of Westchester. Real estate values in Scarsdale NY came under prssure as inventories swelled. The drop was severe. However, some of the numbers show signs of a bottom being at hand.
Cooperatives:
The number of co-ops sold are down 15% over the previous year. This is a trend that has been seen in other parts of the county and reflects the difficulties in obtaining financing. Currently there is a nearly 8 month inventory on the market. However, prices remain slightly higher than the previous year, (5.4%) indicating a market that is stabilizing. There are some mixed signals here. the inventory is still high however, the pricing is surprisingly robust.
Single Family Homes – Scarsdale:
After a “pop” during the 2nd quarter prices have once again fallen and are down 27% over the 3rd quarter of 2008. Swollen inventories are going down. Right now inventories are approaching th 6 month mark.
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Over the past few months I’ve been observing a strange sight: fiberglass roosters nesting all over Scarsdale Village. “Rooster Row” as it is called is a fundraising event for the benefit of the Scarsdale Historical Society. It recalls a similar fund raising event in Larchmont involving ducks in 2006. Although the roosters were supposed to be auctioned off earlier in the year…many of the roosters still remain. I don’t know exactly what happened at the auction, but I’m pleased to still see the some of the roosters out and about. They certainly are a colorful addition to Scarsdale Village. They also serve to showcase local talent and promote local business – all of which is a good thing during these challenging economic times. I took these photos a few months ago but got caught up with other things. So I’m posting them now – better late than never.
© 2009 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks, http://thewestchesterview.com. All rights reserved.
The housing market in Scarsdale is all over the place. Single family homes took a very heavy hit last year. Since they took their hit early, they now appear to be in recovery mode. The same can not be said for neighboring Edgemont which is now taking a drubbing and the cooperative market has also seen some difficulties.
Cooperatives:
Coops took a big hit this time around. It is somewhat surprising to see since this entry level type of housing has remained very sturdy and resistant to correction due to high demand. But it is not immune. Sales prices for the Scarsdale P.O. are down over 23%. Less so in desirable areas near the train – such as Garth Rd. But all have taken a hit since the market crash of ’08. Sales volume for Q2 2009 is down over 45% with only 18 units sold in Q2. There is currently about 15.5 months of inventory on the market – making this a buyers market by every criteria that we have.
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Going into NYC for July 4th is great – but it can be a hassle. Fact is you don’t need to go to Manhattan to see terrific displays. Here is a short list of lower Westchester events and fireworks displays. This will help get you started….
You can start celebrating as early as tonight:
Events for Wednesday July 1, 2009
Playland’s Weekly Fireworks Display:
Starts at 9:15. Offered by the Westchester County Parks Dept. Admission for parking is $4.00
Location & Info:
Playland Park
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 813-7010
White Plains Fireworks Display:
An evening out at the White Plains High School. Includes fun for all With inflatable rides and food along with a children’s stage. Free to the public. 6-10 PM. (Rain date July 2)
Location & Info:
White Plains High School
550 North St.
914-422-1200
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